Mortgage rates rose sharply again this week, pushing further above the 7% mark, according to Freddie Mac’s latest data.
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Iowa home prices cool for fall but stay ahead of last year
Iowa’s housing market cooled in September.
Iowa on Pace for One of Its Rainiest Septembers on Record
With more rain on the way, September 2026 is shaping up as one of the wettest months Iowa has ever recorded.
Cholesterol control gets personalized – a cardiologist explains how new guidelines tailor treatment to your unique risk profile
At least a quarter of Americans suffer from high levels of cholesterol or fatty acids in their bloodstream, a condition called dyslipidemia.
Iowa fuel prices continue to rise
As Iowa farmers get ready to harvest, gas and diesel prices are continuing to rise, according to data from AAA.
Iowa’s Unemployment Rate Holds Steady at 3.2% in August
Iowa’s seasonally adjusted unemployment rate remained at 3.2 percent in August, according to the latest report released by Iowa Workforce Development. The total number of unemployed Iowans remained steady at 54,700 for the month.
Iowa should treat AI savings as matching funds for mentorship
Iowa is spending public money to expand apprenticeship because employers need a reliable way to turn beginners into skilled workers. Companies adopting artificial intelligence should apply the same logic to the time the technology saves.
Inflation Held at 3.4 Percent in August as Gas Prices Jump
Consumer prices rose 0.4 percent in August and were up 3.4 percent from a year earlier, the Bureau of Labor Statistics reported Friday, matching July’s annual rate but up sharply from its 0.1 percent monthly gain.
Black Hawk County Hosts Third Annual Sprint Triathlon
Athletes traded pavement for water and trails Sunday as the Black Hawk YMCA hosted its annual sprint triathlon at George Wyth State Park, one of the Cedar Valley’s signature endurance events.
To control weeds in your garden, late summer and early fall is the best time to make a difference
As late summer fades into early autumn, garden care shifts from active harvesting to preparation and planning for the next growing season.