Trump Celebrates Passage of Tax Cut Bill in Iowa Speech

President Donald Trump speaks at the Iowa State Fairgrounds during the kick off of a yearlong buildup to the 250th anniversary of the signing of the Declaration of Independence, in Des Moines, Iowa, on July 3, 2025. Madalina Kilroy/The Epoch Times DES …

Trump uses antisemitic slur in Iowa speech

Jewish advocacy groups slammed President Donald Trump for using an anti-Semitic descriptor on Thursday during his Iowa speech celebrating the passage of his spending bill. Trump used the term "Shylocks," which evokes a centuries-old antisemitic …

Fire at Iowa City's Centennial Building quickly contained

IOWA CITY, Iowa — Fire crews swiftly responded to a blaze at the Centennial Building late Thursday night. According to the fire department, they received the call just before midnight and managed to contain the fire to the roof within approximately 15 …

Iowa wins out for Nebraska 3-star CB Darion Jones

The Iowa Hawkeyes just struck a huge blow against several rivals. That’s because three-star cornerback Darion Jones has announced that he’s committed to Iowa. The 6-foot, 164-pounder out of Omaha (Neb.) North also took official visits to Minnesota, Kansas …

Iowa High band performs in DC’s National Independence Day Parade

WASHINGTON (KPLC) - From Jacketland to the nation’s capital, the Pride of Iowa was one of 22 high school bands that traveled to perform at the 2025 National Independence Day Parade in Washington, D.C. Iowa High band introduced in National Independence Day …

Iowa football: Class of 2026 DB Darion Jones commits to Hawkeyes

IOWA CITY — Class of 2026 defensive back Darion Jones has committed to Iowa football, he announced on July 4. Jones, who attends Omaha North High School in Nebraska, is regarded as a 3-star prospect and ranked 548th nationally in the 2026 high school …

Northwest Iowa man charged with 17 counts of child pornography

ROCK VALLEY, Iowa (KTIV) - A Northwest Iowa man was arrested on several child pornography charges. On Thursday, July 3, at 11:25 a.m., 24-year-old Jesus Aranda-Martinez of Rock Valley, Iowa, was arrested, according to the Sioux County Sheriff’s Office. The …

Water main, Iowa improvement projects to close sections of 19th Street, plus more Lawrence roadwork

Share this post or save for later 19th Street will be closed at multiple points throughout July and August for water main replacement and the Iowa Street improvement project. Closures are also planned along Ousdahl Road. Here are the details, according to …

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Top 3 Dash Cameras for Iowa Drivers in 2025

Whether you’re driving across rural highways or navigating city traffic in Des Moines, having a dash cam can protect you legally, financially, and personally. From hit-and-runs to insurance fraud, these compact devices offer peace of mind — and in some …