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Big, Beautiful Bill Heads Back to House

Donald Trump · United States

Big, Beautiful Bill Heads Back to House

43% Center coverage: 51 sources

WASHINGTON (NEXSTAR) - President Donald Trump's big, beautiful bill is teed up for a vote in the House, after it barely passed out of the Senate and then out of the House rules committee, but the bill in its current form is expected to face pushback. For 12 hours, the House rules committee debated the lengthy legislation, and some Republicans already expressed their issue with the bill. "They went a little further than many of us would have pref…See the Story

Law Enforcement Wants to Prevent Impaired Boating over Holiday Weekend

Independence Day · Moorhead

Law Enforcement Wants to Prevent Impaired Boating over Holiday Weekend

65% Center coverage: 20 sources

Operation Dry Water kicks off this weekend.See the Story

Kim Reynolds Executive Order Directs Iowa Board of Regents to Review Cases of Antisemitism

Kim Reynolds · Des Moines

Kim Reynolds Executive Order Directs Iowa Board of Regents to Review Cases of Antisemitism

70% Center coverage: 13 sources

Gov. Kim Reynolds has signed an executive order requiring Iowa's regent universities to review their policies on antisemitism.See the Story

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Capitol Notebook: Iowa Awards JBS’ New Perry Plant $12M in Tax Benefits

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Capitol Notebook: Iowa Awards JBS’ New Perry Plant $12M in Tax Benefits

Iowa Attorney General Brenna Bird won't run for governor in 2026

64% Center coverage: 11 sources

It's a decision that surprised some political observers who had expected Bird to jump into the Republican primary to succeed Gov. Kim Reynolds.Radio · Des Moines See the Story

Fireworks Pose Challenges for Veterans Living with PTSD in Central Florida

100% Center coverage: 7 sources

As Central Florida prepares for Fourth of July celebrations, veterans with PTSD face challenges due to the triggering sounds of fireworks.Independence Day · Cincinnati See the Story

County official in eastern Iowa launches run for State Auditor - Radio Iowa

100% Center coverage: 1 sources

Iowa County Supervisor Abigail Maas says she’s running state auditor in 2026. Maas, a Republican, says her experience as a county supervisor and in helping cities balance their budgets will set her up for the role of state auditor. “I know better than most people would on where to look to find the issues and […]Iowa County, Iowa · Iowa County See the Story

Road of Honor: Ribbon Cutting Notes Project Completion

100% Center coverage: 2 sources

KEOKUK — The faint sound of a bagpipe started playing in the Keokuk National Cemetery on Friday as Dan Proctor played the instrument. As the sound grew louder, he was joined by the local Honor Guard as they posted the…Keokuk · Keokuk See the Story

Ceremony marks new road to Iowa's only national cemetery - Radio Iowa

100% Center coverage: 1 sources

A four-year effort to get the road to the Keokuk National Cemetery repaired culminated with a ribbon cutting Monday. Keokuk Mayor Kathie Mahoney took office four years ago, and made it a priority to resurface the street to Iowa’s only national cemetery after years of patching left it in poor shape. “This road leads to […]Keokuk · Keokuk Read Article

Many Areas Got Above Average Rains in June - Radio Iowa

100% Center coverage: 1 sources

There was a wealth of rain for several areas of the state in June, but State Climatologist Justin Glisan says the statewide average was pretty close to normal. “Overall precipitation for the state was about 6 inches, and that’s about three-quarters of an inch above average,” Glisan says. He says many areas saw totals well […]Iowa, United States · Iowa See the Story

Survey: Iowa's economy is slowing as imports and exports slip - Radio Iowa

Coverage: 2 sources

Inflation is rising, trade numbers are falling, and the overall Midwestern economy is slowing, according to a monthly survey of supply managers in Iowa and eight other states. Creighton University economist Ernie Goss says a score of 50 is considered growth neutral on the zero-to-100 scale, and the region may soon be seeing the numbers […]Economy · Iowa See the Story

Iowa State University Presidential Search Committee Sets Best Qualities of Future Leader

60% Center coverage: 5 sources

Iowa State University's presidential search committee began crafting a list of qualities of a future university president during their first meeting July 1.Ames · Ames See the Story

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