October 6, 2026

Iowa volunteers plan to pack up to 2 million meals at Hunger Fight event

Several thousand Iowans will be helping to feed needy children and families within the state — and in locations around the world — during a five-day event starting this morning. Chuck Current, executive director at Meals from the Heartland, says it’s the non-profit’s 19th annual Hunger Fight. “We will welcome about 3,800 volunteers into our […] View Full Story

Iowa volunteers plan to pack up to 2-million meals at Hunger Fight event

Several thousand Iowans will be helping to feed needy children and families within the state — and in locations around the world — during a five-day event starting this morning. Chuck Current, executive director at Meals from the Heartland, says it’s the non-profit’s 19th annual Hunger Fight. “We will welcome about 3,800 volunteers into our […] View Full Story

Iowa’s candidates for governor meet tonight for first debate

The first of four televised debates featuring the two candidates for governor is tonight. The debate, hosted by KWQC TV in the Quad Cities, kicks off the final month of campaigning before the November 3 General Election. The candidates have been making their cases to voters at town hall-style events. Democrat Rob Sand has held […] View Full Story

Governor appoints pastor, ex-legislator to Iowa Utilities Commission

Governor Kim Reynolds has appointed a pastor who’s been a member of the Iowa House for the past five years to serve as a state utility regulator. Jon Dunwell, a Republican from Newton, was not seeking re-election and resigned from the House on Monday. He’s been the pastor of churches in Florida and Minnesota and […] View Full Story