Connor O’Neal

4 weeks ago | weareiowa.com | Connor O’Neal

MARSHALLTOWN, Iowa — The way Iowans farm changes every year as new technology becomes available. Well, in Marshalltown, a pair of childhood friends have kick-started a new fertilizer spraying business called Heartland Sky that uses a tool that may surprise you: Drones. Founded by Isaiah Borgos, Heartland Sky has three, 80 lb. drones that can spray over 10 gallons of fertilizer and chemicals over farmers' fields.

1 month ago | weareiowa.com | Connor O’Neal

DES MOINES, Iowa — Graduating high school in Iowa will have a new requirement next year after Gov. Kim Reynolds signed a new law on Tuesday. Students will have to pass the U.S. civics test, which is the same exam the country gives immigrants to become citizens. However, unlike the federal test, the state's will be multiple choice. Students would need to get 60% of the questions right to pass and be able to graduate. If they fail, students can retake the test an unlimited amount of times.

1 month ago | wqad.com | Connor O’Neal

DES MOINES, Iowa — As it gets warmer outside, more people are driving their all-terrain vehicles (ATVs) and utility task vehicles (UTVs). A recent change in state law allows ATV and UTV drivers to drive in more places. However, Iowa State Patrol said they are seeing more deadly crashes with these vehicles, and there’s one area that's especially dangerous.

1 month ago | weareiowa.com | Connor O’Neal

DES MOINES, Iowa — As it gets warmer outside, more people are driving their all-terrain vehicles (ATVs) and utility task vehicles (UTVs). A recent change in state law allows ATV and UTV drivers to drive in more places. However, Iowa State Patrol said they are seeing more deadly crashes with these vehicles, and there’s one area that's especially dangerous.

1 month ago | weareiowa.com | Connor O’Neal

DOWS, Iowa — Many people living in the city of Dows – which is an hour north of Des Moines – are frustrated. That’s because they found out the town's Casey’s General Store located off of West Ellsworth Street is set to close on June 1. Former employees told Local 5 News the store is the only place in town to get hot food. Just over 500 people live in Dows, and hundreds of them signed a petition this past week to try and keep the Casey’s open.