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Things To Do in Des Moines this weekend: Festivals, free movies and National Ice Cream Day
KCCI 8 - Iowa
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July 18, 2025
Looking to get out of the house this weekend?Check out these events and activities happening across the metro July 18-20, but make sure you check the weather and put on sunscreen before you head out. Maybe pack an umbrella, too. Related video...
Iowa’s U.S. Representatives vote to send rescission package to president
Radio Iowa
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July 18, 2025
The four Iowans who serve in the U.S. House joined other Republicans early this morning in giving final approval to a $9 billion package of federal budget cuts. First district Congresswoman Mariannette Miller-Meeks said the bill cutting “waste,...
Iowa Republicans are blind to the state's economic woes
Burlington Hawk Eye - Iowa
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How can you tell when politicians aren’t being honest with you about the future? When they aren’t honest with you about the past. This thought occurred to me when I read Rep. Zach Nunn’s opinion column in the Des Moines Register last week about...
After years, businesses start moving into newly renovated historic buildings
KCRG - Iowa
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July 19, 2025
CEDAR RAPIDS, Iowa (KCRG) - After years of waiting, a multi-million-dollar historic preservation project in downtown Cedar Rapids is almost complete. The city had plans for the Guaranty Bank building, the Strand Theater, and the “Dragon” building...
Storms late Friday night in eastern Iowa, some could be strong into Saturday morning
KGAN - Iowa
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CEDAR RAPIDS, Iowa (Iowa's News Now) — Summer is returning after a brief hiatus with high humidity and rounds of storms in eastern Iowa. The first round of storms will begin late Friday night and could impact outdoor plans into Saturday morning. A...
21-Year-Old community organizer launches campaign for Iowa House District 54
KGAN - Iowa
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STOUT, Iowa — Leila Staton, a 21-year-old advocate for child sexual assault survivors and women’s health, is officially running to represent Iowa House District 54. Staton, a Democrat and first-time candidate, says she’s running to give rural...
Democrat Ashley WolfTornabane seeks to flip Iowa’s 4th Congressional District
KCCI 8 - Iowa
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July 19, 2025
A new contender has entered the race for Iowa’s 4th Congressional District. Ashley WolfTornabane, a stay-at-home mom and former education assistant from Storm Lake, has announced her campaign, sharing her passion for everyday Iowans and the...
Pascual Pedro-Pedro not the only one: Immigration arrests, deportations triple in Iowa
Iowa Starting Line
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July 18, 2025
Pascual Pedro-Pedro, the 20-year-old West Liberty man whose only crime was being brought here by his dad when he was 13, was deported to Guatemala last week. He helped his high school soccer team get to state, and recently worked in construction,...
Iowa farmers urge lawmakers to back agriculture funding amid federal cuts
KGAN - Iowa
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LINN COUNTY, Iowa — Iowa farmers are calling on state lawmakers to support the Department of Agriculture, as they say federal funding and resources are critical in rural communities. One Eastern Iowa farmer took part in Thursday's statewide...
Cedar Rapids Metro Economic Alliance offering $5000 for remote workers to relocate
KCRG - Iowa
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July 18, 2025
CEDAR RAPIDS, Iowa (KCRG) - The cities of Cedar Rapids, Hiawatha, and Marion are partnering with a national relocation company to try and bring more workers to the area. It’s phase one of the Cedar Rapids Metro Economic Alliance‘s talent...
3,900 new workers boost Iowa's June labor force
Burlington Hawk Eye - Iowa
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DES MOINES — In June, for the second consecutive month, 3,900 Iowans entered the labor force. The increase in workers brought Iowa’s labor force participation rate to 67.4 percent, up from 67.3 percent in May. At the same time, Iowa’s seasonally...
Grade school aged business owners adding boost to Chariton Farmers Market
Fox17 - Iowa
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CHARITON, Iowa — Farmers’ markets across the state are in full swing. For some business owners, it can take years of work just to secure a coveted spot. When it comes to Chariton, they believe in starting the path to entrepreneurship young....
City of Des Moines accepting proposals for renovation, reuse of Argonne Armory building
WOI-DT - Iowa
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July 17, 2025
Development proposals are due by Friday, Oct. 31, 2025. DES MOINES, Iowa — Des Moines is now accepting development proposals for a historic building in the East Village neighborhood. The Des Moines Office of Economic Development is interested in...
D.C. Dispatch: Iowa legislators cheer fentanyl reclassification, federal spending cuts
Voice of Alexandria - Minnesota
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President Donald Trump signs the HALT Fentanyl Act, July 16, 2025, in the East Room of the White House. Iowa Sen. Chuck Grassley is second from the right. (Official White House Photo by Daniel Torok) This week in the nation’s capital, President...
Moline man charged with forgery, identity theft in Iowa insurance fraud case
WQAD 8 - Illinois
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July 18, 2025
Dennis Flaherty is charged with forgery and identity theft after investigators say he deposited clients' insurance checks without their consent. DES MOINES, Iowa — A Moline man is facing felony charges in Iowa following an investigation by the...
Packers urged to make $21 million sacrifice, trade for Giants star defender
Sporting News
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July 18, 2025
The Green Bay Packers are shaping up to be one of the NFL’s top contenders in 2025. But like every other team, their roster isn’t without flaws. One area of concern entering the season is the pass rush. The Packers lack a dominant edge presence,...
New Iowa prescription drug law faces still uncertain future after federal court hearing
The Gazette - Iowa
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The Gazette offers audio versions of articles using Instaread. Some words may be mispronounced. DES MOINES — Pieces of a new state law regulating third-party health care companies are likely to remain on hold — but only for certain companies — a...
Stephanie Steiner enters race for Iowa’s 4th Congressional District
KTIV - Iowa
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July 18, 2025
SUTHERLAND, Iowa (KTIV) - Another candidate has entered the race for Congress in Iowa’s 4th Congressional District, looking to replace current Congressman Randy Feenstra who is expected to run for the state’s governor seat next year. Stephanie...
Prosch, Drey nominated for Iowa Senate District 1
Moville Record - Iowa
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The Woodbury GOP Executive Committee congratulates Christopher Prosch on being selected as the Republican nominee for Iowa State Senate District 1 for the Special Election set for August 26th, 2025. The special election was set by Governor Kim...
Iowa farmers fear the impact forthcoming USDA cuts could cause
Voice of Alexandria - Minnesota
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Iowa Farmers Union members talked about the importance of a partnership with USDA and the problems that could arise from cuts to its programs. (Photo contributed by Aaron Lehman) Farmers on a virtual town hall with Iowa Farmers Union talked...