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The Montgomery County Fair hosted pro wrestling for the first time: Here’s what it was...

Dayton Daily News - Ohio ·

Mark Jimison, Montgomery County Fair Board President, said the board was looking for something different and WR gave them an opportunity to enhance community interaction and bring people together. “We’re always interested in attracting people that...

Brain & Courtlin’s ‘First Responder Friday’ Honors Meradith Jasper

K92.3 - Iowa · July 11, 2025

Every Friday morning at 6:30 a.m., Brain & Courtlin pay tribute to an Eastern Iowa first responder during their 'First Responder Friday' segment! The weekly honoree receives a $25 gift card to Wild Hogs Saloon and Eatery in Walford and a $25 gift...

Iowa Co. deputies searching for semi involved in hit and run on USH 18/151

WMTV - Wisconsin · July 11, 2025

IOWA COUNTY, Wis. (WMTV) -The Iowa County Sheriff’s Office is asking for the public’s help in identifying a flatbed semi that was involved in a hit and run Thursday afternoon. According to a Facebook post by the Sheriff’s Office, at around 1:45...

2,000 athletes expected for today’s kickoff of the Summer Iowa Games

Radio Iowa · July 11, 2025

Athletes of all ages and abilities in a wide range of sports will be headed for central Iowa later today for the start of the 39th annual Summer Iowa Games. Spokesman Cory Kennedy says the events will assemble competitors from all corners of the...

National French Fry Day 2025 – The Best Fries in Eastern Iowa [GALLERY]

98.1 KHAK - Iowa · July 11, 2025

Did you know that the second Friday in July is actually a major food holiday?! This Friday, July 11th is National French Fry Day 2025! According to a survey from YouGov, French fries are one of the most beloved American dishes. It's tied for first...

On Iowa Politics Podcast: July 11, 2025 Edition

The Gazette - Iowa ·

On Iowa Politics is a weekly news and analysis podcast that aims to recreate the kinds of conversations that happen when you get political reporters from across Iowa together after the day’s deadlines have been met. Tackling anything from local to...

Paul McCartney Announces Des Moines Date on Upcoming Tour

Southwest Journal - Minnesota · July 10, 2025

Music legend Sir Paul McCartney is returning to Des Moines this fall, bringing his acclaimed “Got Back” tour to Casey’s Center on Tuesday, October 14, 2025. The announcement, made Thursday morning, marks McCartney’s first Iowa performance in eight...

Saydel's Kamden Jorgensen having breakout season, leads Iowa in HRs

Des Moines Register - Iowa ·

When Saydel junior Kamden Jorgensen steps up to the plate, Eagles fans perk up in the bleachers just a bit more than usual. As he walks to the batter's box, he takes a second to talk to either the previous hitter or someone who came in to score,...

Iowans protest water quality issues outside of event with Gov. Reynolds

Voice of Alexandria - Minnesota ·

Blake Iverson cheers as a truck honks at his sign about Iowa's water quality. Iverson protested with a group from Food & Water Watch outside of an event attended by Gov. Kim Reynolds. (Photo by Cami Koons/Iowa Capital Dispatch) The sound of...

IndyCar Series set for Iowa doubleheader

The Union - California ·

The NTT IndyCar Series heads to the Iowa Speedway for a doubleheader, the Synk 275 Saturday, and the Farm to Finish 275 Sunday. It will be the 5th time and sixth year that the Iowa Speedway will hold two races. Both races will be 275 laps, good...

Florida, Utah, Iowa among states that have tripled daily ICE arrests since January: Report

AOL ·

As President Donald Trump continues his mission to carry out the biggest mass deportation in history, multiple reports show how much daily immigration enforcement arrests have ballooned nationwide. The administration has set its sights on...

Winnebago To Shut Down Two Northeast Iowa Plants

Eagle 102.3 - Iowa · July 11, 2025

Over 100 Iowa workers will lose their jobs later this year as two Iowa facilities plan to close. CBS2 reports that Winnebago Industries will implement the layoffs at two Iowa plants later this year. The move will put 121 employees out of work. The...

Iowa woman accused of shooting her husband takes the stand in murder trial

KCCI 8 - Iowa · July 11, 2025

Karina Cooper took the stand in her own murder trial Thursday, KCRG reports.The Tama County woman is accused of murdering her husband, Ryan Cooper. In June 2021, Ryan was found dead at his home in Traer. He died from two gunshot wounds to the...

Iowa Democratic leader pushes for return of first-in-the-nation status, Republicans not worried

WOI-DT - Iowa · July 10, 2025

Iowa House Minority Leader Brian Meyer is pushing to restore Iowa's position after a 2023 DNC move, citing Midwest values. DES MOINES, Iowa — Some Iowa Democratic Party leaders are pushing for a return of the traditional first caucus system after...

Iowa DNR urging paddlers to stay off rain-swollen rivers

KTIV - Iowa · July 10, 2025

SIOUX CITY (KTIV) - The Iowa Department of Natural Resources is urging paddlers to stay off rain-swollen rivers due to recent weather. Iowa DNR says some rivers are already dangerously high at or near flood stage. DNR also says more rivers can...

Iowa, South Dakota to receive millions in national opioid settlement

KTIV - Iowa · July 10, 2025

SIOUX CITY (KTIV) - Two Midwest attorneys general announced that both South Dakota and Iowa are expected to receive millions of dollars in an opioid settlement. Recently, there was a $720 million national settlement with eight opioid drug makers,...

First look at Xavier's 2025-26 non-conference men's basketball schedule

Yahoo Sports ·

Xavier University announced its non-conference men's basketball schedule for the 2025-26 season on Thursday, July 10. Xavier will play Murray State in an exhibition opener at Cintas Center on Saturday, Oct. 18 before first-year head coach Richard...

Read Flash flood warning in effect for parts of Iowa, Illinois until early Friday morning

WQAD 8 - Illinois ·

Severe storms dumped heavy rain across the region, including our northern hometowns and the Quad Cities metro. MOLINE, Ill. — Several flash flood warnings are in effect across the News 8 viewing region. This includes one until 5 a.m. for parts of...

Iowa basketball makes final six schools for 2026 4-star guard

Hawk Central - Iowa ·

After signing highly-touted forward Trey Thompson, Iowa basketball is among the final six schools for elite 2026 guard Katrelle Harmon. In addition to Iowa, Harmon's five other finalists include Alabama, Creighton and Big Ten foes Oregon, Rutgers,...

Hospital mergers have dropped in the first half of the year

Chief Healthcare Executive · July 11, 2025

Fewer hospital mergers and acquisitions are taking place this year. There were only eight reported hospital deals in the second quarter of the year, according to data released Thursday by Kaufman Hall, the healthcare consulting firm. It represents...