Oddities

Tucker does not need a new home. This Waverly pooch needs community support to finish his training and become a Crisis Response Canine ready to comfort people during some of life’s toughest moments.

That strange creature wandering through your Iowa yard at night may look scary, but the Virginia opossum is one of North America's most fascinating animals. Here are 10 cool facts about our only native marsupial.

Scientists studied how cookies bake at different temperatures and found that one setting may provide the perfect balance of texture, moisture, and doneness.

Looking for vacation inspiration from Iowa? Here's why Saratoga's free Hobo Hot Springs became one of our favorite stops on a Wyoming family road trip.

After a backpacking trip through Yellow River State Forest, I noticed Iowa mosquitoes had one favorite target: my ankles. Here's the surprising science behind why.

Strange pouch-shaped clouds rolled across eastern Iowa skies today, leaving many residents wondering about the dramatic weather phenomenon known as mammatus clouds.

A new analysis of Google search data reveals the words Iowans mispronounce most, and across America, even simple words are giving people trouble.

Warning: These fireworks may cause uncontrollable laughter and sudden patriotism!

Mayfly season doesn't last long and, believe it or not, indicate healthy waterways in Iowa. But, they're still annoying.

They're not scary or dangerous, they actually have a few advantages over their grey counterparts.