Iowa is often thought of as a land of cornfields and open highways, but travelers who take the time to explore quickly realize it has much more to offer. From small towns with unique character to ...

Iowa's hands-free law aimed at combatting distracted driving goes into effect July 1. Law enforcement will only issue warnings for the first few months. After Jan. 1, 2026, officers can issue ...

The Gazette offers audio versions of articles using Instaread. Some words may be mispronounced. On Tuesday, Iowa will join 30 other states in outlawing drivers from using any phone that isn’t ...

As of July 1, drivers in Iowa are banned from using cell phones or other electronic devices while driving, except in hands-free or voice-activated mode. Iowa law enforcement officers will only issue ...

For me, there’s one way I know that the holiday season is upon us – the pumpkins come off the porches, and the twinkling lights come on. As the Iowa Christmas light shows start filling suburban ...