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World discus champ Tausaga, back in SD after China, Europe tours, eyes Tokyo title
Times of San Diego
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July 8, 2025
Laulauga “Lagi” Tausaga, virtually unrecognized, flew home to San Diego on Sunday, headphones covering her ears and a pink Labubu doll hooked to her backpack. The defending world champion in the discus gathered her gear at Terminal 2 baggage claim...
Alongside President Trump, Secretary Rollins called for celebration of America by recognizing America 250 at state fairs across the nation
Osmond Republican - Nebraska
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July 8, 2025
WASHINGTON, D.C. – 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...
Buffalo Bill, Des Moines and the Iowa State Fair
Cityview Magazine - Iowa
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July 2, 2025
Feature Story By John Busbee 7/2/2025 By the time the shows ended their 33-year run, Buffalo Bill’s Wild West had played to more than 50 million people. It was the spectacle of the era, performed for European royalty to salt-of-the-earth people in...
Trump Signs Two Executive Orders Prioritizing US Residents Over Foreign Tourists At National Parks
TFPP Wire
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July 5, 2025
America’s national parks are about to cost more for international visitors. President Trump has signed a new order raising fees for foreign tourists while keeping prices low for Americans. Key Facts: President Trump signed an executive order...
Warning: Travel Insurance May Not Cover This
Forbes
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When things go wrong this summer, travel insurance can help — except when it doesn't. getty As summer travel heats up, so does the demand for travel insurance. But before you click “buy” on a policy, take a minute to read the fine print. "There...
Cheapest E15 gas in cities across Iowa County in week ending June 28
SW Wisconsin News
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July 5, 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...
Des Moines refugee agencies get some federal funds to…
Des Moines Register - Iowa
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Two Des Moines resettlement agencies say they have continued to provide aid and support to new arrivals and existing refugees despite President Donald Trump's stop-work order. In one of his first acts in office, Trump cancelled flights for...
TRANSCRIPT: Matt Campbell formal Big 12 Media Days press conference
On3
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July 8, 2025
Iowa State‘s head coach stepped up to the podium on Tuesday morning to speak in front of the entire throng of press inside the Ford Center in Frisco, Texas, during day one of Big 12 Media Days. Here’s everything he shared during his time. Opening...
KCCI at 70: Retired anchor Kevin Cooney returns to talk memorable stories from his 4 decades at KCCI
KCCI 8 - Iowa
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July 8, 2025
KCCI at 70: Retired anchor Kevin Cooney returns to talk memorable stories from his 4 decades at KCCI WERE YOU BEATEN AS TOM WAS AT THE BEGINNING? THEY WERE PRETTY ROUGH. THERE WAS SOME PHYSICAL ABUSE, NOT TERRIBLY BAD. IT ENDED FAIRLY QUICKLY....
Steve Hilton calls Newsom ‘a disgrace’ for ditching California to meet with South Carolina voters
Washington Examiner
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July 8, 2025
California Republican gubernatorial candidate Steve Hilton slammed Gov. Gavin Newsom (D-CA) on Tuesday for traveling across the country to meet with rural residents in South Carolina as parts of his state remain in ruins.“This is Gavin Newsom’s...
Clarence Everett Joyce
The Gazette - Iowa
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Clarence Everett Joyce Walker Clarence Everett Joyce, 97, of Walker, Iowa, passed away surrounded by his family on Monday, July 7, 2025, at The Views of Marion. A Memorial Service will be held on Friday, July 18, 2025, at 11:00 a.m. at Murdoch...
New parking garage opens at Des Moines International Airport
WOI-DT - Iowa
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July 1, 2025
The garage's total capacity increased by 63%, moving from 1,800 to over 2,900 spaces, according to a press release. DES MOINES, Iowa — The Des Moines International Airport announced another construction milestone as part of its $445 million...
Where were the cheapest places to fill up on premium gas in cities in Des Moines County in week ending June 21?
SE Iowa News
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July 1, 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...
Planned Parenthood warns 'Big Beautiful Bill' cuts threaten Iowa reproductive health
KGAN - Iowa
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CEDAR RAPIDS, Iowa — One of the provisions from the Big Beautiful Bill cuts federal spending to some reproductive health and family planning providers for a year, and these changes can bring some issues to reproductive health services in Iowa....
Joy on canvas
Moville Record - Iowa
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For Diane O’Hern the lake is her happy place. She is at home with the waters of Storm Lake and the Iowa Great Lakes. Diane grew up in Alta, near Storm Lake, and her family took a vacation every summer in Okoboji since she was a small child. “Our...
Kuiper named to travel group board
The Messenger - Iowa
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Kerrie Kuiper, executive director of Visit Fort Dodge, has been named to the Board of Directors of Iowa Travel Industry Partners, the state’s nonprofit tourism association. Iowa Travel Industry Partners supports the state’s travel and hospitality...
Windschitl launches Iowa congressional campaign & recreation projects updates in Siouxland
KWIT - Iowa
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July 8, 2025
The field of candidates for the Iowa 4th congressional district continues to grow on the Republican side, as a longtime state lawmaker is in the race for 2026. State Representative Matt Windschitl, of Missouri Valley, launched his campaign on...
Parks receives Iowa Central’s Outstanding Teaching Tech Award
The Messenger - Iowa
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LAKE CITY — Stewart Memorial Community Hospital is proud to recognize Marissa Parks, pictured at left, as the recipient of the Outstanding Teaching Tech Award, presented by Iowa Central Community College. This annual award honors clinical...
Single vehicle accident on Highway 34
Southeast Iowa Union
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Southeast Iowa Union offers audio versions of articles using Instaread. Some words may be mispronounced. On July 1, 2025, at approximately 5:21 a.m. the Henry County Sheriff’s Office received a 911 call of a vehicle roll over in the 1400 grid of...
Matt Campbell Faces Kansas State Ultimatum as AD’s Move Sparks Iowa State Questions
Essentially Sports
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July 5, 2025
Matt Campbell has delivered a miracle in Ames. Eleven wins. A Big 12 title shot. It’s Iowa State’s best season ever. And yet, just months after that historic high, the Cyclones are staring down what might be the most defining fork-in-the-road...