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Politics

US military sends 2,500 Marines and at least one more ship to Mideast

US military sends 2,500 Marines and at least one more ship to Mideast

  • JON GAMBRELL, DAVID RISING and MIKE CORDER Associated Press

The U.S. military confirmed Friday that all six crew members of an American KC-135 refueling plane were killed when it crashed in Iraq.

US military refueling plane goes down in Iraq; 4 dead as rescue efforts continue

US military refueling plane goes down in Iraq; 4 dead as rescue efforts continue

  • BEN FINLEY and KONSTANTIN TOROPIN Associated Press

U.S. Central Command, which oversees the Middle East, said two aircraft were involved; one landed safely and the other went down in Iraq. 

Some states are reviving a push to tax the rich

Some states are reviving a push to tax the rich

  • KIMBERLEE KRUESI, GEOFF MULVIHILL and CEDAR ATTANASIO Associated Press

Advocates across the U.S. are hoping that growing unhappiness with wage and wealth inequality will help more states adopt policies that require the rich to pay more in taxes. 

Trump administration kicks off process to try to replace tariffs Supreme Court struck down

Trump administration kicks off process to try to replace tariffs Supreme Court struck down

  • JOSH BOAK Associated Press

Trump and his team made it clear they seek to replace billions in lost revenues by using different laws to establish new tariffs.

Iran war becomes a contest of who can take the most pain

Iran war becomes a contest of who can take the most pain

  • JON GAMBRELL Associated Press

Analysis: The war with Iran, for all its complexity and global effects, boils down to a single question: Who can take the pain the longest?

Trump has one prescription for midterms. House Republicans have another

Trump has one prescription for midterms. House Republicans have another

  • STEVEN SLOAN Associated Press

Just a few seats shy of losing their majority, senior Republicans are eager to emphasize the party’s work to lower costs, while Trump is often focused elsewhere.

War on Iran boils down to a single question: Who can take the pain the longest? AP explains

War on Iran boils down to a single question: Who can take the pain the longest? AP explains

  • ASSOCIATED PRESS, QATAR NEWS AGENCY, IRAN RED CRESCENT

The ongoing Israeli-American war on Iran, for all its complexity and global effects, boils down to a single question: Who can take the pain the longest? A surge in oil prices points to what may be Iran’s most effective weapon and the United States’ biggest vulnerability in continuing the cam…

US says it destroyed 16 mine-laying vessels as Iran threatens to block Gulf oil exports

US says it destroyed 16 mine-laying vessels as Iran threatens to block Gulf oil exports

    Iran’s attacks on regional oil infrastructure and pledges to choke off a vital waterway left markets on edge as the United States promised blistering new strikes. 

    UK warship departs for Cyprus amid Iran war

    UK warship departs for Cyprus amid Iran war

      The U.K. warship HMS Dragon set sail from Portsmouth on Tuesday and is on its way to Cyprus. The 200-strong crew could be seen standing onboard the Royal Navy destroyer as the ship left the dock.

      War may end with Iran regime intact, radicalized, says former MI6 chief

      War may end with Iran regime intact, radicalized, says former MI6 chief

        The administration of U.S. President Donald Trump is under pressure to end the war against Iran and may do so with the theocratic regime intact and radicalized because of the war — a result Trump himself has called a worst-case scenario, says John Sawers, a former chief of the British secret…

        Beyond the Potomac, sewage spills threaten cities with old infrastructure and little funds

        Beyond the Potomac, sewage spills threaten cities with old infrastructure and little funds

          After 244 million gallons  of sewage spilled into the Potomac, attention turned to Baltimore and other cities struggling with failing sewer systems.

          Small Firms Sue Trump

          Small Firms Sue Trump

            Spice importer Burlap & Barrel and toy company Basic Fun sued the Trump administration over new 10% global tariffs, arguing they violate the Supreme Court's February ruling striking down emergency levies. The lawsuit claims Trump is misusing an older trade law never intended to address r…

            These lawmakers were shaped by combat after 9/11. Now they're grappling with a new Mideast war

            These lawmakers were shaped by combat after 9/11. Now they're grappling with a new Mideast war

              As Congress responds to Trump's attack on Iran, lawmakers who served on the front lines of Iraq and Afghanistan are making their voices heard.

              How the Iran war and surging oil prices are affecting consumers at the gas pump and beyond

              How the Iran war and surging oil prices are affecting consumers at the gas pump and beyond

                Gasoline prices are climbing, and many people will find some of the most immediate economic pain at the pump. But you don't have to drive a car to be affected.

                Local News

                Shenandoah Education Foundation to improve district branding with new signage

                Shenandoah Education Foundation to improve district branding with new signage

                The Shenandoah Education Foundation has launched an initiative to update and replace the school district's signage

                Shenandoah neighbors: Obituaries for March 13

                Shenandoah neighbors: Obituaries for March 13

                Read through the obituaries published in Shenandoah Valley News

                Clarinda Easter Egg Hunt set for April 4

                Clarinda Easter Egg Hunt set for April 4

                The Clarinda Kiwanis Club and Clarinda Chamber of Commerce host the annual Clarinda Easter Egg Hunt Saturday, April 4, at Clarinda City Park.

