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Iowa Corn hosts Southern Iowa Ag Industry Tour

Brownfield Ag News ·

News Iowa Corn hosts Southern Iowa Ag Industry Tour June 20, 2025 By Mark Dorenkamp Filed Under: Crops, Iowa, News Industries connected to agriculture in southern Iowa were showcased by the Iowa Corn Growers Association this week. Southwest Iowa...

Iowa Baseball: Hawkeyes Look to Take the Next Step

Black Heart Gold Pants - Iowa · June 20, 2025

Iowa Baseball: The Offseason It’s a little wild how quickly sports seasons change. Within a few days, the Hawks must immediately look ahead to next year. Building a roster feels like it would be a 24/7/365 day thing. There isn’t much time to take...

Opinion: Medicaid cuts affect every Iowan

The Gazette - Iowa ·

The Gazette offers audio versions of articles using Instaread. Some words may be mispronounced. President Donald Trump and Iowa Republicans are working overtime to cut more than $800 billion in Medicaid funding to pay for a grotesque tax cut for...

Central Iowa water officials squash rumors that drinking water is unsafe

KCCI 8 - Iowa · June 20, 2025

Central Iowa water officials squash rumors that drinking water is unsafe NOW. CENTRAL IOWA WATER WORKS SAYS NITRATE LEVELS IN OUR LOCAL RIVERS ARE GOING DOWN. FOR THE MOST PART. YOU CAN SEE THOSE LEVELS OVER THE LAST THREE DAYS RIGHT THERE ON YOUR...

Opinion: Fueling an America-first energy future for Iowa’s farmers

The Gazette - Iowa ·

The Gazette offers audio versions of articles using Instaread. Some words may be mispronounced. Being a farmer in Iowa is no easy feat, and the last few years have presented new challenges. The value of Iowa farms was down 3.1% last year due to...

Ames cosmetic surgeon files for bankruptcy, surrenders medical license

The Ames Tribune - Iowa ·

Former Ames cosmetic surgeon Lindsay Sturm and her husband filed for bankruptcy after she surrendered her medical license amid accusations of incompetence. Sturm faces multiple lawsuits, including one involving a patient's death and another from a...

Former Drake players helping McCollum establish a new culture at Iowa

WQAD 8 - Illinois · June 20, 2025

A new era is underway for the Iowa men's basketball program with former Drake head coach Ben McCollum at the helm. IOWA CITY, Iowa — After achieving unprecedented success in his first and only year at Drake, Iowa head coach Ben McCollum has moved...

Two of Iowa’s top local leaders join national summit of mayors

Radio Iowa · June 20, 2025

Two Iowans are among the nearly 200 elected leaders from across the nation attending the United States Conference of Mayors, underway in Tampa, Florida. Waterloo Mayor Quentin Hart says he and his counterparts are discussing solutions to a wide...

Average VA IRRRL loan amount in Iowa declines from Q3 to Q4

Hawkeye Reporter - Iowa · June 20, 2025

The average VA Interest Rate Reduction Refinance Loan (IRRRL) amount in Iowa during the fourth quarter of fiscal year 2024 was $286,952, according to figures provided by the Veterans Affairs Home Loans Index.The average VA IRRRL amount in Iowa for...

Lone Tree Economic Development Group gains clarity on next purchases

The News - Iowa ·

By Cheryl Allen LONE TREE With matching funds in hand, having received $2,000 each from the City of Lone Tree and the Lone Tree Chamber of Commerce, the Lone Tree Economic Development Group was ready to move forward Monday with their next set of...

Two Months Into Pause on Tariffs, Economist Says Ag Still ‘Treading Water’

Successful Farming ·

It has been just over two months since the Trump Administration put a 90-day pause on the “Liberation Day” reciprocal tariffs that were set to be imposed on every U.S. trade partner. Since the pause in early April, there have been trade deals...

The new owner of the Los Angeles Lakers is from Iowa. What to know:

Des Moines Register - Iowa ·

Cedar Rapids native Mark Walter just became one of the most powerful owners in all of sports. The CEO and founder of holding company TWG Global is set to acquire a majority ownership stake in the Los Angeles Lakers, acquiring it from the Buss...

Judge blocks Biden-era nursing home staffing rules in Iowa lawsuit

Des Moines Register - Iowa ·

A federal judge in Iowa has permanently blocked parts of a Biden administration rule mandating minimum staffing levels in nursing homes. The judge ruled the staffing requirements exceeded the authority of the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid...

Paul L. Kendall: ‘No Kings’ requires political action

VTDigger - Vermont · June 20, 2025

Letters to the editor are brief reader responses to stories and opinion pieces published by VTDigger. Letters give voice to community members and do not represent VTDigger’s views. To submit a letter, follow the instructions here. Dear Editor,...

Inside look at Iowa basketball's offseason under coach Ben McCollum

Hawk Central - Iowa ·

Iowa's men's basketball team is exhibiting high intensity and physicality in offseason workouts under new coach Ben McCollum. McCollum emphasizes defense, mirroring his successful approach at Drake University. The team is also focused on strength...

Can Iowa football run the table with their 2025 schedule?

The Ames Tribune - Iowa ·

Could the 2025 season have some magic in store for the Iowa Hawkeyes? Is it possible that they could run the table and go undefeated given their slate? It isn't necessarily the most likely, but based on the odds, crazier things have happened. The...

Republicans learn to live with Trump’s limbo economy

Semafor · June 20, 2025

As President Donald Trump’s tariffs and his tax-and-spending bill change by the hour, his party is getting accustomed to a new reality: No one knows what’s going on with the economy. Record-high uncertainty stemming from his administration’s...

On Iowa Politics Podcast: Congressional Campaign Update 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...

United Way of Southeast Iowa has been meeting the communities needs for 100 years

Burlington Hawk Eye - Iowa ·

The United Way of Southeast Iowa has provided funds for community needs to the Burlington area for 100 years. Formerly the Community Chest, the United Way of Southeast Iowa has expanded beyond Burlington and West Burlington to include 20 zip...

Vendors demand budget action, not political drama

FBC News · June 20, 2025

Market vendors and farmers in Labasa have urged the government to prioritize everyday issues affecting Fijians rather than focusing on the current political disputes. Vendor Shakunta Lal stated that while everyone struggles daily to meet the...