1+ hour, 40+ min ago  (76+ words) Melania Trump denounces claims tying her to Epstein as false and urges Congress to hold hearings for victims. ANAMOSA, Iowa " All in-person visits at the Anamosa State Penitentiary have been suspended, according to the Iowa Department of Corrections. State officials…...

3+ hour, 21+ min ago  (117+ words) There will be near-daily chances for rain over the next week, which will include heavy rain and strong thunderstorms at times in eastern Iowa. Grounds are saturated and rivers and creeks are already running high. Additional heavy rain could lead…...

4+ hour, 13+ min ago  (1037+ words) HARRISBURG, Pa. (WHP) " Nearly nine years ago, a ringing in Gary Arnold's ear changed his life forever. The Oxford, Pennsylvania, man said that's when he was first contacted by "alien" beings, which have since given him winning lottery numbers and…...

35+ min ago  (136+ words) IOWA CITY, Iowa " The City of Iowa City has released its latest water quality report, known as the Consumer Confidence Report, showing the city's drinking water meets all federal and state standards. The 2025 report is now available online at the…...

1+ hour, 1+ min ago  (182+ words) GRUNDY CENTER, Iowa " Thursday marks five years since the death of Iowa State Patrol Sgt. Jim Smith. The 27-year veteran of the force was killed in standoff in Grundy Center on April 9, 2021. The standoff started as a traffic stop when…...

5+ hour, 30+ min ago  (773+ words) by HANNAH FINGERHUT, Associated Press Slotkin, a potential Democratic 2028 presidential contender, peppered five Iowa voters with questions about divisiveness in U. S. politics and issues affecting their communities. She also wanted to know what the voters would look for if they could…...

5+ hour, 40+ min ago  (280+ words) IOWA CITY, Iowa " For nearly a century, the University of Iowa has been shaping some of the most influential voices in literature through its world-renowned Iowa Writers" Workshop. Founded during the Great Depression, the program helped pioneer the Master of…...

4+ hour, 57+ min ago  (194+ words) KGAN Everyone escapes safely as Cedar Rapids crews extinguish porch fire by Iowa's News Now Staff CEDAR RAPIDS, Iowa " A fire forced people out of their home Wednesday night in southwest Cedar Rapids. Crews were called around 8: 50 p. m. to the 1300 block…...

15+ hour, 37+ min ago  (177+ words) CEDAR RAPIDS, Iowa " Matthew 25 founder Clint Twedt-Ball is opening his first field office in Cedar Rapids as he campaigns for Iowa's 2nd Congressional District seat. The office is located at the historic Averill House on Fourth Avenue Southeast. Twedt-Ball is one…...

1+ day, 1+ hour ago  (165+ words) by Iowa's News Now staff CEDAR FALLS, Iowa " Waterloo police are asking for the public's help as they continue investigating the April 4, 2026, homicide of Stephanie Turner. Detectives are asking residents and businesses specifically in the North Cedar neighborhoods of Cedar…...