DES MOINES | Gov. Terry Branstad joined state tourism officials Monday in touting Iowa as a vacation destination even though he admitted he'll be leaving later this week for a family getaway in ...

It's peak travel season, and locales near and far are vying for your tourist dollars. (SOUNDBITE OF MONTAGE) UNIDENTIFIED PERSON #1: Hello, adventurers. North Dakota's big outdoors are calling.

The Iowa State Fair is one of Iowa's top tourist draws. (Radio Iowa photo) A report from the Iowa Tourism Office finds visitors spent $7.3-billion dollars in Iowa during 2023, a new all-time record.

DAVENPORT, Iowa (KWQC) -National Travel and Tourism Week in Iowa will take place from May 4 to 10. The theme for this year’s celebration is “Travel, Powering the Economy, Connecting America”. To mark ...

DES MOINES -- It probably wouldn't surprise most Iowans to learn their state is home to a $5 billion livestock industry. They drive past the confinement operations. They read about the controversies.

DES MOINES — Iowa could create a grant program that would make it more competitive in attracting big events, including concerts, sports events and conventions, under legislation in the Iowa Senate.

If you’re looking for a unique way to explore Iowa, consider checking out the state’s many roadside attractions. From giant sculptures to quirky museums, Iowa has no shortage of fascinating sights to ...

Iowa Travel Industry Partners is sending out its first scholarships to 21 tourism leaders in the state. The groups executive director Chelsea Lerud says they are collaborating with the Iowa Tourism ...