Good morning, Des Moines.

Central Iowa organizations are exploring ways to continue the Community Navigator Pilot Project that has connected over 3,000 people with services since May 2025.

With six months left in the pilot, partners are evaluating funding and best practices to keep the program running.

Iowa workers reportedly lose $900 million annually while lawmakers debate a tax amendment amid rising deficits (nonfaculty at public universities also push for union rights).

Gov. Reynolds has asked UIHC to lower cancer care bills and farmers warn of crop damage from pesticide drift.

A new report defines the income range that counts as middle class in Iowa (updated for 2026).

The clear figures help local families understand where they stand financially.

SmartAsset's research found that Iowa households earning between $50,334 and $151,002 are classified as middle class with a median of $75,501, based on 2024 Census data and Pew Research definitions.

The study offers local insight into income benchmarks that differ across states.

U.S. News released its 2027 Best Colleges rankings on Sept.

23, with the University of Iowa tying for a top-100 spot (it improved from last year's ranking) while Iowa State University and Grinnell College also earned recognition among local schools.

Philanthropist Howard Buffett will share his experiences aiding displaced communities in Ukraine at a free event hosted at Central College in Pella on Wednesday, Sept.

30, and he will be joined by award-winning journalist Harry Smith.

Iowa’s fall colors are expected to be vibrant in 2026 + northern areas will reach peak hues around the weekend closest to Oct.

10 while southern regions follow later, with forecasts showing warmer September weather and drier October conditions.

Grays Woods Recovery Center in Polk County is set to offer detox, mental health & addiction recovery services after receiving $1 million in county funding.

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