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Humane society announces changes in city contract
KWQC - Iowa
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June 28, 2025
MUSCATINE, Iowa (KWQC) - The Muscatine Humane Society announced that they will no longer operate under contract with the City of Muscatine. This will go into effect on July 1, the humane society said. According to a media release, the humane...
Friends and colleagues of Iowa news anchor remember her 30 years after she went missing
KYMA - Arizona
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June 28, 2025
MASON CITY, Iowa (CBS, KYMA/KECY) - On June 27, 1995, Jodi Huisentruit, a morning news anchor at KIMT News 3, a CBS affiliate in Mason City, Iowa, did not make it to work. Three decades later, there are still no clear answers about what happened...
Three Iowa State Cyclones' 2026 Targets to Watch For In the Month of July
Sports Illustrated - New York
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June 28, 2025
The Iowa State Cyclones and head coach Matt Campbell faced their ups-and-downs throughout the month of June when it comes to the 2026 recruiting cycle. Between losing the top commit in the class and hosting a slew of prospects, the repercussions...
Des Moines Man Arrested After Fatal Hit-and-Run in Merle Hay Neighborhood
Iowa Pulse
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June 27, 2025
DES MOINES, Iowa — A Des Moines man has been arrested in connection with a fatal hit-and-run crash that occurred Monday evening in the city’s Merle Hay neighborhood. According to the Des Moines Police Department (DMPD), 44-year-old Mario Ricardo...
Jefferson Woman Arrested for First-Degree Murder in Friday Evening Shooting
Iowa Pulse
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June 28, 2025
JEFFERSON, Iowa — A Greene County woman is facing a first-degree murder charge following a deadly shooting Friday evening just outside of Jefferson. According to the Greene County Sheriff’s Office, deputies responded to a report of shots fired...
Education Notes: Sauk Valley students on dean’s lists at University of Nebraska-Lincoln, University of Iowa
Sauk Valley - Illinois
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LINCOLN, Neb. – The University of Nebraska-Lincoln recently announced its dean’s list for the 2024-25 spring semester. The university named more than 6,700 students to the dean’s list. The list honors students who received a semester GPA of 3.5 to...
3,202 students enrolled in Iowa County school districts in 2024-25 school year
SW Wisconsin News
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June 28, 2025
Dodgeville School District Superintendent Paul Weber (2023) | Dodgeville School DistrictDodgeville School District Superintendent Paul Weber (2023) | Dodgeville School District There were 3,202 students enrolled in Iowa County school districts in...
Things to do in Des Moines this weekend: Arts festival, baseball, fireworks and more
KCCI 8 - Iowa
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June 27, 2025
LINKING THE BUILDINGS TOGETHER. AND FINALLY, NEARLY 200 OF THE COUNTRY’S TOP ARTISTS WILL BE IN DES MOINES THIS WEEKEND. THE DES MOINES ARTS FESTIVAL IS GOING ON AT WESTERN GATEWAY PARK. ALL THE FUN WILL KICK OFF FRIDAY MORNING AT 11:00 AND RUNS...
Ben McCollum discusses coaching philosophy after joining Iowa men's basketball
Iowa City Today
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June 27, 2025
Ben McCollum recently returned from a family vacation, his first in nearly two years. The trip followed a busy spring where he led Drake to the NCAA Tournament's Round of 32 and took on the role of Iowa men's basketball coach. During this period,...
Latest hog and pig report shows bearish market conditions for Iowa producers
KXEL News - Iowa
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June 27, 2025
The latest USDA Hogs and Pigs Report indicates bearish market conditions. Total inventory of animals is up compared to the previous report. Bernt Nelson, an economist with the American Farm Bureau Federation, said the latest report contained some...
C.R. officials say drinking water is safe, even amid nitrate spike in some Iowa rivers
The Gazette - Iowa
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The Gazette offers audio versions of articles using Instaread. Some words may be mispronounced. CEDAR RAPIDS — The Des Moines metro area has been experiencing the highest nitrate levels in the Des Moines and Raccoon rivers in more than a decade —...
Iowa newspaper company agrees to $9.5 million payout, faces three new class-action claims
KWQC - Iowa
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June 27, 2025
DAVENPORT, Iowa (ICD) - The Iowa-based newspaper company Lee Enterprises has agreed to pay $9.5 million to subscribers alleging privacy violations and is now facing three invasion-of-privacy lawsuits from current or former employees. The three new...
Des Moines school board asks for cheaper versions of education plan
Des Moines Register - Iowa
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Des Moines Public Schools officials want to ask taxpayers to approve a $500 million general obligation bond to cover construction costs. The Des Moines School Board has asked officials to create alternative plans to lower the long-term financial...
Des Moines Arts Festival honors Ames filmmaker's work. How to watch:
The Ames Tribune - Iowa
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Ames filmmaker Eric Smidt's documentary, "Light Painter," won Best Documentary Short at the Interrobang Film Festival. The film showcases the work of Ames photographer Dan McClanahan. The Interrobang Film Festival, held in conjunction with the Des...
Exclusive: Democrat on How Trump's Tariffs Could Reshape Key Iowa Race
Newsweek
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June 28, 2025
Christina Bohannan, an Iowa Democrat making her third go at the battleground congressional seat held by GOP Representative Mariannette Miller-Meeks, told Newsweek in an interview that tariffs have emerged as a major issue for voters in the...
Iowa football: Class of 2026 linebacker Billy Weivoda…
Iowa City Press Citizen
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IOWA CITY — Class of 2026 linebacker Billy Weivoda has committed to Iowa football, he announced on June 27. He picked the Hawkeyes over Virginia Tech, Appalachian State and Jacksonville State. Weivoda, who attends Milton High School in Georgia,...
Predicting the 2025 first-team All-Big Ten offense
Yahoo Sports
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The Big Ten is arguably more talented than it's ever been thanks to the addition of four West Coast programs - including two recruiting powerhouses - and the transfer portal, which has allowed top teams another avenue to bring in talented players....
Forecast: Heading for Sunday storms
Yahoo News
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DES MOINES, Iowa — After a respite from humidity on Friday, it returned along with heat on Saturday. These ingredients will help set us up for storm chances on Sunday. Lows Saturday night will stay warm as the main risk area for severe weather...
Worrying Caitlin Clark long-term injury fears emerge with indefinite Fever absence but not missing single game at Iowa
The U.S. Sun
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June 28, 2025
CAITLIN CLARK has missed more games this season than in her career to date - and there are fears her injuries could persist long-term. The Indiana Fever star has been key to the team's success this season, and they have lost three of the six games...
What you need to know about the 2025 Des Moines Arts Festival
KCCI 8 - Iowa
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June 26, 2025
LINKING THE BUILDINGS TOGETHER. AND FINALLY, NEARLY 200 OF THE COUNTRY’S TOP ARTISTS WILL BE IN DES MOINES THIS WEEKEND. THE DES MOINES ARTS FESTIVAL IS GOING ON AT WESTERN GATEWAY PARK. ALL THE FUN WILL KICK OFF FRIDAY MORNING AT 11:00 AND RUNS...