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Travel Trouble: Texans Among the Rudest Airline Passengers
Power 95.9 - Arkansas
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June 19, 2025
I'm sure we've all been there. You pay for an overpriced ticket to sit at your gate for 2 hours only for one passenger who seemed to have conveniently forgotten their headphones during their phone calls... Well, it turns out that Texas is no...
3 years later, Iowa campground reopens after suffering major tornado damage
WQAD 8 - Illinois
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Beginning, July 1 campers will be able to stay at Red Haw State Park. In March 2022, an EF 3 tornado wiped out numerous buildings and trees damaging the area. CHARITON, Iowa — On July 1, visitors can experience an enriched camping area at Red Haw...
Iowa State Patrol: Coon Rapids man dies in Highway 141 crash during rainstorm
WOI-DT - Iowa
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June 18, 2025
Iowa State Patrol says Jerry Hager, 60, was not wearing a seatbelt and suffered fatal injuries from the crash GUTHRIE COUNTY, Iowa — One man is dead after a multi-vehicle crash in Guthrie County Tuesday night. Iowa State Patrol says 60-year-old...
How Mass Immigration Raids Impact Communities
WTAE 4 Pittsburgh - Pennsylvania
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July 16, 2025
How Mass Immigration Raids Impact Communities Correspondent Jessica Gomez travels to Postville to speak with community members. MATTER OF FACT. AS OF MID JUNE, 56,000 PEOPLE WERE IN ICE DETENTION. IT’S AN INCREASE OF MORE THAN 16,000 PEOPLE FROM...
Remains of World War II veteran escorted home to Iowa Falls
KCCI 8 - Iowa
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June 27, 2025
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 plane in Papua New Guinea in...
Brightline safeguards; Trump resistance; 'Alligator Alcatraz', NazisLetter writers
Treasure Coast Palm - Florida
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One writer argues that personal responsibility, not more safeguards, is key to preventing deaths around trains. Another expresses concern over the perceived lack of resistance to the MAGA movement. Brightline: More safeguards won't stop deaths,...
Memphis basketball remains AAC's scheduling torch bearer. What about rest of the league?
Memphis Commercial Appeal - Tennessee
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Memphis basketball continues to lead the AAC in strength of schedule, setting a standard for other teams. South Florida and Wichita State have notably improved their non-conference schedules for the 2025-26 season. Tim Pernetti, the AAC’s...
The Dyrt names an Iowa campground as one of the Midwest's best
Iowa City Press Citizen
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F.W. Kent Park Campground, near Iowa City, was ranked the eighth best Midwest campground. The campground offers 86 first-come, first-served sites. The park includes a 27-acre lake for fishing and over 13 miles of hiking trails. An eastern Iowa...
Record travel numbers expected in Iowa over July 4th weekend
Radio Iowa
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June 27, 2025
Travel during the upcoming 4th of July holiday is expected to set new records both in Iowa and nationwide. AAA-Iowa spokesman Brian Ortner says the motor club is projecting more than 72-million people will be traveling over the Independence Day...
RAGBRAI 2025 daily planner: Route, mileage and highlights along the way
KCCI 8 - Iowa
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July 16, 2025
CONDITION. ANOTHER NEWS. RAGBRAI IS JUST ONE WEEK AWAY. THE RIDE KICKS OFF NEXT SUNDAY WHEN CYCLISTS HIT THE ROAD IN ORANGE CITY, MAKING THEIR WAY ALL ACROSS THE STATE. KCCI’S BEAU BOWMAN SHOWS US HOW TO PREPARE AND PREVENT INJURY. DURING THE WEEK...
Find a vacation-like boutique shopping experience at LeClaire’s Root 67 retailers
KWQC - Iowa
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June 28, 2025
LECLAIRE, Iowa (KWQC) -Katie Thompson from The Clothing Co. and Nest Modern Goods highlights how you can be a tourist in your own backyard by spending the day in LeClaire at the Root 67 shops. The Clothing Co. offers shopping for all occasions and...
Where were the cheapest places to fill up on E85 gas in cities in Iowa County in week ending June 21?
East Central Iowa News
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June 27, 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 E85...
National Weather Service confirms five tornadoes in southeast Minnesota & northern Iowa on Wednesday
KTTC - Minnesota
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June 27, 2025
(KTTC) – Heavy wind and rain made its way across southeast Minnesota and northern Iowa on Wednesday, with numerous tornado warnings also in effect that afternoon. On Friday, the National Weather Service (NWS) confirmed there were five tornadoes...
Not sure if you are vaccinated for measles? Here's what to do
Des Moines Register - Iowa
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Iowa has reported seven cases of measles in 2025, making now the time to check vaccination statuses or schedule an appointment to receive the MMR vaccine. Two of the measles cases in Iowa were in vaccinated individuals, according to data from the...
Official gives tips to farmers if ICE shows up & Paid parking could be coming to busy Okoboji tourist spots
KWIT - Iowa
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June 27, 2025
*After immigration enforcement officials conducted a raid at a meatpacking plant in Omaha, some Iowa farmers are wondering how to protect their employees without legal status in the U.S. Joe Henry is the state director for the League of United...
Alexander Rossi makes his feelings known on why testing at Iowa Speedway is a “big priority”
Sportskeeda
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June 27, 2025
Ed Carpenter Racing driver Alexander Rossi, alongside the other IndyCar drivers, has tested at the Iowa oval circuit. In line with this, he has revealed why it is a 'big priority' for him and the other drivers to have a go at it ahead of Round 11,...
Senator Ernst touts cuts to USAID in $9 billion recissions package
Radio Iowa
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July 16, 2025
The U.S. Senate is debating a package of $9 billion in federal budget cuts, carrying out many of the cuts identified by Elon Musk’s Department of Government Efficiency or DOGE. Iowa Republican Joni Ernst has been leading the Senate’s DOGE Caucus....
iPhone hack that lets travelers in nine states race through airport security
Daily Mail
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June 27, 2025
Apple has rolled out an update across nine states that's being hailed as a game-changer for travelers. Users can now add their driver's license or state ID to Apple Wallet, allowing them to breeze through airport security with just a tap of their...
Judge will decide verdict for Iowa City man who fled the country to avoid prosecution
The Gazette - Iowa
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The Gazette offers audio versions of articles using Instaread. Some words may be mispronounced. IOWA CITY — An Iowa City man, who fled to Jordan to avoid prosecution for attempted murder and other charges in May 2023, waived his right to a jury...
Where were the cheapest places to fill up on premium gas in cities in Iowa County in week ending June 21?
East Central Iowa News
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June 27, 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...