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Tesla’s robotaxi rollout features Texas-sized wait times

Tesla’s robotaxi rollout features Texas-sized wait times

  • NORIHIKO SHIROUZU, CHRIS KIRKHAM and EVAN GARCIA Reuters

Tesla's robotaxi service has been plagued by long wait times, poor availability and drop-off spots that are sometimes far away from the rider’s destination.

8 in ICE custody after Davenport arrests

8 in ICE custody after Davenport arrests

  • SARAH WATSON Quad-City Times

Officers who identified themselves as ICE came to Izumi Steakhouse in Davenport on April 22 before the restaurant opened for the day, detaining several people in the restaurant's parking lot.

University of Iowa, Iowa State affected by massive student data breach

University of Iowa, Iowa State affected by massive student data breach

  • Vanessa Miller The Gazette

The University of Iowa and Iowa State University are among the 8,800-plus colleges, school districts, and online education platforms affected by a massive data breach of education technology giant Instructure.

Governor’s office says IPERS misconduct allegations not criminal

Governor’s office says IPERS misconduct allegations not criminal

  • Tom Barton Lee-Gazette Des Moines Bureau

Iowa Gov. Kim Reynolds’ office says allegations tied to two departing IPERS leaders were not criminal. Former CEO Greg Samorajski resigned May 1.

US employment boom? Maybe, maybe not. A look under the jobs report's hood

US employment boom? Maybe, maybe not. A look under the jobs report's hood

  • Dan Burns Reuters

Here's a look at some of the dynamics at play in the April jobs report.

Farmer-owned supermarket sets example for better remuneration model

Farmer-owned supermarket sets example for better remuneration model

  • FMM - F24 Video Clips

Here in France, wholesale prices for grocery products are typically negotiated at the start of the year between the agricultural and supermarket sectors. This year, those negotiations wrapped up just as the war in Iran was getting underway. Now, with the cost of fuel and fertilizer soaring d…

Oil-price bets ahead of Iran war news totaled $7 billion, reporting shows

Oil-price bets ahead of Iran war news totaled $7 billion, reporting shows

  • Amanda Cooper and Dmitry Zhdannikov Reuters

The well-timed trades have triggered calls from legal experts and lawmakers for regulators to investigate whether they were based on inside information or leaks.

What's the latest on the Trump phone? What we know

What's the latest on the Trump phone? What we know

    The phone was supposed to launch in August 2025 but has seen delays after the Trump Mobile company realized large-scale smartphone manufacturing would not be feasible in the U.S.

    Redistricting wars: Can our politics get any more polarized? (Yes)

    Redistricting wars: Can our politics get any more polarized? (Yes)

      The redistricting wars are raging. What happens next?

      Trump says federal gasoline tax to be reduced 'till it's appropriate'

      Trump says federal gasoline tax to be reduced 'till it's appropriate'

        Trump said on Monday he will reduce the federal gas tax, seeking to blunt the impact of rising pump prices.

        Trump says federal gas tax should be paused, CBS News reports

        Trump says federal gas tax should be paused, CBS News reports

          (Adds Trump quotes in paragraphs 2-3, Wright in paragraph 4 and background in paragraph 6) WASHINGTON, May 11 (Reuters) - President Donald Trump saidon Monday he wants the 18 cent federal gas tax

          Iowa’s unemployment rate drops slightly

          Iowa’s unemployment rate drops slightly

            The 3.3% unemployment rate for March was down from 3.4% in February and down from 3.6% in March 2025.

            New wave of ICE deployments could impact more than 40 states

            New wave of ICE deployments could impact more than 40 states

              Hundreds of new Immigration and Customs Enforcement officers and staff are being dispatched across the country to bolster immigration enforcement in big cities and small towns alike.

              Council Bluffs Cobia Lodge shows thanks with burgers, brats for local first responders

              Council Bluffs Cobia Lodge shows thanks with burgers, brats for local first responders

                Cobia Lodge No. 631 will be serving more lunch for city, county and area law enforcement officers, staff and more at the Masonic Temple on May 12 from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m.

                Local News

                Page County receives 250th Anniversary commemorative flag

                Page County receives 250th Anniversary commemorative flag

                Page County officials and community members gathered Friday, May 1, outside the Page County Courthouse to recognize Law Day.

                Career on Wheels event held at Essex

                Career on Wheels event held at Essex

                Essex students recently learned about local careers on wheels

                Tabor woman wins $30,000 in 'Red Hot 7s' scratch game

                Tabor woman wins $30,000 in 'Red Hot 7s' scratch game

                Denise Leach of Tabor won a top prize in the Iowa Lottery's “Red Hot 7s” scratch game. She purchased her winning ticket at Casey's in Shenandoah.

                Photos: Guns in Northeast Iowa crime cases

                Photos: Guns in Northeast Iowa crime cases

                We've compiled pictures of different weapons that have come up during criminal investigations in Northeast Iowa in recent years.

                State & Regional

                8 in ICE custody after Davenport arrests

                8 in ICE custody after Davenport arrests

                Officers who identified themselves as ICE came to Izumi Steakhouse in Davenport on April 22 before the restaurant opened for the day, detaining several people in the restaurant's parking lot.

                University of Iowa, Iowa State affected by massive student data breach

                University of Iowa, Iowa State affected by massive student data breach

                The University of Iowa and Iowa State University are among the 8,800-plus colleges, school districts, and online education platforms affected by a massive data breach of education technology giant Instructure.

