Local 5 becomes the first central Iowa news station to offer a newscast at 8 a.m. Here's how to find "Good Morning Iowa" on streaming platforms.

Thompson, 26, reported him missing to law enforcement. Since that time, Balke-Thompson has not been found, according to a news release from the

Gov. Kim Reynolds delivers her 2026 Condition of the State address on Jan. 13, 2026, at the Iowa State Capitol

DES MONES, Iowa – As the Iowa Wild gear up to take to the ice Friday night, they’re dedicating their game to all different kinds of local heroes. “Whether it’s police, firefighters, EMT, nurses, first responders,

Sahda Hernandez told Local 5 she was going to buy formula with her son in Webster County when ICE agents pulled her over.

Add Yahoo as a preferred source to see more of our stories on Google. Tuesday, Nov. 4 is Election Day in Iowa for city and school elections. (Photo by Jim Obradovich for Iowa Capital Dispatch) Tuesday, Nov. 4 is Election Day in Iowa for 2025 local elections.

An Iowa City man on trial for murder intends to argue that he allegedly killed his child's mother in self-defense. The inicident first gained traction following a "suspicious" death in January. A day later, Iowa City Police identified 33-year-old Victoria ...

Property tax reform and the use of eminent domain are already taking center stage.

MCCAUSLAND, Iowa — Iowa State Auditor Rob Sand on Wednesday released a report on a special investigation into the City of McCausland, identifying more than $63,000 in improper disbursements tied to former City Clerk Sheila Bosworth. The investigation ...

The Iowa Office of Ombudsman, which investigates complaints related to local and state government, saw an almost 10% increase in cases opened during the last fiscal year. The agency’s annual report, published in the week of Dec. 14, indicates that during ...