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Cheapest diesel in cities across Iowa County in week ending June 28

Cheapest diesel in cities across Iowa County in week ending June 28

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...

Washington removes head of Maintenance & Construction Department

Washington removes head of Maintenance & Construction Department

Southeast Iowa Union offers audio versions of articles using Instaread. Some words may be mispronounced. WASHINGTON — Early in the week of June 23, Washington City Administrator Joe Gaa called then-Maintenance and Construction Supervisor JJ Bell...

Retiring Catch Des Moines CEO Greg Edwards reflects on 25 years

Retiring Catch Des Moines CEO Greg Edwards reflects on 25 years

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...

Iowa CIty man tied to shooting sentenced to 10 years for gun possession

Iowa CIty man tied to shooting sentenced to 10 years for gun possession

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...

WATCH: Trump Launches Year-Long Celebration of America’s 250th With Special Iowa Event

WATCH: Trump Launches Year-Long Celebration of America’s 250th With Special Iowa Event

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...

With No Clear Front-Runner, Democrats Begin Testing 2028 Presidential Waters

With No Clear Front-Runner, Democrats Begin Testing 2028 Presidential Waters

Some Democrats are beginning to make early moves toward the 2028 presidential race, with potential contenders stepping into key primary states months after former Vice President Kamala Harris’s loss to Republican President Donald Trump in...

Artist’s RV, trailer destroyed in devastating fire on the way to Des Moines Arts Festival

Artist’s RV, trailer destroyed in devastating fire on the way to Des Moines Arts Festival

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...

Trump visits Iowa to kick off America’s 250th anniversary, reassure farmers on trade

Trump visits Iowa to kick off America’s 250th anniversary, reassure farmers on trade

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...

Bahls farm maintains German connection

Bahls farm maintains German connection

-Messenger photo by Darcy Dougherty Maulsby Richard Bahls, left, and Sascha Boden, a former exchange student from Germany, are shown here on the Bahls’ Calhoun County farm in October 2024.ROCKWELL CITY — In the history of Calhoun County, some...

Where were the cheapest places to fill up on diesel in cities in Des Moines County in week ending June 21?

Where were the cheapest places to fill up on diesel in cities in Des Moines County in week ending June 21?

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...

Lavender draws visitors to Iowa farm

Lavender draws visitors to Iowa farm

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....

"How many times do we have to spank Louisville": Fans react as Kentucky transfer Jayden Quaintance sparks rivalry buzz ahead of 2025-26 season

"How many times do we have to spank Louisville": Fans react as Kentucky transfer Jayden Quaintance sparks rivalry buzz ahead of 2025-26 season

Jayden Quaintance is excited to experience Kentucky's rivalry game against Louisville. The former Arizona State star shared his thoughts about that blockbuster matchup during Interview Day. KSR shared Quaintance's answer on X on Wednesday. A...

Iowans decry proposed federal budget cuts, tax breaks

Iowans decry proposed federal budget cuts, tax breaks

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...

To kick off celebrations of America's founding, Trump travels to its heartland

To kick off celebrations of America's founding, Trump travels to its heartland

President Trump will deliver a speech in Iowa Thursday night launching a year of "America250" events for the country's 250th anniversary while Republican leadership races to pass his "One Big Beautiful Bill" through the House. The event will be at...

Cubs prized prospect Owen Caissie showcasing powerful bat in Iowa

Cubs prized prospect Owen Caissie showcasing powerful bat in Iowa

Chicago Cubs prospect Owen Caissie is the organization's top-ranked prospect due to his impressive power. Caissie's dedication to training and hard work from a young age has contributed to his success. The 22-year-old's power has drawn attention...

Starnes named to travel industry board

Starnes named to travel industry board

Keosauqua — Emily Starnes, Executive Director of the Villages of Van Buren, has been appointed to the Board of Directors for Iowa Travel Industry Partners (iTIP), a statewide organization committed to advancing Iowa’s tourism industry through...

July Fourth gas prices to hit lowest level in four years as 72.2 million expected to travel

July Fourth gas prices to hit lowest level in four years as 72.2 million expected to travel

Gas prices in the United States are dipping to their lowest numbers since 2021 as a record 72.2 million Americans are preparing to hit the road for the Fourth of July this weekend.The nationwide average for a gallon of gas is currently $3.14,...

Artist's RV, trailer destroyed in devastating fire on the way to Des Moines Arts Festival

Artist's RV, trailer destroyed in devastating fire on the way to Des Moines Arts Festival

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 Festival.H.C. Porter told KCCI she was leaving her home in Vicksburg, Mississippi,...

Where could drivers find the cheapest gas in cities within Iowa County in week ending June 28?

Where could drivers find the cheapest gas in cities within Iowa County in week ending June 28?

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...

WATCH: Trump to Launch Year-Long Celebration of America’s 250th With Special Iowa Event

WATCH: Trump to Launch Year-Long Celebration of America’s 250th With Special Iowa Event

President announces kick-off of America250 commemoration with patriotic address, tributes to farmers, and preview of national plans By yourNEWS Media Newsroom President Donald Trump will begin the official countdown to the 250th anniversary of the...

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