Iowa
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Trump Pulls Plug on Weekend Rallies in Red States Amid Tightening Midterm Races
President Trump canceled weekend rallies in Kansas and Iowa, with the RNC citing strong local poll numbers as congressional control hangs in the balance.
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No Injuries Reported Following Explosion and Fire at Cedar Rapids Quaker Oats Plant
Emergency crews contained a fire at the Quaker Oats facility in Cedar Rapids on Saturday; authorities confirmed no injuries among the plant’s 750 employees.
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How Collusion Allegations Reveal Billions in Iowa Egg Overcharges
A federal antitrust settlement involving major Iowa egg producers highlights allegations of multi-billion-dollar consumer overcharges and minimal penalties.
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Search persists for child at Lake Macbride after fatal school field trip
A search is underway for a child after an adult died during a Borlaug Elementary School field trip at Iowa’s Lake Macbride on Tuesday.
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Glenwood City Council Delays Finance Position Restructuring Over Budget Concerns
Glenwood City Council has tabled a proposal to transition a deputy clerk role into a finance officer position to allow for deeper budget and job description review.
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US Treasury Secretary Bessent Visits Iowa to Review Working Families Tax Cuts
US Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent visited Des Moines to assess the impact of the Working Families Tax Cuts, which officially launched new children’s savings accounts.
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Bernie Sanders Urges UnityPoint Health to Recognize Nurses’ Union Vote
Senator Bernie Sanders has called on UnityPoint Health to honor a nurses’ union vote, accusing the provider of intimidation and anti-union tactics.
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Unregulated Waste: Investigation Reveals Iowa Database Misses Thousands of Livestock Facilities
An Environmental Working Group study reveals Iowa’s official database misses over 4,000 livestock operations, raising severe water pollution and public health risks.
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Federal Court Vacates Iowa’s SNAP ‘Healthy Food’ Restriction
A federal court has struck down Iowa’s waiver restricting SNAP benefits to ‘healthy’ foods, forcing the state to revert to federal purchasing guidelines.
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Extreme Heat Watch Issued for Southwest Iowa and Southeast Nebraska
The National Weather Service has issued an extreme heat watch for parts of Iowa and Nebraska, with heat index values expected to reach 108 degrees.
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Severe Storms and Tornado Watches Issued Across Eastern Iowa
Meteorologists at KCRG have issued a First Alert for Eastern Iowa as multiple rounds of severe storms, including tornado threats, move through the region through Thursday evening.
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National Bobblehead Hall of Fame Launches Limited-Edition Iowa Collegiate Keepsakes
The National Bobblehead Hall of Fame and Museum has released a new series of graduation-themed bobbleheads for the University of Iowa and Iowa State University, coinciding with the 2026 commencement season.
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John Wayne’s legacy marks 119th birthday with Iowa reunion
Winterset, Iowa, prepares for a star-studded four-day tribute to John Wayne, featuring live performances by his granddaughter and rare family appearances.
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John Wayne’s Birthday Weekend: Family Returns to Iowa Roots
Winterset, Iowa, hosts a star-studded four-day celebration for John Wayne’s 119th birthday, featuring live performances by granddaughter Jennifer Wayne and tributes from daughter Aissa.
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Iowa Lawmaker Proposes Statehouse Monument for Caitlin Clark, Lisa Bluder
An Iowa lawmaker has proposed a monument on the statehouse grounds to honor basketball stars Caitlin Clark and coach Lisa Bluder, recognizing their profound impact on the state’s athletic legacy.