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14 Guinness World Records Iowa holds
From the largest pickleball paddle to the shortest bull to the biggest collection of pencils, discover the Guinness World Records Iowa and its residents hold.
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Davenport restaurant feeding federal workers for free amid government shutdown
The only qualifier a federal employee has to meet to eat free at Flavors of India is to show a work badge to verify their employment. Flavors of India owner Apjeet Makkar wants federal employees to treat his restaurant like their home kitchen as they wait for the federal government shutdown to end. Makkar has…
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Your guide to 12 fun & frugal family outings in Iowa
Uncover 12 budget-friendly family activities in Iowa, from historic sites to natural wonders. Have fun without spending a fortune!
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Hey Iowa, did you know you can get a library card at any library in the state?
Obtaining a library card in Iowa isn’t restricted to a city of residence. Any Iowan can get a library card at any library in the state.
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Lansing bridge — the only Mississippi River crossing for 60 miles — is closing permanently
Lansing bridge, a transportation lifeline connecting Lansing in northeast Iowa to Wisconsin, is set to close in October.
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Big harvest no comfort to Iowa farmers, who worry about another Farm Crisis
President Donald Trump is expected to announce soon that his administration will send billions of dollars in assistance to farmers.
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Report: Nitrate levels toxic to Iowa water
New data from the National Library of Medicine show nitrates in Iowa’s waterways reached toxic levels earlier than scientists first thought.
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Des Moines schools still focused on $265 million bond vote, despite Ian Roberts arrest
30,000 reasons. That’s what Interim Superintendent Matt Smith said he would point to: the district’s 30,000 students, when asked why Des Moines Public Schools’ upcoming bond referendum still matters in the wake of the recent scandal involving former superintendent Ian Roberts.
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This quirky Des Moines home up for sale features a working fire pole
Built by a well-respected local architect as their personal residence, a quirky home for sale in the Lower Beaver neighborhood hides a very unusual design choice on its second floor.
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Kinnick Stadium to host EA Sports tournament to raise money for children’s hospital
Gamers will take over Kinnick Stadium this weekend to compete in a College Football 26 tournament for charity.
