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Sunday Talk: Ernst on Eliminating $9 Billion of Waste in Washington
KIOW - Iowa
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July 20, 2025
Over the past decade since my fellow Iowans sent me to Washington to make the big spenders squeal, I’ve been exposing waste, fraud, and abuse almost too insane to believe. This week, I was proud to see some of that work deliver a win for Iowa...
Donald Nathanael Wendel
The Hinsdalean - Illinois
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July 23, 2025
Donald Nathanael Wendel, passed away June 28, 2025, with family at his side. Wendel, a second generation Norwegian Swede, was born in 1929 at Hinsdale Sanitarium to Nathanael and Anna Johanna Wendel (of Wendel's Sheet Metal Works on First Street...
How Do Colorado Men's Heights Compare To Nearby States?
94 KIX Country - Colorado
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July 24, 2025
New research shows that despite being home to things like the highest suspension bridge and the highest botanical gardens, Colorado men aren't especially tall when compared to other states. Read More: What is Colorado’s Average IQ in 2025? | In...
Traffic Touchpoint: Week of July 21
KWQC - Iowa
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July 21, 2025
QUAD CITIES, Iowa/Ill. (KWQC) - A list of traffic alerts in the Iowa and Illinois KWQC viewing area. Alerts are ordered as newest first then ongoing. KWQC will continue to update this weekly list as more alerts are posted. Have a traffic alert?...
Cael Happel joins UNI wrestling staff as Director of Operations
BVM Sports
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July 21, 2025
CEDAR FALLS, Iowa --- UNI head wrestling coach Doug Schwab on Monday announced the hiring of Panther All-American Cael Happel as the program's Director of Operations. A five-year member of the Panther Train, Happel returns to UNI where he will...
Where Did They Go?
The Hamburg Reporter - Iowa
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July 24, 2025
Phyllis Buell September Journey When the days go by at a somewhat even pace – sometimes it seems as if they haven’t gone by at all. That happened to me this past week. My second oldest granddaughter called to tell me she was flying from Colorado...
Cedar Falls prepares for intense heat for RAGBRAI riders
KCRG - Iowa
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July 21, 2025
CEDAR FALLS, Iowa (KCRG) - Later this week, RAGBRAI riders will roll into Cedar Falls when heat indexes climb into the 100’s. The city will host more than 20,000 people as an overnight town. “We’re trying to be extra prepared because we know we’ll...
Louisville favorites nominated for 'Best Attraction for Sports Fans'
Spectrum News NY1 - New York
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July 24, 2025
LOUISVILLE, Ky. — USA Today has nominated four Louisville staples for the publication's 10Best Readers' Choice Award for "Best Attraction for Sports Fans." The city is the only in the U.S. with four attractions nominated, more than any other...
In mobile home parks, clean and safe tap water isn’t a given
Bristol Press - Connecticut
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The worst water Colt Smith has seen in 14 years with Utah’s Division of Drinking Water was at a mobile home park, where residents had been drinking it for years before state officials discovered the contamination. The well water carried...
DMPD searching for missing teens labeled 'endangered juveniles'
Des Moines Register - Iowa
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The Des Moines Police Department is requesting help finding two missing teenagers. 17-year-old Alexis and 14-year-old Zayden were last seen in the 900 block of Southwest Porter Avenue late morning Saturday, July 12, according to a news release...
All the Cute Details on Vanessa Kirby's Relationship With Paul Rabil
Cosmopolitan
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July 21, 2025
We're back in our Vanessa Kirby era (NOT that we ever left) thanks to Fantastic Four: First Steps coming to theaters this week, so please settle in for a lesson on all things Paul Rabil. Who, if you weren't aware, is Vanessa's fiancé! In other...
What's included in tax-free weekend in Tennessee? Look…
Memphis Commercial Appeal - Tennessee
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Tennessee's tax-free weekend runs from July 25-27, 2025. Clothing and school supplies under $100 per item are tax-exempt. Computers priced at $1,500 or less are also included in the tax-free holiday. Tax-free weekend begins July 25 in Tennessee....
What's happening this weekend in Stevens Point? 3 events you don't want to miss
Stevens Point Journal - Wisconsin
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STEVENS POINT − The Stevens Point Journal is starting a new feature this week, highlighting local events in the Stevens Point area. Every week, you’ll find three local events ranging from children’s activities to festivals, learning events,...
Food Network includes downtown St. Paul diner on its list of the best in US
St. Cloud Times - Minnesota
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It doesn't matter what time it is: Mickey's Diner in downtown St. Paul is always open. The establishment was recently included on Food Network's list of the best classic diners in all 50 states. "To say that the diner is steeped in history is an...
Donations needed for organizations back-to-school event
KCRG - Iowa
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July 18, 2025
IOWA CITY, Iowa (KCRG) - A collaborative group of organizers are seeking donations for their back-to-school event. The ‘Ready, Set, School’ event is asking for donations to host their annual school supply and backpack giveaway. Organizers are...
MSU actor directs New Ulm's 'Music Man' with the help from some friends
Mankato Free Press - Minnesota
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NEW ULM — After seeing him all over Minnesota State University productions last year — including both Highland Summer Theatre shows and as a director of the children’s theater play during the school year — Landon Hudson has traveled to New Ulm,...
Where were the cheapest places to fill up on midgrade gas in cities in Webster County in week ending July 19?
Central Iowa Times
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July 24, 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 Webster County selling...
Boone County crews save fallen hiker at Ledges State Park
The Ames Tribune - Iowa
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A 30-year-old hiker injured his ankle at Ledges State Park, requiring a multi-agency rescue operation. Difficult terrain and weather conditions complicated the rescue, which forced them to lift the man out by rope. Multiple Boone County agencies...
Cheapest E85 gas in cities across Howard County in week ending July 19
NE Iowa News
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July 24, 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 Howard County selling E85...
Where were the cheapest places to fill up on E15 gas in cities in Union County in week ending July 19?
South Iowa News
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July 24, 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 were two gas stations in cities across Union County selling E15...