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Trump triumphant at fairgrounds during America 250 speech
The Ames Tribune - Iowa
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9:44 pm CT July 3, 2025Share this update Fist-pumps and fireworks as attendees depart and ponder Trump's words Nick El Hajj Fireworks boomed across the sky for almost 10 minutes as “YMCA” played right after Trump walked off the stage. As “YMCA”...
Iowa Lottery spokesperson retires after 25 years
Radio Iowa
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June 30, 2025
The woman who has been the main spokesperson for the Iowa Lottery is retired as of today. Mary Neubauer started at the Lottery in October of 1999 as everyone was preparing for the potential computer shutdowns brought on by Y2K. “Obviously so much...
1 gas station in cities throughout Iowa County had the cheapest E15 gas in week ending June 28
East Central Iowa News
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July 3, 2025
Federal Energy Regulatory Commission (FERC) Chairman Willie L. Phillips | www.ferc.govFederal Energy Regulatory Commission (FERC) Chairman Willie L. Phillips | www.ferc.gov There was a single gas station in cities across Iowa County selling E15...
Trump signs executive order calling for foreign tourists to pay higher national park fees
CBS News
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President Trump signed an executive order Thursday calling on the national park system to charge higher entry fees for foreign visitors. It instructs Interior Secretary Doug Burgum — who oversees the National Park Service — to "develop a strategy"...
Former Iowa legislator writes children’s book on fleeing war in Bosnia
Iowa Starting Line
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July 3, 2025
Several times during our interview, Anesa Kajtazović’s voice breaks. More than 30 years later, the memories of fleeing her childhood home—the sound of gunfire, packing her life into a backpack, and leaving her grandparents and beloved dog Bobi...
DNC Takes Swipe at Trump's 'Big, Beautiful Bill' Outside His Iowa Speech
Newsweek
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July 3, 2025
In an exclusive statement to Newsweek, the Democratic National Committee (DNC) said it plans to place a billboard slamming President Donald Trump's much-debated financial package dubbed the "big, beautiful bill," directly outside the Iowa State...
Trump in Iowa to kick off 250th US birthday
Patterson Irrigator - California
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US President Donald Trump visits the midwestern state of Iowa on Thursday to kick off a year-long celebration of America's 250th birthday -- and tout his own second-term presidency. The Republican will deliver a campaign-style speech followed by...
US Facing Storm Threats as Millions Travel for July Fourth Weekend
Newsweek
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July 3, 2025
With millions of Americans set to travel over the Fourth of July weekend, forecasters are warning stormy weather could produce potential hazards and hamper plans. Why It Matters The American Automobile Association (AAA) forecast that some 72...
Retiring Catch Des Moines CEO Greg Edwards reflects on 25 years
Des Moines Register - Iowa
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In a quarter-century that has seen Des Moines shake off a reputation as a sleepy crossroads to become the fastest-growing major metro in the Midwest, Greg Edwards has led the mission of transforming its image. Edwards, 70, will retire July 31...
Cheapest diesel in cities across Iowa County in week ending June 28
East Central Iowa News
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July 3, 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 Iowa County selling...
Iowa CIty man tied to shooting sentenced to 10 years for gun possession
Iowa City Press Citizen
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O'Sean Dentale Horton, 29, was sentenced to 10 years in prison for possessing firearms as a felon. Horton was involved in a 2023 shooting incident where he fired at a person five times. He had prior convictions, including intimidation with a...
Artist’s RV, trailer destroyed in devastating fire on the way to Des Moines Arts Festival
KMIZ ABC 17 - Missouri
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June 26, 2025
By Kelby Wingert Click here for updates on this story VICKSBURG, Mississippi (KCCI) — A Mississippi artist experienced a devastating fire that destroyed her RV and trailer carrying many art pieces when she was on her way to the Des Moines Arts...
WATCH: Trump Launches Year-Long Celebration of America’s 250th With Special Iowa Event
[your]NEWS
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July 3, 2025
President Trump kicks-off the America250 commemoration with patriotic address, tributes to farmers, and preview of national plans By yourNEWS Media Newsroom President Donald Trump begins the official countdown to the 250th anniversary of the...
Texas Agencies Missed Opportunities to Fund Flood Warning System
Insurance Journal
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July 10, 2025
Over the last decade, an array of Texas state and local agencies missed opportunities to fund a flood warning system intended to avert a disaster like the one that killed dozens of young campers and scores of others in Kerr County on the Fourth of...
Where were the cheapest places to fill up on diesel in cities in Des Moines County in week ending June 21?
SE Iowa News
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June 26, 2025
Federal Energy Regulatory Commission (FERC) Chairman Willie L. Phillips | www.ferc.govFederal Energy Regulatory Commission (FERC) Chairman Willie L. Phillips | www.ferc.gov There was a single gas station in cities across Des Moines County selling...
Volunteers are getting ready for RAGBRAI
KTIV - Iowa
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July 10, 2025
ORANGE CITY, Iowa (KTIV) - RAGBRAI is just 11 days away and Wednesday night was volunteer training for the community that will kick off this year’s ride. Volunteers in Orange City got to learn more about their jobs over the upcoming week and got a...
Trump visits Iowa to kick off America’s 250th anniversary, reassure farmers on trade
SRN News
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July 3, 2025
Audio By Carbonatix By Nandita Bose WASHINGTON (Reuters) -President Donald Trump travels to Iowa on Thursday to kick off celebrations marking America’s 250th anniversary next year and to tout recent trade and legislative actions to heartland...
Lavender draws visitors to Iowa farm
Missouri Farmer Today
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MISSOURI VALLEY, Iowa — The hills are alive with the wonderful scent and color of lavender at the Loess Hills Lavender Farm. Summer is a special time of year for Tracy Porter, owner of the business near Missouri Valley in Harrison County, Iowa....
Iowans decry proposed federal budget cuts, tax breaks
The Gazette - Iowa
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The Gazette offers audio versions of articles using Instaread. Some words may be mispronounced. As the U.S. Senate pushes through its version of a budget reconciliation bill, local officials, a health care provider and Iowa Medicaid recipient on...
Toll Gate High School Top Ten
Warwick Beacon - Rhode Island
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Name: Joshua Maynard Rank in Class: 1 Future Plans (education): Political Science at Brown University Future Plans (career): Public policy High school activities and any positions held: Vice President of class (Freshman, Sophomore, Senior);...