The Latest Breaking News from Iowa

Iowa boy born at 21 weeks is now the world’s most premature baby

Nash Keen was born in Iowa City, Iowa, on July 5, 2024 — 133 days earlier than the expected due date and weighing only 10 ounces

The Independent UK · Jul 24, 2025

Republicans ready assault on California animal welfare law - Roll Call

California's Proposition 12 and federal efforts to counter it have sparked strong emotions on both sides of the issue.

Roll Call · Jul 23, 2025

One on One With Kirk Ferentz: Iowa Coach Talks Retirement, Bill Belichick, College Football Changes

The Hawkeyes icon is entering his 27th season as the longest active FBS head coach at one institution as the sport shifts dramatically with revenue sharing.

Sports Illustrated · Jul 22, 2025

Alabama Star Sets Record Straight on Caitlin Clark As Best Athlete From Iowa

Kadyn Proctor made his thoughts on former Hawkeyes guard very clear.

Sports Illustrated · Jul 16, 2025

Why it isn’t “unrealistic” for Alex Palou to reach IndyCar win record in 2025

Alex Palou’s remarkable 2025 season — featuring a win in the Indianapolis 500 and an almost certain fourth IndyCar Series title — could become even more historic if the driver of Chip Ganassi Racing’s No. 10 car continues his winning streak through the remainder of the championship.

Motorsport · Jul 15, 2025

‘The baby is still a person’: Iowa man takes family to breakfast. Then the server charges them 20% gratuity since their baby is with them

An Iowa man recently had an experience in a restaurant that left him scratching his head. He says that the server added 20% automatic gratuity because they were a party of six.

The Mary Sue · Jul 15, 2025

This Democratic Senate Candidate Invests In 'Pelosi Tracker' As A Joke—Walks Away With 60% Profit

JD Scholten, a Democratic candidate for the U.S. Senate in Iowa, made an investment in a stock tracker following the Pelosi family’s trades, which has resulted in a profit of about $600.

Benzinga · Jul 15, 2025

Iowa Rep. Zach Nunn decides on reelection to swing seat after talk with Trump - Roll Call

Iowa Rep. Zach Nunn has decided to seek reelection to his swing district, a development first announced by President Donald Trump.

Roll Call · Jul 14, 2025

Winners and Losers from IndyCar’s 2025 Iowa Speedway doubleheader weekend

The NTT IndyCar Series continued its busy summer slate this weekend with a doubleheader at Iowa Speedway. It started with scary storms, but those gave way to two beautiful (if hot) days of action on Saturday and Sunday.

Motorsport · Jul 13, 2025

Arrow McLaren’s Nolan Siegel not cleared to race in the IndyCar Farm to Finish 275

Arrow McLaren driver Nolan Siegel will miss the second leg of the NTT IndyCar Series’ Iowa Speedway doubleheader after his crash during Saturday’s Synk 275.

Motorsport · Jul 13, 2025