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Four Iowa communities ranked top 50 in SmartAsset’s 2026 list of America’s safest midsize cities, with Ames, Dubuque, West Des Moines, and Iowa City leading the way. Four more Iowa cities made the list of 300.

Illinois is full of weird, but wonderful roadside attractions that are worth a stop.

The former WWE star and ubiquitous personality spent time in Davenport, IA this week.

Buster is our "Pet of the Week" from Dubuque Humane Regional Society.

The zenith of the era of drive-in movies has unfortunately long since passed, but there are two drive-ins in Illinois that were just voted among the 5 best remaining in America.

NOAA says El Niño is likely to develop this year. Here’s how it could affect Iowa’s temperatures, storms, snowfall and winter weather patterns.

Planning a beach day in Iowa? Officials say swimming is currently not recommended at four beaches across the state.

With over 21,000 thefts reported, one car is raising eyebrows and concerns in the community.

Eager Beaver BBQ has opened its doors on Highway 20 in Elizabeth, just outside of Galena.

Three stores in Dubuque's premier shopping center have closed, leaving only one location of its kind in the area.

U.S. News released its much-anticipated new rankings of the 250 best places to live in the U.S. Eight Wisconsin cities made the list, including Appleton, Wausau, and more. Here's where each ranked and what makes them special.

There are 10 Illinois cities and towns that have worse drivers than anywhere else in the state.