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Last-Minute Iowa Day & Overnight Trips to Take Before Summer Officially Ends
Trying to squeeze in a quick Iowa getaway? We’ve got your back with these 8 ideas.
Prosecutors: Trump Tried to Have Security Footage Deleted to Hide Evidence
Special Counsel Jack Smith on Thursday filed new charges against former president Donald Trump in relation to his mishandling of classified documents after he left the White House, providing new evidence that Trump sought to have security camera footage at his private...
Beat the Iowa Heat This Week at One of These Free Cooling Centers
With hotter temperatures in the forecast this week than Iowa has seen all year, cooling centers are opening up around the state where people can recover in an air conditioned place for free.
8 Iowa Theme Parks for an Unforgettable Summer
Get wild in Iowa this summer with our roundup of adventure and theme parks for every thrill seeker in your crew.
Restaurant inspection update: Dogs in the building, moldy food and rodent droppings
State, city and county inspectors have cited Iowa restaurants and stores for hundreds of food-safety violations during the past four weeks, including months-old, moldy food, rodent droppings, spoiled hot dogs and the presence of animals in the building. At least four...
What Spring Looks Like in Every State
Slowly but surely, many Americans are shedding their coats and heading outdoors to embrace the welcomed change of seasons as spring unfolds around the country. Using historical weather data and various event listings, Stacker gathered 50 different looks at spring around the country.
11 Summer Festivals Across the US to Check Out on Your Next Vacation
Bounce researched some of the best festivals to attend during your summer break, using Google deep-dives, Tripadvisor, Outside magazine, and various blogs. The 11 activities listed here give you the opportunity to take part in an amazing summer vacation experience in nearly every corner of the country.
Why Trump Was Indicted
Former President Donald Trump was indicted on felony charges on Thursday in conjunction with allegations that he secretly paid “hush money” to an adult film star in order to cover up an affair. A Manhattan grand jury voted to indict Trump for his role in the $130,000...
Rural Iowa Superintendent Says Voucher Bill Helps Privileged Few That Private Schools Can ‘Cherry-Pick’
Perry Community Schools Superintendent Clark Wicks has a few thoughts on Gov. Kim Reynolds’ private school voucher bill, which Iowa lawmakers are set to debate on Monday. Wicks said the legislation, which would divert over $900 million in taxpayer funds over its first...
Jeff Cooling Bringing Working-Class Background to Iowa House
Incoming Iowa Rep. Jeff Cooling (D-Cedar Rapids), a newly elected legislator who begins his service today, said he’s most looking forward to bringing his common sense, real-world perspective on labor and workers' issues to the Iowa Legislature, and to learning new...
These Iowa Restaurants Will Be Open On Thanksgiving Day
Whether you are going it alone or you and your family would rather simply skip the hoopla of preparing Thanksgiving dinner and go out to eat, you will find several places in Iowa to enjoy dinner on Thanksgiving. You can always find some national chains that are open...
6 ‘Gourd-geous’ Pumpkin Patches You Can Visit In Iowa
As far as fall family outings go, hunting for the best pumpkins to decorate and carve is a must. Sure, you could buy a pumpkin at some big-box store, but that’s no fun. Iowa has dozens of pumpkin patches throughout the state, and those farmers deserve your support. ...
Decorah Teen Heartbroken After Being Banned From Girls’ Sports in Iowa
Gavy Smith started playing sports so she could spend time with her friends and learn new things. “I enjoy just spending time with my friends and just like the community of it all, and just being able to play on a team and have those people that you can count on,” she...
Whitewater Kayaking Parks Replace Old Dams in Iowa
Whitewater kayaking is growing increasingly popular in Iowa as parks dedicated to the recreational activity have started to sprout up. Chuck Ungs, a Linn County conservation education specialist, said the whitewater park in Manchester has been helpful for him during...
Millions Of Undocumented Immigrants Pay Higher Taxes Than Trump
Who could forget Donald Trump’s speech more than four years ago when he said: "When Mexico sends its people, they’re not sending their best. They’re not sending you, they are sending people that have lots of problems, and they are bringing those problems with us. They...