                Governor’s office says IPERS misconduct allegations not criminal

                Governor’s office says IPERS misconduct allegations not criminal

                Iowa Gov. Kim Reynolds’ office says allegations tied to two departing IPERS leaders were not criminal. Former CEO Greg Samorajski resigned May 1.

                Iowa’s unemployment rate drops slightly

                Iowa’s unemployment rate drops slightly

                The 3.3% unemployment rate for March was down from 3.4% in February and down from 3.6% in March 2025.

                Nation & World

                Tesla’s robotaxi rollout features Texas-sized wait times

                Tesla’s robotaxi rollout features Texas-sized wait times

                Tesla's robotaxi service has been plagued by long wait times, poor availability and drop-off spots that are sometimes far away from the rider’s destination.

                US employment boom? Maybe, maybe not. A look under the jobs report's hood

                US employment boom? Maybe, maybe not. A look under the jobs report's hood

                Here's a look at some of the dynamics at play in the April jobs report.

                Farmer-owned supermarket sets example for better remuneration model

                Farmer-owned supermarket sets example for better remuneration model

                Here in France, wholesale prices for grocery products are typically negotiated at the start of the year between the agricultural and supermarket sectors. This year, those negotiations wrapped up just as the war in Iran was getting underway. Now, with the cost of fuel and fertilizer soaring d…

                Oil-price bets ahead of Iran war news totaled $7 billion, reporting shows

                Oil-price bets ahead of Iran war news totaled $7 billion, reporting shows

                The well-timed trades have triggered calls from legal experts and lawmakers for regulators to investigate whether they were based on inside information or leaks.

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                What's the latest on the Trump phone? What we know

                Why more and more Iowa cities are losing their police departments

                Why more and more Iowa cities are losing their police departments

                Former Iowa House Majority Leader Matt Windschitl delivers retirement speech

                Former Iowa House Majority Leader Matt Windschitl delivers retirement speech

                Shopping

                Hank Brown | Iowa Football | April 16

                Hank Brown | Iowa Football | April 16

                Hank Brown | Iowa Football | April 16

                Cam Buffington | Iowa Football | March 31

                Cam Buffington | Iowa Football | March 31

                Cam Buffington | Iowa Football | March 31 (UI Athletics)

                Survey: Impulse Buys May Be Ruining Some Americans’ Finances

                Survey: Impulse Buys May Be Ruining Some Americans’ Finances

                Long gone are the days where impulse buying meant grabbing an unplanned candy bar or magazine in the checkout line. Now, social media makes it quick and easy for us to purchase just about anything with the click of a button, whether or not it’s in the budget. And for some Americans, it’s hurting them...

                Holiday Shoppers Beware: 3 Traps to Avoid as Scammers Prepare

                Holiday Shoppers Beware: 3 Traps to Avoid as Scammers Prepare

                Black Friday is fast approaching, and shoppers are gearing up. The National Retail Federation expects more than 183 million people to shop over the weekend spanning Thanksgiving to Cyber Monday this year. But fraudsters are preparing for Black Friday too, looking for opportunities to steal your money or personal information. Before you dive into holiday...

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                Content by Milan Laser Hair Removal. These laser hair removal experts share their observations and insights about the benefits of Brazilian laser hair removal vs. Brazilian waxing.

                Crime

                Sidney man injures 2 deputies, 3 jailers after arrest in Council Bluffs

                Sidney man injures 2 deputies, 3 jailers after arrest in Council Bluffs

                A Sidney man arrested on suspicion of litancy of charges is also accused of injuring two sheriff's deputies and jail staff upon his booking into the Fremont County Jail.

                3 people hurt, 2 vehicles sustain heavy damage in Shenandoah crash

                3 people hurt, 2 vehicles sustain heavy damage in Shenandoah crash

                The Page County Sheriff's Office said two vehicles were involved in a crash where they sustained heavy damage on Monday, Oct. 27, about 5:57 p.m.

                Page County man arrested after report he shot at a neighbor

                Page County man arrested after report he shot at a neighbor

                A man from an unincorporated community in Page County was arrested following a short standoff Friday evening.

                51-year-old Sidney resident flown to Omaha hospital after crash

                51-year-old Sidney resident flown to Omaha hospital after crash

                A 51-year-old resident of Sidney was flown by medical helicopter to Omaha after a crash involving a wrong-way driver Tuesday morning.

                Politics

                Governor’s office says IPERS misconduct allegations not criminal

                Governor’s office says IPERS misconduct allegations not criminal

                Iowa Gov. Kim Reynolds’ office says allegations tied to two departing IPERS leaders were not criminal. Former CEO Greg Samorajski resigned May 1.

                Iowa AG Bird’s ‘victims’ rights’ bill signed into law

                Iowa AG Bird’s ‘victims’ rights’ bill signed into law

                Three legislative priorities of Iowa Attorney General Brenna Bird, including her “victims’ rights” bill, were among the latest batch of bills signed into law Wednesday by Iowa Gov. Kim Reynolds.

                Eastern Iowa plumbers and pipefitters union backs Wahls

                Eastern Iowa plumbers and pipefitters union backs Wahls

                It adds to a growing coalition of Iowa labor unions backing his campaign following his performance in Tuesday night’s primary debate with Democratic state Rep. Josh Turek of Council Bluffs.

                U.S. Senate candidate Turek launches veterans coalition

                U.S. Senate candidate Turek launches veterans coalition

                The coalition is chaired by Nathan Sage, a Marine and Army veteran who previously ran in the Democratic primary before ending his campaign and endorsing Turek.

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