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2026 AAU Junior Olympic Games Set to Begin in Des Moines with Comprehensive Coverage

2026 AAU Junior Olympic Games Set to Begin in Des Moines with Comprehensive Coverage

2026 AAU Junior Olympic Games Set to Begin in Des Moines with Comprehensive Coverage
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Iowa Midterm Campaign Funding Shows Competitive Races Ahead

Iowa Midterm Campaign Funding Shows Competitive Races Ahead

Recent campaign finance reports reveal significant fundraising activity in Iowa's midterm elections, with millions of dollars flowing into statewide races. Incumbent Iowa Attorney General Brenna Bird leads her Democratic opponent Nate Willems in fundraising, with Bird raising over $1.96 million and Willems gaining momentum with $1.94 million. In the secretary of state race, Democratic candidate Ryan Peterman leads incumbent Republican Paul Pate in fundraising. The state auditor race sees Democratic candidate Taylor Wettach ahead of Republican Lt. Gov. Chris Cournoyer. These financial dynamics indicate competitive races across Iowa's political landscape.
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AAU Junior Olympic Games: Grant Holloway's Early Success and Upcoming Events

AAU Junior Olympic Games: Grant Holloway's Early Success and Upcoming Events

AAU Junior Olympic Games: Grant Holloway's Early Success and Upcoming Events
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Decorah City Council Rejects Ordinance Limiting ICE Cooperation Amid Funding Concerns

Decorah City Council Rejects Ordinance Limiting ICE Cooperation Amid Funding Concerns

The Decorah City Council has once again voted against a proposed ordinance aimed at limiting local cooperation with U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE). The ordinance, backed by the Decorah Community for Immigrant Rights (DCIR), sought to restrict the Decorah Police Department's collaboration with ICE to the minimum required by law. This proposal follows ICE raids in Los Angeles in June 2025, which sparked national protests. Despite gathering over 500 signatures from residents and receiving endorsement from the city's Human Rights Commission, the council unanimously rejected the ordinance. Council members expressed concerns about potential loss of state funding, estimated at $5 million, due to Iowa Code chapter 27A, which mandates cooperation with federal agents.
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Democrats Consider Initial Vote on 2028 Presidential Primary Calendar Amid Diversity Push

Democrats Consider Initial Vote on 2028 Presidential Primary Calendar Amid Diversity Push

The Democratic National Committee (DNC) is contemplating an initial vote on the order of the primary calendar for the 2028 presidential election. This decision follows a shift in strategy after the 2020 Iowa caucus issues, which led to a preference for more diverse states in the primary process. For the 2024 cycle, President Joe Biden advocated for South Carolina to lead the primaries due to its diverse population, contrasting with the predominantly white states of Iowa and New Hampshire. The Rules and Bylaws Committee has been evaluating presentations from various states, including Iowa, Michigan, New Hampshire, Nevada, and South Carolina, to determine the order of the 2028 primaries. The final decision will require approval from the full DNC, expected to meet in August.
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TSA workers' union pushes back on efforts to privatize airport screening

TSA workers' union pushes back on efforts to privatize airport screening

Three US airports have expressed interest in a new public-private partnership for security screening, but the union representing TSA workers is calling it a step back.
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How to identify Michigan's venomous eastern massasauga rattlesnake

How to identify Michigan's venomous eastern massasauga rattlesnake

On Tuesday, July 21, a Michigan resident was hospitalized from a venomous snakebite. Here's how to identify the eastern massasauga rattlesnake.
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Ed Conroy's Funeral Services Announced Following His Passing at 89

Ed Conroy's Funeral Services Announced Following His Passing at 89

Ed Conroy, a resident of Davenport, Iowa, passed away at the age of 89 on July 20, 2026, surrounded by his family. Funeral services and a Mass of Christian Burial are scheduled to take place on Friday, July 24, 2026, at St. Joan of Arc Parish – Vianney Campus in Bettendorf, Iowa. The Mass will be available for viewing via livestream through Ed's obituary page. Following the service, burial will occur at Holy Sepulchre Cemetery in Alsip, Illinois, on Saturday. Visitation is set for Thursday, July 23, from 4 to 6 p.m. at the Halligan-McCabe-DeVries Funeral Home in Davenport. Memorial contributions can be made to Hand-in-Hand – People with Purpose or the St. Joan of Arc Foundation.
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Projecting The Top 3 Offensive Training Camp Battles For The Chicago Bears

Projecting The Top 3 Offensive Training Camp Battles For The Chicago Bears

With Bears training camp on the horizon, @AaronLemingNFL takes a look at three of the most intriguing offensive camp battles.
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Dubuque Residents Engage in Data Center Development Discussions

Dubuque Residents Engage in Data Center Development Discussions

Over 200 residents of Dubuque, Iowa, attended a public input session at the Grand River Center to discuss potential data center developments. The city organized the session to gather feedback and guide the creation of a future data center ordinance. Although no formal proposals have been submitted, the city is proactively establishing regulations in anticipation of future projects. Discussions focused on water consumption, electric grid demands, zoning, and developer accountability. A second meeting is scheduled, and an online survey is available for additional input.
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Iowa's Farm Economy Struggles Impact Political Landscape Amid Income Decline

Iowa's Farm Economy Struggles Impact Political Landscape Amid Income Decline

Iowa's farm economy is experiencing significant pressure, with net farm income dropping by 53% from 2022 to 2024. This economic downturn is occurring as Democrats Rob Sand and Josh Turek aim to challenge the Republican stronghold in Iowa's gubernatorial and Senate races. The report, released by Iowa State University, the Iowa Farm Bureau Federation, and the Iowa Bankers Association, highlights low commodity prices, high production costs, and trade uncertainties as key factors affecting the agricultural sector. Agriculture contributes significantly to Iowa's economy, accounting for about 19% of the state's GDP. The ongoing challenges in the farm economy could influence political dynamics, potentially providing an opening for Democrats in a state that President Trump carried by a significant margin in 2024.
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Democrats could take preliminary vote on their 2028 presidential primary calendar later this week

Democrats could take preliminary vote on their 2028 presidential primary calendar later this week

Democrats could vote as early as this week on the order of their primary calendar for the 2028 presidential election, although the decision wouldn’t be final until the full Democratic National Committee agrees