Add Yahoo as a preferred source to see more of our stories on Google. The Spinus tristis, eastern goldfinch, and wild canary, are all names for a small finch that inhabits much of North America. The ...

DES MOINES, Iowa — Typically, we’re told to watch the night sky for shooting stars, a comet, or even a full moon, but this time it’s for birds. Who took the Iowa’s ‘Best Burger’ title in 2026? On ...

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Editor's note: Rick Hollis of rural North Liberty is past president and newsletter editor for the Iowa City Bird Club. The 'Iowa Yellowbook, a Field Checklist of the Birds of Iowa,' is a booklet of ...

IOWA CITY — Capt. Matt Hendricks still is a few years away from retirement, but he’s already identified one of the standout moments of his long-running career at the Johnson County Sheriff’s Office.

On a windy spring day in Iowa, the American goldfinch frequently darts through the gray sky with a quick burst of yellow and a looping flight over last year's corn stalks. The bird's presence feels ...