Iowa is among 26 states that does not have a process that allows citizens an opportunity to begin the process of amending the state constitution; that process currently is started by state lawmakers.

Iowans know a secret that others don't - several secrets, actually. Here are nine of the best not-so-hidden gems in the Hawkeye State.

Unseasonably warm conditions, as well as dry weather, are leading to several counties placing burn bans in place.

CRANDIC told city and county leaders in Johnson County it will not allow use of its rail line for transit at this time.

Burn bans are in effect for 10 Iowa counties. Fire restrictions are in place for Bremer, Buchanan, Delaware, Dubuque, ...

Recent columns about famous Iowans generated several additional names, including John Wayne, born in Winterset; Gary Cooper, who attended Grinnell College; and the Everly Brothers, who launched their ...

The research has only intensified since then, with new information recently revealed by Dr. John Doershuk and his team. In the following, we'll take a closer look at the new information, including ...

State Archaeologist John Doershuk will give a free presentation about a 13,600-year-old mastodon skull found in Wayne County, Iowa. The event will be 7:30 p.m. Tuesday, Jan. 28, at the Deere-Wiman ...