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Tsunami · Hawaii

Tsunami waves reach California and Hawaii after massive earthquake in Russia

38% Center coverage: 257 sources

Tsunami waves have reached California and Hawaii several hours after a powerful 8.8 magnitude earthquake in Russia’s Far East. The U.S. National Tsunami Warning Center said Wednesday morning that tsunami waves measuring 1.6 feet above tide level have been observed in Arena Cove in the U.S. state of California.See the Story

Firefighters · Nebraska

Fire is still raging at a Nebraska biofuels plant where explosion left 3 missing

62% Center coverage: 146 sources

Fire and heavy smoke were still pouring out of a Nebraska biofuels plant Wednesday morning, preventing firefighters from getting close enough to search for three people missing in a huge explosion a day earlier, officials said.See the Story

Chuck Grassley · United States

Grassley says he was ‘offended’ and ‘disappointed’ by Trump’s insults

44% Center coverage: 45 sources

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Why Is the Air Quality Bad Today in Iowa? Air Quality Alert Issued as More Smoke Moves In

83% Center coverage: 6 sources

Iowa will be blanketed by hazy skies for the next few days with the air quality index spiking and causing poor conditions for sensitive Iowans.Air Quality See the Story

Dotdash Meredith Joins Ranks of Other Iowa-Tied Companies that Have Changed Their Names

83% Center coverage: 6 sources

Dotdash Meredith is following a well-trodden path in changing its name. Here are some other Iowa-tied companies that have adopted new names.See the Story

See inside new Blue Ribbon Bar and Eatery at the Iowa State Fair

100% Center coverage: 1 sources

Check out photos of the new Blue Ribbon Bar and Eatery at the Iowa State Fair, in the former Steer-N-Stein location on Grand Avenue.Des Moines, Iowa · Des Moines Read Article

Joni Bell built an Iowa State Fair empire. Now she takes on her biggest challenge yet.

100% Center coverage: 1 sources

Despite tight margins and increasingly gourmet fair food, Joni Bell will open a new restaurant on the fairgrounds. Can the adored chef repeat success?Des Moines, Iowa · Des Moines Read Article

This Iowa hospital is among the best in the US across multiple specialties. Here's why.

100% Center coverage: 1 sources

An Iowa hospital landed in the Top 50 on U.S. News & World Report's annual "Best Hospital" list. See how Iowa hospitals compare.Des Moines, Iowa · Des Moines Read Article

These 11 new Des Moines restaurants are blowing up. Have you tried them yet?

100% Center coverage: 1 sources

Readers can explore everything from Turkish kebabs and Hawaiian plate lunches to Japanese-French fusion and Southern classics.Des Moines, Iowa · Des Moines Read Article

Democratic US Senate candidate Nathan Sage says he'll visit 99 Iowa counties in 99 days

100% Center coverage: 1 sources

Democrat Nathan Sage says he plans to campaign in all 99 Iowa counties in 99 days, beginning Aug. 1.Senate · Iowa Read Article

What's the forecast for fall 2025 in Iowa? See one almanac's prediction

100% Center coverage: 1 sources

July has been hot and wet. What does fall have in store for Iowa? See the fall forecast from the Old Farmer's Almanac.Des Moines, Iowa · Des Moines Read Article

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