Add Yahoo as a preferred source to see more of our stories on Google. Most Iowans welcomed this year's mild winter, giving us a break from frigid temperatures. But, did it come with a cost? With above ...

IOWA CITY, Iowa (AP) - The University of Iowa spends $200,000 a year to fight termites that feast on campus buildings. About 20 colonies of the pests have been identified on campus. A colony can have ...

Termites are underground pests that feed on wood. Damage may take three to eight years to become serious since termites eat wood from the inside out. (Photo Credit: Chaiyon021/Dreamstime) Termites are ...

Most Iowans welcomed this year's mild winter, giving us a break from frigid temperatures. But, did it come with a cost? With above-average temperatures recorded across most of the state during the ...