In a now viral post, recently-fired National Parks Service ranger Brian Gibbs from Iowa, detailed his firing and what it means for his family.

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The Iowa Senate State Government Subcommittee on Wednesday advanced Senate Joint Resolution 6, which would initiate the ...

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Iowa City held a public hearing Tuesday evening to discuss plans for a new, $18 million Upper City Park Pool to replace the ...

The Iowa City Community School District and the city have entered a 25-year agreement for use of two fields at Mercer Park. The city will also contribute to park improvements.

News outlets throughout the country warn that vacationers’ experiences this summer at national parks and forests could be ...

Another round of snow fell across southern and southwest Iowa Monday, leaving fresh accumulation and slippery roads. Here are the totals in from Monday: Sign up for our Newsletters Remember that not ...

DES MOINES, Iowa (AP) — Conservatives who have spent decades promoting deep cuts to government are giving mixed reviews to ...

Looking for something to do this weekend while you're waiting for the Big Game? Here's what's happening around the metro.