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Sports · Des MoinesIowa (17-16, 7-13 Big Ten) The Hawkeyes are turning to Ben McCollum to energize a program that had faded the past two years under all-time wins leader Fran McCaffery. McCollum was one of the biggest stories in college basketball last season. He moved up from Division II Northwest Missouri State to lead Drake to a school-record 31 wins, Missouri Valley regular-season and tournament championships and to the second round of the NCAA Tournament. Pla…See the Story
Ben McCollum brings record of success to Iowa as he takes another step up on the coaching ladder
59% Center coverage: 12 sources

Donald Trump · Des MoinesThe Des Moines Register published a late-stage Iowa poll that Selzer conducted, which showed his opponent, then-Vice President Kamala Harris, ahead by three points shortly before the 2024 election. Trump ultimately won Iowa by more than 13 points.See the Story
Trump Secures Legal Win to Shift Lawsuit Against Des Moines Register to Iowa State Court
100% Right coverage: 5 sources

Starbucks · Des MoinesWhile the government shutdown is not set to impact the strike being considered by Starbucks unionized workers, organizers said the recent government action has affected the ability of some Starbucks employees across the country to form their own unions. A…See the Story
Unionized Starbucks workers rally in Des Moines ahead of potential national strike
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