He said Iowa's otter population declined in the 1800s due to trapping and hunting, and changes to habitat. Settlers "thought that the wildlife would last forever," Andrews said Wednesday.

American settlements began appearing across Iowa’s sprawling prairies. Families, young and old, ventured out West, braving ...

Thousands are gathering this week at community send-offs for Iowa National Guard soldiers.  1,800 soldiers from Iowa will be deploying to the Middle East to partake in Operation Inherent Resolve, a ...