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Many middle schoolers, including plenty in Iowa, are not getting the sleep they need. Learn how much rest kids require at each age, five subtle signs your 8th-grader is sleep-deprived, and simple steps parents can take to help.

Cedar Rapids, Iowa versus Nebraska. Is this even a contest?

Eastern Iowa bracing for Saturday snow storm.

Some of these well-known chains will end the year with way fewer locations than they had at the start of 2025.

A new holiday study ranks Iowa the 19th most festive state in the U.S., showing a strong interest in Christmas music while highlighting national trends like Santa hats, Advent calendars, and even The Grinch.

The last day to bowl will be this Wednesday.

New year, new penalties for phone use behind the wheel.

Cattle futures fell limit-down after news of Tyson plant closures, raising questions about packer capacity, cash bids, and how far cattle prices could drop for producers across the Midwest, including Iowa.

With so many menu items, it's easy to forget things when shopping for Thanksgiving dinner. Here is what one former grocery worker says people most often forget.

The Iowa Department of Health and Human Services has reported the first flu-related death of the 2025–26 season and is urging Iowans to consider vaccination and simple precautions as respiratory viruses begin to circulate.

A recent episode of ABC's 20/20 took a deep dive into the 2008 disappearance and murder of Holley Lynn James, an Iowa-native and army nurse stationed in North Carolina.

Carrie is just one of the big stars headed to the Field of Dreams!

Iowa businesses recognized for outstanding ethics.

The holiday shopping season is here! Check out the special holiday hours for malls across Iowa in 2025!

2025 is on its way out, and we're already looking forward to some of the big shows coming up in 2026! Check out a rundown of Iowa concerts and comedy shows on the schedule for next year (so far)!

Whose ready for more roundabouts? More construction coming to I-380.

Iowa lineman recognized nationally as an Outland Trophy semifinalist.

Cute, cuddly, and… illegal? Are raccoons OK to have as pets in Iowa?

Whether you're looking for walk-through, drive-up, or drive-thru light displays here in Iowa this holiday season, we've got you covered! Here are some of the places to check out in Eastern & Central Iowa in 2025.

If you could use a whole lot of holiday cheer, check out some of the bars & restaurants in Iowa that will be decked out from top to bottom in lights, trees, ornaments, and other Christmas decor in 2025!

It won't be hard to get into the holiday spirit here in Eastern Iowa this December! Here are some of the big holiday events happening across our half of the state.