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Viral TikTok Video Looks at Best Movies Set in Various Iowa Towns

Y105 - Iowa · July 8, 2025

A very cool, viral TikTok video has been making the rounds showing a plethora of films set in various Iowa towns. Full disclosure: just because a movie was set in a location doesn't mean it was filmed there. No less, Iowa is obviously not the...

Big TSA Policy Change Could Make Iowa Travel Faster

Q 107.5 - Iowa · July 8, 2025

If you've travelled by airplane in the past 19 years, you're likely very well aware of the grind TSA can be. In Iowa, we do enjoy smaller airports and, usually, shorter TSA lines - but things can still slow way down and back way up. Well, there...

Chair of Iowa-based Brownells gun store Frank Brownell dies at 85

The Ames Tribune - Iowa ·

Frank Brownell III, chair of Brownells, died on June 18 at age 85. Brownell led the company for decades, expanding it into a global firearms accessories supplier. He was a major supporter of the Des Moines Metro Opera, donating $1 million in 2021....

Small towns face lawyer shortages, Iowa State research says

The Ames Tribune - Iowa ·

Small towns experiencing population decline often see staples like grocery stores, day cares and schools close, Iowa State University sociology professor David Peters said, leading to less access and hardship. One lesser-known, missing part of...

Where were the cheapest places to fill up on regular gas in cities in Des Moines County in week ending June 28?

SE Iowa News · July 7, 2025

Federal Energy Regulatory Commission (FERC) Commissioner Mark C. Christie | www.ferc.govFederal Energy Regulatory Commission (FERC) Commissioner Mark C. Christie | www.ferc.gov There was a single gas station in cities across Des Moines County...

I-80 exit in West Des Moines closing for more than 6 weeks

Des Moines Register - Iowa ·

Those who travel eastbound on Interstate 80 in West Des Moines should be aware of an upcoming ramp closure that could slow their trips for the next month. The eastbound I-80 exit ramp to 60th Street (exit 122) will close so crews can patch the...

Plans unveiled for Italian-American center's new Des Moines home

Des Moines Register - Iowa ·

The Italian-American Cultural Center of Iowa is renovating the historic Butler Mansion in Des Moines. The $20 million project will include a museum, marketplace, speakeasy-style bar, cafe, and bocce courts. The center aims to preserve the...

Cheapest midgrade gas in cities across Iowa County in week ending June 28

SW Wisconsin News · July 7, 2025

Federal Energy Regulatory Commission (FERC) Commissioner Mark C. Christie | www.ferc.govFederal Energy Regulatory Commission (FERC) Commissioner Mark C. Christie | www.ferc.gov There was a single gas station in cities across Iowa County selling...

Iowa Speedway through the years

Des Moines Register - Iowa ·

Construction began on the track at the site of the $70 million Iowa Speedway, south of Interstate Highway 80, at Newton in 2005.Copyright 2005 The Des Moines RegisterThe tunnel at Iowa Speedway was completed and work began on the track on March 6,...

Spirit Lake Man Dies After Motorcycle is Hit by SUV in North Iowa

KCHA News - Iowa · July 7, 2025

Home/Local News/Spirit Lake Man Dies After Motorcycle is Hit by SUV in North Iowa One person is dead and three are injured after an SUV and two motorcycles collided in north Iowa over the holiday weekend. The Iowa State Patrol says the wreck...

Blues Traveler Return to Red Rocks with Spin Doctors and Gin Blossoms

Jambands · July 7, 2025

Blues Traveler, photo by Bill Kelly On July 4, Blues Traveler hosted their annual Independence Day concert at Morrison, Colo.’s Red Rocks Amphitheatre, a tradition dating back to 1992. The show featured support from the Gin Blossoms, and their old...

5 Well Priced Vacation Spots Close To The Quad Cities For Summer 2025

B100 - Iowa · July 7, 2025

Whether you're looking for a day trip or a week-long adventure, these spots provide the perfect balance of excitement and relaxation, all without breaking the bank. From nearby attractions to hidden gems, there's something for every kind of...

KCCI at 70: Eric Hanson looks back at Pope John Paul II's historic visit to Iowa

KCCI 8 - Iowa · July 7, 2025

Twenty years after Channel 8 went on the air, the call letters had changed to KCCI, everything was in color and local personalities were still key.Mary Brubaker’s run on daytime TV continued, showcasing musicians and lifestyle trends. So did...

Alongside President Trump in Iowa, Secretary Rollins calls for celebration of America 250

KXEL News - Iowa · July 7, 2025

President Donald J. Trump held a massive celebration on the eve of Independence Day at the Iowa State Fairgrounds where he launched the year-long Great American State Fair in celebration of America’s 250th birthday. The Great American State Fair...

Governor candidate Sand travels through N'West Iowa

Moville Record - Iowa ·

SANBORN—Rob Sand is no stranger to meeting people in N’West Iowa. For the last few years, Iowa’s state auditor has held town hall meetings in all 99 counties, including in Lyon, O’Brien, Osceola and Sioux. Sand is continuing that tradition this...

1 gas station in cities throughout Des Moines County had the cheapest premium gas in week ending June 28

SE Iowa News · July 6, 2025

Federal Energy Regulatory Commission (FERC) Commissioner Allison Clements | www.ferc.govFederal Energy Regulatory Commission (FERC) Commissioner Allison Clements | www.ferc.gov There was a single gas station in cities across Des Moines County...

I-80 closing overnight between Waukee, West Des Moines

Des Moines Register - Iowa ·

The Iowa Department of Transportation will close part of eastbound Interstate 80 west of Des Moines beginning the night of July 7. Drivers traveling eastbound on I-80 will encounter closed lanes and need a detour. When will the Iowa DOT close...

2024 H-1B petitions: Approvals for employers classified under Administrative and Support and Waste Management and Remediation Services industry across Iowa City Today publication area

Iowa City Today · July 7, 2025

Ur Mendoza Jaddou, Director of the U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services. | https://www.uscis.gov/about-us/organization/leadership/ur-m-jaddou-director-us-citizenship-and-immigration-servicesUr Mendoza Jaddou, Director of the U.S. Citizenship...

These Iowa Counties Have the State's Worst Bridges [GALLERY]

Eagle 102.3 - Iowa · July 7, 2025

Bridges are a somewhat intimidating subject for me. A native Minnesotan, I was on my way to downtown Minneapolis for a Twins baseball game in 2007 when the I-35 bridge collapsed during rush hour on August 1. My girlfriend, now wife, and I stopped...

Free Rural Teacher Summit For Eastern Iowa Educators

Radio Dubuque - Iowa · July 7, 2025

If you are a rural schools teacher in Eastern Iowa, there is an opportunity for you learn, network and feel supported coming up next month. The Community Foundation of Greater Dubuque is hosting the 3rd annual Rural Teacher Summit on Thursday,...