Original Features

The Jefferson Band of Blue has blown past its original fundraising goal and is now chasing $15,000, with a very colorful incentive waiting for Dr. Carl Rowles.

From ‘Lanterns’ to ‘My Brilliant Career,’ here are the best new TV shows and streaming series for the week of August 10, 2026.

That strange creature wandering through your Iowa yard at night may look scary, but the Virginia opossum is one of North America's most fascinating animals. Here are 10 cool facts about our only native marsupial.

Scientists studied how cookies bake at different temperatures and found that one setting may provide the perfect balance of texture, moisture, and doneness.

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.

From ‘Evil Dead Burn’ to ‘The Last House,’ watch these new movies at home the weekend of August 7, 2026, for free or via VOD.

Looking for an easy outdoor adventure? This hidden trail along the Mississippi River offers incredible wildlife, scenic bluff views, and a peaceful escape in eastern Iowa.

From ‘Ted Lasso’ to ‘The Shards,’ here are the best new TV shows and streaming series for the week of August 3, 2026.

Growing up on a farm taught me that ownership meant fixing what you owned. As tractors become more computerized, Iowa's Right to Repair debate asks whether that lesson still applies.

From ‘Supergirl’ to ‘Soulm8te,’ watch these new movies at home the weekend of July 31, 2026, for free or via VOD.