"In the middle of the night, Phill began to crash and his doctors called to tell us there was nothing they could do," owners of Phill the water buffalo said.

The Iowa Farm Sanctuary did not specify the cause of Phill's death. However, handlers previously identified lead toxicity ...

The Iowa Farm Sanctuary has announced the passing of Phill, the water buffalo, after a rapid decline in his condition at the ...

Phill, the escaped water buffalo from Pleasant Hill, was rushed to the Iowa State University Large Animal Hospital on Thursday, but died overnight.

The water buffalo went on the run in August from a central Iowa farm and was later sent to a sanctuary. Caretakers say Phill has been "fighting for his life." ...

Davenport police have released the name of the American Water employee who died Wednesday after being struck by a train. Police said Jon Schuh, 31, of Bettendorf, was working at the Iowa ...

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Leaders must act. From safe beaches, to affordable drinking water, to their own family members and lives, Iowans are losing a lot to factory farms’ pollution. Leaders must act. Nick Schutt grew up in ...

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Many residents of Iowa City's Modern Manor Manufactured Home Park had to resort to using port-a-potties this week as the local neighborhood endured several days without running water. The ...