GOP Attacks On Greenfield’s Business Record Mislead Voters
State and national Republicans have run with the claim in conservative media that Theresa Greenfield "evicted" tenants from an Iowa strip mall when she was president of a real estate firm, but the facts are less explosive than the GOP alleges. As the general election...
Local Officials Listen to Workers, Governor to Businesses
As meat packing plants across Iowa experience outbreaks of the coroanvirus, local officials have stepped up to demand more while Gov. Kim Reynolds has largely communicated with business leaders. At a coronavirus briefing in Black Hawk County on Friday, Waterloo Mayor...
The Final TV Ads: Each Candidate’s Closing Iowa Pitch
Time is running out for the 2020 presidential candidates to win over those still-undecided Iowa caucus-goers. With five days left, the top seven candidates competing here have new TV ads to make that last appeal to the people of Iowa before they caucus on Feb. 3....
Lawmakers To Meet With Mobile Home Advocates On Rent Increases
Iowa lawmakers are gathering Saturday to hear from mobile home residents in the state following this year’s reports of double-digit rent increases by out-of-state landlords. Concerns that the state is not upholding the rights of mobile home communities arose at the...
Steve King’s Tin-Foil Conspiracy Theory With FBI, DOJ, CIA, State Dept.
Iowa Congressman Steve King has been sharing a mass conspiracy theory about why he thinks federal charges were never brought against former FBI Director James Comey or Hillary Clinton. It includes a cover-up that involves the State Department, the CIA, the FBI and the...
Iowa’s Joni Ernst, Chuck Grassley Noncommittal On Gun Control
All eyes will turn to the Senate in September when lawmakers return to the Capitol with a host of issues to tackle, chief among them gun safety legislation already approved by the Democratic-controlled House of Representatives. In the wake of two August mass shootings...
Iowa Water Crisis Worsening, Major Beach Closed Due To Blue-Green Algae
The beach and new outdoor waterpark at the $60 million Honey Creek Resort are closed this week, as well as two other beaches on Rathbun Lake. The closures came after dangerous blue-green algae blooms were detected at several spots around the lake. Swimming warnings...
27,110 Steps With Bernie Sanders In Iowa
Who are you calling old? Bernie Sanders showed off both his organizational strength and personal stamina during a marathon of parades over the 4th of July holiday in Iowa. While nine other candidates criss-crossed the state this week, the 77-year-old Sanders certainly...
Delaney Calls Green New Deal ‘Impossible,’ Medicare For All ‘Dangerous’
John Delaney called the Green New Deal "impossible," Medicare For All "dangerous," and went after some of his fellow Democrats for being too soft on immigration during a campaign stop in Panora Saturday afternoon. The Democrat made it clear he wants to be the...
Trump’s “Treason” Charge A New Low For Dictatorial President
President Trump’s vicious attack on Democrats, many of whom have bravely served their country, deserves unqualified condemnation. Trump’s labeling of fellow patriotic Americans with treasonous behavior, an offense punishable by death, crossed the line of acceptable...
A Holiday Test For Your Trump-Loving Uncle Bob
In his first year as President, Trump has come under criticism for his outrageous tweets, insults, serial lying and flip flopping on issues. While Trump’s popularity numbers have declined, he has maintained a solid minority that are unwavering in their support. What...
Trump’s EPA Head Vows To Kill Iowa Wind And Solar Energy Credits
Someone should check Chuck Grassley's pulse. Iowa's senior senator declared back in August of 2016 that a President Donald Trump would eliminate tax credits for wind energy "over my dead body." And yet yesterday, Environmental Protection Agency Administrator Scott...
Draft Dodger Trump Doesn’t Mind Sending Others To War
Why are Republicans so unwilling to speak up as this President with no military, no diplomatic and no elective office experience is recklessly making threats of imminent war with North Korea? His record shouldn’t give anyone confidence that he has a clue as to the...
Medicaid Cuts Could Bring Back Scenes From Bygone Era
With the Fourth of July just around the corner, that’s a sure sign summer is here. And summer traditionally means vacation season. A summer vacation that is riveted in my memory was in August 1962 when my parents, my two brothers and I piled into our Dodge and headed...