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Julien Dubuque Bridge Reopens After Months of Construction
The Julien Dubuque Bridge will reopen to normal traffic Friday evening, although some weekday lane closures will continue through late September as crews finish maintenance work.

Iowa Rant: I'm Sick of the "Eternal Poos" Left on Hiking Trails!
Nothing ruins a beautiful hike faster than abandoned bags of dog poop. Here's why the "eternal poo" is my biggest pet peeve on trails across Iowa and beyond.

Caitlin Clark Joins Basketball’s Biggest Stars on Team USA
Team USA has unveiled its roster for next month's FIBA Women's World Cup, and the lineup is packed with some of the biggest names in the sport.

Walgreens Closing Additional Locations in Illinois and Wisconsin
Two locations in Illinois and one in Wisconsin have recently shuttered following a large swath of closings in 2025.

Brazen Owner Behind New Pizzeria Coming to Asbury
Lloyd's Pizza Co. is set to have a soft opening in mid-August before building to full capacity.

Here Is When Pumpkin Spice is Returning to Starbucks & Dunkin’
Even with summer heat hanging on, your favorite pumpkin spice drinks are coming back this month.

Iowa’s First Case of West Nile Virus in 2026 Confirmed
Health officials are reminding Iowans to protect themselves from mosquito bites after the state's first confirmed West Nile virus case of 2026.

New Arrest Bond Scam Warning Issued for Iowa Families
Iowa law enforcement agencies are warning families about a growing arrest bond scam where criminals impersonate officials and demand urgent payments for fake inmate releases.

Iowa Joins CDC’s List of States Impacted by Cyclosporiasis Outbreak
Iowa is now among the 15 states impacted by the ongoing cyclosporiasis outbreak linked to lettuce.

Construction on Wisconsin’s First Buc-ee’s is Officially Underway
Oak Creek, WI will be home to the state of Wisconsin's first Buc-ee's travel center.

Illinois State Fair Visitors Should Know These Rules
Going to the Illinois State Fair? Learn about digital tickets, grandstand rules, prohibited items, security, parking tips, and everything first-time visitors should know.

Back-to-Back! Eastern Iowa Winery Earns Another Governor’s Cup
Another year, another championship. An Eastern Iowa winery has repeated as Governor's Cup winner.
