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Cubs prized prospect Owen Caissie showcasing powerful bat in Iowa
Des Moines Register - Iowa
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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...
Iowa man injured after striking animal on Highway 169 near Grant City
KTTN - Missouri
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June 29, 2025
A Creston, Iowa, man was injured Saturday morning when his motorcycle struck an animal and overturned in Worth County, according to the Missouri State Highway Patrol. The crash occurred at 7:50 a.m. on Saturday, June 28, on Highway 169,...
Starnes named to travel industry board
Burlington Hawk Eye - Iowa
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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...
Where could drivers find the cheapest gas in cities within Iowa County in week ending June 28?
East Central Iowa News
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July 2, 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...
July Fourth gas prices to hit lowest level in four years as 72.2 million expected to travel
Washington Examiner
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July 3, 2025
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,...
WATCH: Trump to Launch Year-Long Celebration of America’s 250th With Special Iowa Event
[your]NEWS
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July 3, 2025
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...
Your Iowa driver’s license or ID – now in Google Wallet
Newton Daily News - Iowa
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The Iowa Department of Transportation (DOT) is pleased to announce the Agency’s latest mobile ID milestone: you can now add your Iowa driver’s license or state ID to Google Wallet. You’ll be able to seamlessly and securely present it at 200+ TSA...
4th Of July 2025 Gas Prices Across Minnesota, Iowa, South Dakota
97.3 KKRC - South Dakota
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July 2, 2025
Travelers planning Independence Day road trips across Minnesota, Iowa, and South Dakota will see some higher gas prices. GasBuddy says the national average for a gallon of gas will be ticking up just a bit to around $3.17 a gallon on July 4....
PODCAST: Iowa basketball practice views, Koen Entringer's Vegas pick
Hawk Central - Iowa
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This week's Hawk Central radio show is basically a game of "What Did Chad Miss?" while on vacation? Now, as the Register's Chad Leistikow returns to the fold from Maine, teammate Tyler Tachman takes his turn with some time off but not before...
Iowa soldier who died during World War II returns home
KCRG - Iowa
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June 27, 2025
DES MOINES, Iowa (KCCI) - Iowa Falls native Cpl. Melvin Huff was escorted home Thursday night after his remains were returned by an airplane that landed at Des Moines International Airport. Huff was just 19 when the Army lost contact with his...
Tourist dies in mysterious Dominican Republic drowning three months after student whose body was never found
Daily Mail
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June 28, 2025
A Canadian tourist has been found dead on a beach in the Dominican Republic, marking the second recent mysterious fatality in the Caribbean country under unexplained circumstances. Dorian Christian MacDonald, 38, of Nova Scotia, Canada, was...
1 gas station in cities throughout Des Moines County had the cheapest midgrade gas in week ending June 14
SE Iowa News
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June 22, 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...
Des Moines road closure planned for U.S. 6/East Euclid Avenue on June 21-22
Ames Today - Iowa
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June 18, 2025
U.S. 6/East Euclid Avenue in Des Moines will be temporarily closed for construction work on June 21 and 22, according to the Iowa Department of Transportation's Grimes Construction office. The closure is scheduled from midnight on Saturday, June...
"Great feeling as a coach": Former Iowa HC Fran McCaffery makes feelings known on Hawkeyes transfer portal exodus following Penn hiring
Sportskeeda
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July 2, 2025
Fran McCaffery was hired as Penn's basketball coach in March after coaching 15 years at Iowa. The Hawkeyes fired McCaffery after the 2024-25 season, which led to several Iowa players entering the transfer portal. On Tuesday, McCaffery, on CBS...
Tourist Attractions in Los Angeles
PlanetWare
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Written by Brad Lane, Joni Sweet, and Lana Law Updated Jun 27, 2025 The sprawling city of Los Angeles, in Southern California, is filled with year-round attractions and things to do. It has long been known internationally in the film and...
Travel guide for the Omaha area: Friday, June 27
KETV 7 - Nebraska
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June 27, 2025
Travel guide for the Omaha area: Friday, June 27 SYSTEM. WE’RE TAKING A LOOK AT BAYLISS PARK IN IOWA TODAY. LOOK AT THAT. THE SUN RISING. IT’S GOING TO BE A GREAT WEATHER DAY. LIKE SEAN SAID. AND AT A PARK IN OMAHA TODAY, THE HISTORIC MEMORIAL...
Georgia college town among nation’s top 25 by Travel + Leisure
Savannah Now - Georgia
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Athens, Georgia, home of the University of Georgia, has been named one of the "25 Best College Towns and Cities in the U.S." by Travel + Leisure. The publication highlights the town’s unique blend of campus energy, creative culture, and strong...
Des Moines police say 2-year-old expected to survive after being hit by vehicle
KCCI 8 - Iowa
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June 17, 2025
Des Moines police responded to a crash Tuesday morning in which a child was injured after being struck by a vehicle.Police say they were called shortly before 7 a.m. Tuesday to East University Avenue between East 36th Street and East 38th Street...
Trump to visit Iowa to begin US’s 250th anniversary celebrations: What to know
Washington Examiner
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July 1, 2025
President Donald Trump will visit Des Moines on July 3 for an event to kick off what he’s touted as a year of celebrations culminating in the United States’s 250th birthday on July 4, 2026.The event, hosted by America250, will include a “Salute to...
Sioux City native Chris McGowan makes candidacy for Iowa’s 4th Congressional District official
KTIV - Iowa
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July 1, 2025
SIOUX CITY (KTIV) - After announcing his campaign in late June, a Sioux City native has officially filed for Iowa’s 4th Congressional District. Chris McGowan, the president of the Siouxland Chamber of Commerce, launched his campaign on Wednesday,...