This Iowa town is a haven for art lovers and water sports enthusiasts, who can surf and kayak on the Cedar River in the ...

A hotspot for railway travelers in the old days, this destination is currently known for its greenery and quiet, ...

Throughout the winter, the Iowa Department of Natural Resources will monitor applications of an approved herbicide, in very ...

Discover the winter beauty of Iowa at Pine Lake State Park. Hike the snowy Recreation Trail for stunning views of frozen ...

CLEAR LAKE, Iowa — Clear Lake Bank & Trust is rallying community support for local food drives at its branches, encouraging ...

Three Mile Lake Beach is like stepping into a nature preserve where you’re the only visitor. This incredibly scenic spot in southern Iowa offers the kind of untouched beauty that’s becoming rare. The ...

CLEAR LAKE— It was complete Clear Lake domination against Forest City in the Lions' season opener. The Lions played lights out on both sides of the ball with six different Clear Lake players finding ...

The Gazette offers audio versions of articles using Instaread. Some words may be mispronounced. INDEPENDENCE - Number one in Class 3A. Yeah, that’s about right. There wasn’t much that wasn’t top ...

NEVADA — The Nevada football team showed it belongs near the top of Iowa high school football's Class 3A on Sept. 19. The No. 6 Cubs took on No. 2 Clear Lake in a homecoming battle at Cub Stadium. The ...

California’s volcanic giants are hard to miss. Mount Shasta looms over the Oregon border. Lassen Peak, the southernmost active volcano in the Cascade Range, erupted just over a century ago, blasting ...

A body was discovered in an Iowa City park. Police were called to the Terry Trueblood Recreation Area on the city's south side shortly before noon on Wednesday, Sept. 10, after reports of a body in ...

An Iowa lake has been named one of the 26 best lakes for swimming in the U.S. this summer, according to the Reader's Digest. But is it actually safe for swimming? The Iowa Department of Natural ...