Beautiful images of the downtown Des Moines skyline

Iowa metro unemployment rates improving

The Des Moines metro added about 2,900 jobs from June to July. But the figure is about 25,000 shy of where the area stood this time last year.

Oktoberfest takes an out-of-the-box approach in 2020

Iowa City's Northside Oktoberfest is still happening this year, just not in person. Organizers plan to celebrate the event's 50th anniversary in 2021.

Catching up with the longest-serving State Fair Queen

Hannah Koellner prayed for people to see her. By last summer’s end she was crowned Iowa State Fair Queen, but winning the title wasn't the end of her self-discovery.

Reopened: Where to see a movie in a theatre in Iowa this week

Marcus Theaters is among the first chains to reopen its theaters as Hollywood releases "Unhinged," "New Mutants" in search of a comeback.

What’s a butter sculptor with no fair?

Get butter at sculpting with Sarah Pratt, the Iowa State Fair's lead butter artist who will host a virtual workshop this week.

Tony-nominated Nancy Opel joins cast of ‘The Suffragist’

Crew with the new Iowa musical "The Sufferagist" announced Tuesday that Tony-nominated actress Nancy Opel will star in the production when it premieres next summer.

Iowa State Fair awards fine arts blue ribbons

"I feel awesome": The Iowa State Fair may be canceled, but one contest still awarded Blue Ribbons.

Photos: Target opens store in Iowa City

A disabled Iowan overcomes bullying, returns to State Fair show ring

When a bully told Stella she was taking away “normal” kids' opportunities by showing her goat, she had to muster the strength to get back in the ring.

State Fair makes safety changes for livestock shows

The fair has taken safety precautions including spreading events over three weekends and limiting the number of guests for each exhibitor.

Photos: Coralville screens drive-in movie

Coralville’s once and future drive-in, library

The Coralville Public Library's current address used to be the home of a drive-in movie theater. For a few weeks this summer, the library is resurrecting that format.

How Iowa museums are handling COVID-19

How Iowa museums are handling the global pandemic and how Figge is celebrating 15 years in the middle of it.

State Fair announces virtual schedule of events

This year's Iowa State Fair is going to be different, but the pandemic won't stop all the Iowa State Fair fun.

Barksdale’s Iowa State Fair Cookies gets a new home

In 1993, Joe Barksdale started selling hot cookies at the Iowa State Fair. Nearly three decades later, his dream of a permanent kitchen and store has been realized.

The Great Iowa Fall Ride is canceled

The Great Iowa Fall Ride was supposed to wind cyclists through Central Iowa, giving them views of the Hawkeye State’s fall colors.

The Pork Tornadoes on ‘Beard Pop’ and RAGBRAI

The "Band of Iowa" shook off the cobwebs after almost a five-month hiatus performing the "Revive The Live" Drive-In Concert Series in honor of RAGBRAI.

Pie-ynasty: Team Register wins Rhubarb Rumble V

When the crumbs settled, Team Register claimed not only glutenous glory, but ensured the Golden Roller will stay in Iowa for another year.

RAGBRAI photos: Weddings, engagements and love on the ride

Photos: You are really beautiful, Iowa City

Photos: RAGBRAI’s new director meets with Iowans

RAGBRAI director still pedaling despite cancellation

Although RAGBRAI isn’t rambling from river to river this year, director Dieter Drake is getting miles in on rides with local bike clubs.

Video: New RAGBRAI Director Dieter Drake

Hear from RAGBRAI Director Dieter Drake after meeting with a group of bicycle clubs in Iowa, July 21, 2020.

Photos: Dogs on RAGBRAI

Photos: Stunning Iowa sunrises on RAGBRAI

Photos: The Mill in Iowa City through the years

Amana Colonies’ summer plans tweaked, but still on

Though some cancellations have occurred, the Amana Colonies are planning to hold most of their regular events this summer in one form or another.

Photos: Drive-in 4th Fest fireworks in Coralville

The supremacy of Iowa’s scotcheroo

Scotcheroos take the basic concept of the Rice Krispies Treat and candify it by adding peanut butter to the bar and a melted chocolate-and-butterscotch topping.

Ako Abdul-Samad’s story is one of pain, forgiveness

“Pops,” his son said, “I’m not going to live to see my next birthday.”

Photos: The pizza pies of Iowa City

Pride Month: Iowa City lights up bridge

Photos: Renovated Bohemian Hotel to open Friday

Photos: Iowa City’s Block Party over the years

The Englert Theatre’s marquee has been removed

As part of an initiative to refurbish and preserve The Englert, the theatre's famed marquee has been removed for repairs. It is expect to return Nov.

Riverside Theatre will moved off of Gilbert St.

Riverside Theatre will be moving out of its Gilbert Street home of 30 years at the end of the month.

Photos: Englert Theatre in Iowa City through the years

Englert Theatre’s renovations underway, iconic marquee comes down Tuesday

The Englert Theatre's famous marquee is coming down for the summer as the building undergoes repairs funded by the Strengthen, Grow, Evolve campaign.

Taste of New York, Health House Foods team up in Johnston location

Health House Foods and Taste of New York have combined into one Johnston location with a shared menu.