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'Is it Cake?' | Iowan creating tasty treats inspired by everyday objects on Netflix show
Des Moines baker and self-described "weirdo" Andrew Fuller is crafting stunning designs for season one of the new show hosted by SNL comedian Mikey Day. → Read More
Iowa Senate passes bill banning transgender girls from girls' sports; now awaits Gov. Reynolds' signature
The legislation would apply to women and girls at public schools, accredited non-public schools and colleges in the state. → Read More
Gov. Reynolds signs into law first bill of 2022
The law increases state K-12 education funding by 2.5%. → Read More
Gravity, Iowa? Town of 154 name-dropped in Super Bowl ad
Mayor Charles Ambrose hopes that exposure can help the Taylor County town as it struggles financially. → Read More
Gov. Reynolds announces $38 million from American Rescue Plan will go to water infrastructure projects across Iowa
Up to $11 million will go to the Field of Dreams site in Dyersville, "a lightning bolt" for the venue. The remainder will go to Des Moines and Sioux Center projects. → Read More
Staff, students, parents ask Iowa Board of Regents for more COVID mitigation measures in open letter
This comes after the board said it would not be changing its COVID guidance for the upcoming semester. → Read More
Iowa launches coalition to end human trafficking
Membership in Iowa Businesses Against Trafficking is open to any business or nonprofit in the state. → Read More
Which cities, states have mask or vaccine mandates?
Those looking to travel to these cities or states should be aware of their face mask and vaccination requirements. → Read More
Gov. Reynolds asks Supreme Court to block vaccine mandate for large businesses
Reynolds said she is "very disappointed in the 6th circuit panel decision." → Read More
Carlisle basketball player arrested after punching Nevada player on opening night
The 17-year-old was charged with a Class C felony and was taken into custody, but has since been released on bond. → Read More
What we know | Timeline of Rachel Reuter death investigation, suspect charged with murder
Court documents detail the investigation timeline of when, where and how a Mount Ayr, Iowa man killed a 30-year-old woman from Cassville, Wisconsin. → Read More
2nd inmate pleads guilty to murdering Anamosa prison staffers, sentenced to life in prison
Michael Dutcher was sentenced Wednesday to consecutive life terms for murdering Lorena Schulte and Robert McFarland. This follows the guilty plea of Thomas Woodard. → Read More
'Not an equal education': Parents of kids with disabilities sue over Iowa ban on mask mandates
A group of 11 parents filed a federal lawsuit arguing the law discriminates against students with disabilities. → Read More
Field of Dreams game memorabilia auctioned off for a good cause
Memorabilia from the 2021 MLB Field of Dreams game between the Chicago White Sox and New York Yankees were auctioned off to benefit MercyOne Dubuque Medical Center. → Read More
Iowa athletes in the Paralympic games
Jessica Heims, Matt Stutzman, Josh Turek, Erin Kerkhoff and Justin Phongsavanh all have Iowa ties. → Read More
Thomas Woodard sentenced to life in prison for Anamosa staff killings
Thomas Allan Woodard Jr. was sentenced to life in prison Thursday for killing Robert McFarland and Lorena Schulte at the Anamosa State Penitentiary. → Read More
Despite state law, Iowa City issues mask mandate
Iowa City enacted a mask mandate Thursday despite a state law banning local governments from requiring face coverings. → Read More
Iowa State Fair names best new food for 2021
Cluckin' Coop's chicken egg salad with Indian fry bread took home the blue ribbon for best new food at the 2021 Iowa State Fair. → Read More
WATCH LIVE: 2021 Iowa State Fair Opening Ceremonies
After the pandemic hiatus, the Iowa State Fair will officially be back at 9 a.m. Thursday. → Read More
Answering your questions about the 2021 Iowa State Fair
From enhanced security measures to ticket prices, Local 5 has all the information you should know before walking through the gates. → Read More