The Black Hawk Bridge between Iowa and Wisconsin will close in Oct. 20. Work on a 140 million replacement and a car ferry ...

The Coast Guard and Baton Rouge emergency crews are investigating a possible mayday call from a boat on the Mississippi River near River Road and Farr Park.

Sturgeon are among the most endangered of fish, but the shovelnose species in the Rock River is thriving. Scientists from ...

The Midwest offers beauty, numerous activities, and charm for retirees. Explore these 11 charming cities where you can live well on a budget of $1,800 or less.

Pike’s Peak State Park provides breathtaking river valley panoramas. The view stretches for miles along the winding Mississippi. Bald eagles ride thermal currents between towering limestone cliffs.

Six historic bridges span creeks throughout Madison County. Each bridge is painted bright red and built from local timber. The Roseman Bridge is the most photographed spot in Iowa. Couples come here ...

Friends fishing for walleye in northeast Iowa stumbled upon an epic lunch battle between two snakes this month.

LANSING, Iowa — The Black Hawk bridge going over the Mississippi River from Iowa into Wisconsin is set to close in one week.

Farmers rely on the Mississippi River to ship grain and bring them imported fertilizer and other critical inputs. But another ...

SNAPPING TURTLES are a common reptile in Iowa. Their scientific name is Chelydrda serpentina. Adults have a big head, a long ...

On the way from Iowa City to Madison are markers of beer’s past and vibrant present and the role football plays in holding it ...

Lee County Conservation has a monthly program for older adults, called OWLS (Older, Wiser, Livelier Seniors). It’s completely ...