Shell Rock, Iowa, farmer Jeff Reints started planting corn on April 8 — the earliest ever on his farm. He got 50% of his corn and soybeans in the ground before 3 inches of rain parked the planters.

Here are 5 events to check out in Iowa City this weekend, from a one-of-a-kind stage production to a tulip festival ...

Spring is in the air — along with tons of pollen. Load up on the tissues, Iowans, as temperatures rise, so does the pollen ...