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Companies warn Illinois will be 'toxic tort' capital if bill is signed, but lawyers call it 'fundamental fairness'
Daily Herald - Illinois
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July 19, 2025
Illinois Trial Lawyers Association President Timothy Cavanagh, from top left, Senate Republican Leader John Curran, Illinois Manufacturers’ Association CEO Mark Denzler, and, bottom from left, Democratic state Rep. Jay Hoffman and Gov. JB...
Iowa football 2025 schedule preview: Week 3 vs UMass
The Ames Tribune - Iowa
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Following a tough challenge on the road against Iowa State, the Hawkeyes will return home to Kinnick Stadium in Week 3 for their final non-conference game of the 2025 season. The UMass Minutemen will make the trip over to Iowa City to try and...
Opinion: Keep Iowa corrections health care public
The Gazette - Iowa
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The Gazette offers audio versions of articles using Instaread. Some words may be mispronounced. As we reflect on the challenging times brought about by the COVID-19 pandemic, it’s imperative to recognize the unwavering commitment of Iowa...
Des Moines protestors join nationwide ‘Good Trouble’ demonstrations in honor of Rep. John Lewis
Iowa Public Radio
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July 18, 2025
Dozens of Des Moines residents rallied Thursday afternoon at the city's Gray's Lake Park, joining nationwide “Good Trouble” rallies held to protest policies of the Trump administration they say attack civil and human rights. The event was one of...
Virginia Governor Glenn Youngkin sparks 2028 presidential speculation with Iowa appearance
WTVR-TV - Virginia
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July 19, 2025
RICHMOND, Va. — Virginia Gov. Glenn Youngkin headlined the Lincoln Dinner in Des Moines, Iowa on Thursday night, fueling speculation about a possible presidential run in 2028. The Lincoln Dinner is one of the Iowa Republican Party's biggest...
Is Mirza Kudic Des Moines' Renaissance Man?
NEWSRADIO 1040 WHO - Iowa
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"Why can't men compliment other men, the same way women compliment each other?" It's just one of many daily questions Mirza Kudic asks himself, his friends, his social media followers and anyone who wants to engage. And the moment you engage in...
Iowa football's Kade Pieper defends Hay Bale Toss title at Solon Beef Days
Hawk Central - Iowa
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SOLON — Iowa football offensive lineman Kade Pieper defended his Solon Beef Days Hay Bale Toss title, winning for the open men’s division for the second year in a row. Pieper outdid his performance from last year. He won the event by clearing 12...
GM Hoyer has goals for Cubs at trade deadline but needs sense of urgency to arrive
Daily Herald - Illinois
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July 18, 2025
Chicago Cubs President of Baseball Operations Jed Hoyer responds to questions during the Major League Baseball winter meetings Tuesday, Dec. 5, 2023, in Nashville, Tenn. (AP Photo/George Walker IV) AP Cubs president of baseball operations Jed...
Iowa House Majority Leader Matt Windschitl campaigns for Iowa’s 4th congressional district
KCCI 8 - Iowa
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July 19, 2025
Iowa House Majority Leader Matt Windschitl is aiming to bring his nearly two decades of statehouse experience to Capitol Hill. He's running for Iowa's 4th Congressional District, pledging to prioritize conservative principles and lean on his...
Iowa attorney general to end lawsuit against Winneshiek Co. sheriff over immigration post
WIZM - Wisconsin
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July 18, 2025
DES MOINES, Iowa (AP) — Iowa’s attorney general on Friday said she will withdraw her lawsuit accusing a sheriff of discouraging compliance with federal immigration law, ending a monthslong public dispute between the two Republicans days after the...
3M Company (NYSE:MMM) Q2 2025 Earnings Call Transcript
Insider Monkey
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July 19, 2025
3M Company (NYSE:MMM) Q2 2025 Earnings Call Transcript July 18, 2025 3M Company beats earnings expectations. Reported EPS is $2.16, expectations were $2.01. Operator: Ladies and gentlemen, thank you for standing by. Welcome to the 3M Second...
Cedar Rapids Downtown Farmers Market canceled due to weather
KCRG - Iowa
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July 19, 2025
CEDAR RAPIDS, Iowa (KCRG) - The Cedar Rapids Downtown Farmers Market for July 19th has been canceled due to weather. In an email early Saturday morning, leaders with the market said they take the safety of their patrons, vendors and volunteers...
Iowa ranks well for rental affordability, but housing still out of reach for many Iowans
WOI-DT - Iowa
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July 18, 2025
According to a new report from the National Low Income Housing Coalition, Iowans need to earn about $20/hour to afford to rent a two-bedroom home. IOWA, USA — Iowa ranks fifth in the nation for affordability of two-bedroom housing, according to a...
Opinion: Iowa needs farmworkers
The Gazette - Iowa
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The Gazette offers audio versions of articles using Instaread. Some words may be mispronounced. Will Donald Trump pull back his mass deportation drive to spare Iowa farmers and agribusinesses who need migrants to fill jobs? The answer is nobody...
Photos: 2025 Iowa GOP Lincoln Dinner
The Daily Iowan
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July 19, 2025
The 2025 Republican Party of Iowa’s Lincoln Dinner was held this Thursday in Des Moines, Iowa. The dinner featured numerous guest speakers, including the Iowa GOP’s Finance Chair David Barker, Josué Rodriquez, State Rep. Brooke Boden, R-Indianola,...
Iowans in U.S. House back three crypto-related bills
Radio Iowa
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July 18, 2025
Iowa’s congressional delegation is hailing House passage of bills that establish a new set of federal rules for the cryptocurrency industry. Congressman Randy Feenstra, a Republican from Hull, said it’s about unlocking potential. “The increasing...
Guv blames ‘massive economic uncertainty’ for failure to build plant
The Mining Journal - Michigan
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Gov. Gretchen Whitmer gestures to President Donald Trump in the Oval Office of the White House on April 9 in Washington. (AP file photo) LANSING — Plans to build a semiconductor manufacturing plant in Michigan have fallen through and Democratic...
Iowa Ranks 22nd Among States Building the Most Homes
Voice of Alexandria - Minnesota
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Across the United States, a persistent shortage of housing has fueled an ongoing affordability crisis, particularly in high-growth metropolitan areas. Over the past several years, high housing costs have stretched budgets for both homebuyers and...
Iowa State grows total external funding; research funding again tops $300 million
Business Record - Iowa
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July 18, 2025
Iowa State University grew total external funding for fiscal year 2025 to $549.3 million, an increase of $4.7 million over the previous fiscal year. University researchers also attracted $329.9 million over the fiscal year that ended June 30, the...
IPR, Iowa PBS could lose millions in federal funding after cuts to public broadcasting
WOI-DT - Iowa
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July 19, 2025
The House passed a bill Friday morning that would slash $9 billion in foreign aid and public broadcasting. IOWA, USA — Early on Friday morning, the House passed a $9 billion budget cut that includes funds for both foreign aid and public...