Iowa is the first in the nation to let a pandemic-era eviction requirement expire, the Des Moines Register reports.

Bills to create a five-year moratorium on new state-licensed casinos in Iowa have been introduced by Republicans in both chambers of the Iowa Legislature.

Cobble Hill chef Andy Schumacher is a Best Chef Midwest semifinalist. Simon's, an Italian restaurant in Des Moines, is named for Outstanding Hospitality.

From Cedar Falls to Waukee Northwest, here are the Des Moines Register's midseason Super 10 rankings for Iowa high school boys basketball.

Iowa cities, counties and school districts would be prohibited from using taxpayer funding to pay statehouse lobbyists under legislation considered in the Iowa Senate.

DES MOINES, Iowa (Gray Media Iowa State Capitol Bureau) - Iowa has 19 casino licenses. Should there be a 20th? That is what state lawmakers may decide before the Iowa Racing and Gaming Commission holds its vote on a license for a proposed casino in Cedar Rapids during its meeting on February 6th.

Overnight snow is leaving a light dusting on the roads for morning commuters. It's slowly clearing as nearly 200 plows across Iowa work to clear the interstates. Drivers are still advised to be cautious on less-traveled roads. More covered roads and slick spots in Eastern Iowa are causing multiple crashes closer to Cedar Rapids and Iowa City.

Central Iowa has become a haven for all things fried chicken, especially in sandwich form. Des Moines already has Chick-fil-A, which reopened in West Des Moines after a remodel late last year; Chicken Heat for Nashville hot chicken; Charlotte’s Kitchen with its locations in Johnston and Altoona; and so many more.

Bills to create a five-year moratorium on new state-licensed casinos in Iowa have been introduced by Republicans in both chambers of the Iowa Legislature.

Family-operated Homemakers Furniture will open its second location in Tiffin, creating 200 jobs in Johnson County. What else should you know?

Iowa lawmakers are looking to fast-track a bill halting new gaming licenses, potentially blocking Linn County's third try for a casino.