In Iowa, the search for a cause has been less clear. Last year, a state report cited alcohol consumption as a key factor.

A 20-mile (32-kilometer) stretch of the road, Iowa Highway 175, connects the towns that send students to DeJean’s old high school: Battle Creek, Ida Grove, Odebolt and blink-and-you-miss-it ...

Researchers from Iowa State University say that the over application of fertilizer can be harmful, but under-applying can be ...

Rural America voted in landslide numbers for President Trump and elected Republican majorities to Congress. My home county – Sioux County, Iowa – delivered President Trump his largest margin of ...

The Agribusiness Association of Iowa gained a new leader on Sept. 1, when Julie Kenney stepped into the role of CEO. She has ...

Across much of the Midwest, the atmosphere is becoming warmer and retaining more water, leading to heavier downpours. A ...

Discover the most charming small-town restaurants across every U.S. state—beloved hidden gems where cozy vibes meet ...

Iowa Speedway is surrounded by corn, of course. ... ∎ Maytag employed about 1,800 in the small town when it was bought by Whirlpool, which shut down the last manufacturing plant in 2007.

Taste your way through all states with bold, quirky hot sauces that capture local flavors, fiery spirit, and unforgettable ...

Tourism is big business in South Dakota. Last year, nearly 15 million visitors spent over $5 billion across the state. Gary and Lori Cocking enjoyed a stop at ...

We didn’t have a pot to piss in”, Hailey Whitters' "Corn Queen" reminds us that being country isn’t about crowns, it’s about ...

Industries connected to agriculture in southern Iowa were showcased by the Iowa Corn Growers Association this week. Southwest Iowa farmer and Iowa Corn District 7 president Curt Behrens says ...