Smoke from wildfires in Canada has spread more than 5,000 miles, reaching parts of Russia and Europe during the past week.

Iowans — especially those with heart and lung disease — should avoid long or intense activities and take extra breaks during strenuous activity outdoors in areas where air quality is rated unhealthy.

Nestled in the dramatic bluffs of northeast Iowa, Decorah isn’t just another dot on the map—it’s a treasure chest disguised ...

For bird enthusiasts, Decorah has achieved worldwide fame through the Decorah Eagles – a pair of bald eagles whose nest has been livestreamed since 2007, allowing viewers from around the globe to ...

A black bear ambles through a cornfield in 2016 near the Yellow River State Forest in northeast Iowa ... can call their nearest Iowa DNR law enforcement officer. A map of enforcement officers ...

DUBUQUE COUNTY, Iowa — Black bears are showing up more often in northeast Iowa, and officials expect more sightings this spring. “Bears emerge in the spring looking for food, generally feeding ...

(photo courtesy of Chris Tipple.) The Iowa Department of Natural Resources is trying to prepare northeast Iowa residents for black bear sightings in the area. DNR biologist Vince Evelsizer says ...

Luther College President Brad Chamberlain and Northeast Iowa Community College (NICC) Interim President David Dahms recently announced a residential campus partnership that allows a cohort of NICC ...

Each day this week, the Des Moines Register will be presenting one of the daily maps for RAGBRAI 2025 ... will take riders through Iowa's Driftless Area in northeast Iowa from Cedar Falls to ...

Experience the beauty of northeast Iowa on the Driftless Area Scenic Byway ... or you're just due for a return, pull up a map and plan your own unforgettable experience today.

The Iowa Hawkeyes made a significant change at the end of their season, firing Fran McCaffrey and hiring Ben McCollum as their next head coach. McCollum and Iowa have lost some key players in the ...

You can view that outage map here. At the height of the blizzard ... Iowa and Nebraska 511 websites show roads throughout Northwest Iowa and Northeast Nebraska are completely covered in snow.