                5 speakers to share their knowledge at "Spring into Spring" garden conference

                5 speakers to share their knowledge at "Spring into Spring" garden conference

                This full day of horticultural education is open to gardeners of all ages and abilities.

                State & Regional

                Parents of children with disabilities call to not ‘lock in’ Iowa Medicaid privatization

                Parents of children with disabilities call to not ‘lock in’ Iowa Medicaid privatization

                Parents of children with disabilities urged Iowa lawmakers to reject a bill locking Medicaid privatization into law, citing denials, delays and care cuts.

                Iowa Senate subcommittee approves UI nursing residency requirement legislation

                Iowa Senate subcommittee approves UI nursing residency requirement legislation

                An Iowa Senate subcommittee moved ahead legislation Wednesday to set a residency requirement in the University of Iowa nursing program. 

                Democrat Wade Dooley ends campaign for state agriculture secretary

                Democrat Wade Dooley ends campaign for state agriculture secretary

                Wade Dooley, a farmer from Marshall County, announced Wednesday he was suspending his campaign as a Democratic candidate for Iowa Secretary of Agriculture. 

                Pentagon officially identifies former Iowan as soldier killed in Kuwait

                Pentagon officially identifies former Iowan as soldier killed in Kuwait

                Chief Warrant Officer 3 Robert Marzan, one of six soldiers killed in an Iranian attack on Kuwait on ⁠March 1, has been positively identified after he was previously believed dead.

                Nation & World

                The Latest: US deploying Marines to Middle East as it pounds Iran

                The Latest: US deploying Marines to Middle East as it pounds Iran

                U.S. Marines are being deployed to the Middle East as American and Israeli strikes pound Iran. The Islamic Republic's attacks Persian Gulf shipping and energy infrastructure as the two-week war widens. In Iran's capital, a large explosion rocked a central square where thousands gathered for anti-Israel protests. The death toll from Israeli strikes on Lebanon has topped 700 people including 100 children, the Lebanese Health Ministry says. And the Strait of Hormuz remains effectively closed, sharply reducing energy supplies and threatening to destabilize economies around the world. U.S. President Donald Trump said Friday that the conflict would end “when I feel it in my bones.”

                US military sends 2,500 Marines and at least one more ship to Mideast

                US military sends 2,500 Marines and at least one more ship to Mideast

                The U.S. military confirmed Friday that all six crew members of an American KC-135 refueling plane were killed when it crashed in Iraq.

                Flu vaccines didn't work that well in the US, officials find

                Flu vaccines didn't work that well in the US, officials find

                A new strain that dominated the early winter was not well matched to the vaccine, leading to an intense early onslaught of flu.

                Explosion strikes Iran’s capital; NASA clears Artemis rocket | Hot off the Wire podcast

                Explosion strikes Iran’s capital; NASA clears Artemis rocket | Hot off the Wire podcast

                🎧 Get the latest national, international and sports news on our daily podcast. 

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                Iowa community colleges receive state grants to expand career academies

                Iowa community colleges receive state grants to expand career academies

                Ban on local identification cards moving in Iowa Senate

                Ban on local identification cards moving in Iowa Senate

                Pentagon officially identifies former Iowan as soldier killed in Kuwait

                Pentagon officially identifies former Iowan as soldier killed in Kuwait

                Shopping

                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...

                Survey: Many Gift-Buying Parents Pressured to Overspend This Holiday Season

                Holiday shopping season is upon us, and the pressure is on, or at least it feels that way for some parents. A new NerdWallet survey, conducted by The Harris Poll, finds that 48% of parents with children under 18 feel pressure to spend more money on holiday gifts than they’re comfortable spending.According to NerdWallet’s annual...

                Data: Americans Spending Less Time, More Money on Shopping

                Data: Americans Spending Less Time, More Money on Shopping

                Buying things takes less time these days — you can have your week’s groceries, a new outfit and a used car headed to your front door in a matter of hours, thanks to technology. But this convenience comes with a price. New data from the Bureau of Labor Statistics reveals fewer people are shopping on...

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                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

                Parents of children with disabilities call to not ‘lock in’ Iowa Medicaid privatization

                Parents of children with disabilities call to not ‘lock in’ Iowa Medicaid privatization

                Parents of children with disabilities urged Iowa lawmakers to reject a bill locking Medicaid privatization into law, citing denials, delays and care cuts.

                Iowa Senate subcommittee approves UI nursing residency requirement legislation

                Iowa Senate subcommittee approves UI nursing residency requirement legislation

                An Iowa Senate subcommittee moved ahead legislation Wednesday to set a residency requirement in the University of Iowa nursing program. 

                Democrat Wade Dooley ends campaign for state agriculture secretary

                Democrat Wade Dooley ends campaign for state agriculture secretary

                Wade Dooley, a farmer from Marshall County, announced Wednesday he was suspending his campaign as a Democratic candidate for Iowa Secretary of Agriculture. 

                Bills would give Iowa teachers more power to remove disruptive students

                Bills would give Iowa teachers more power to remove disruptive students

                State lawmakers are considering multiple legislative proposals to help teachers address disruptive students.

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