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Iowa State University Extension and Outreach offers tips on gardening amid heat

Iowa State University Extension and Outreach offers tips on gardening amid heat

  • Scott Stewart

Iowa State University Extension and Outreach warns that high temperatures can be hard on plants and gardeners alike, but practical steps can be taken during hot summer conditions.

Iowa Democrats and Republicans gain voters, as independent voters decrease

Iowa Democrats and Republicans gain voters, as independent voters decrease

  • Kadin Luhmann Iowa Capital Dispatch

The Iowa Democratic and Republican parties both gained voters over the past month, while the number of voters with no party affiliation dropped significantly.

Judge dismisses central claim in wrongful death case against Iowa nursing home

Judge dismisses central claim in wrongful death case against Iowa nursing home

  • Clark Kauffman Iowa Capital Dispatch

A Polk County judge has dismissed one of the central claims in a wrongful death lawsuit involving a Pleasant Hill nursing home.

Testing giant ETS buys Iowa City’s ACT amid admissions shift

Testing giant ETS buys Iowa City’s ACT amid admissions shift

  • Vanessa Miller Cedar Rapids Gazette

Educational nonprofit ETS announced it’s acquiring the ACT college- and career-readiness assessment company in Iowa City — merging two testing giants into one mammoth assessment organization.

US Senate candidate Josh Turek stops in Ankeny during Team Iowa Tour

US Senate candidate Josh Turek stops in Ankeny during Team Iowa Tour

  • Hailey Peck Lee-Gazette Des Moines Bureau

U.S. Senate candidate Josh Turek talked with farmers about their concerns in the industry. 

For 15 years, Iowa’s prisons have asked for air conditioning. This year is different

For 15 years, Iowa’s prisons have asked for air conditioning. This year is different

  • Erin Jordan Iowa Capital Dispatch

As summer temperatures rise into the 90s, more than 1,000 Iowa prisoners and correctional officers are sweating it out without air conditioning.

Backers of online sports betting in Nebraska submit signatures to get on 2026 ballot

Backers of online sports betting in Nebraska submit signatures to get on 2026 ballot

  • Erin Bamer
    Nebraska Examiner

The question of whether online sports betting should be legal in Nebraska will likely come before voters this November.

Tornado rips through Woodbury County, damaging headstones at cemetery

Tornado rips through Woodbury County, damaging headstones at cemetery

    Damage from last Wednesday’s tornado was minimal in Woodbury County, with Oto seeing the most damage at the Oto Township Cemetery.

    Iowa State University Lake LaVerne project dredges up history, items lost to time

    Iowa State University Lake LaVerne project dredges up history, items lost to time

      Dredging of Lake LaVerne’s depths has revealed the lake’s role as a time capsule, hiding spot and trash can as university officials look to its future as a campus landmark.

      Faculty groups oppose 3-year degrees like those in Iowa

      Faculty groups oppose 3-year degrees like those in Iowa

        Although the three-year degrees debuting across the country vary in their credit-hour requirements, prerequisites and fields of study, most cite workforce needs and affordability as driving their demand.

        Trial between records requester, Davenport delayed amid settlement discussions

        Trial between records requester, Davenport delayed amid settlement discussions

          The courts removed the case from the docket because they received notice from the plaintiff's attorney that a settlement was pending. However, the city says an agreement wasn't yet finalized.

          Swim advisories have been posted at 20 Iowa state beaches since Memorial Day

          Swim advisories have been posted at 20 Iowa state beaches since Memorial Day

            Twenty state park beaches in Iowa have had swimming not recommended notices posted at least once since the Iowa Department of Natural Resources began monitoring the beaches in late May.

            Midterm elections could get more expensive after US Supreme Court vote

            Midterm elections could get more expensive after US Supreme Court vote

              A Supreme Court ruling opened the door to even more spending on Iowa’s competitive Congressional elections this fall by ending limits on party spending.

              U.S. Senate candidate Josh Turek speaks during farm visit

              U.S. Senate candidate Josh Turek speaks during farm visit

                U.S. Senate candidate Josh Turek spoke about challenges facing farmers during a stop at a family farm in Ankeny. The stop was apart of his Team Iowa Tour and took place on Monday, July 6, 2026.

                Local News

                Fremont County deputies arrest fan for eluding on way to Kansas City for World Cup

                Fremont County deputies arrest fan for eluding on way to Kansas City for World Cup

                Fremont County law enforcement arrested a Colombian citizen visiting the United States for the World Cup on July 3 after he fled from a deputy along Interstate 29 for about 10 miles.

                Crops trailing last year's development, but generally faring well amid wet conditions

                Crops trailing last year's development, but generally faring well amid wet conditions

                The crop report is released weekly April through November. Additionally, the Iowa Department of Agriculture and Land Stewardship provides a weather summary each week during this time.

                Fremont County deputies arrest 51-year-old for sexual abuse of children

                Fremont County deputies arrest 51-year-old for sexual abuse of children

                The Fremont County Sheriff's Office arrested a 51-year-old man July 2 on a variety of sex crimes.

                Fremont County Tourism Board preparing to award funding on July 15

                Fremont County Tourism Board preparing to award funding on July 15

                The Fremont County Tourism Board is seeking proposals by Friday, July 10, for projects to increase tourism within the county.

                State & Regional

                Iowa State University Extension and Outreach offers tips on gardening amid heat

                Iowa State University Extension and Outreach offers tips on gardening amid heat

                Iowa State University Extension and Outreach warns that high temperatures can be hard on plants and gardeners alike, but practical steps can be taken during hot summer conditions.

                Iowa Democrats and Republicans gain voters, as independent voters decrease

                Iowa Democrats and Republicans gain voters, as independent voters decrease

                The Iowa Democratic and Republican parties both gained voters over the past month, while the number of voters with no party affiliation dropped significantly.

                Judge dismisses central claim in wrongful death case against Iowa nursing home

                Judge dismisses central claim in wrongful death case against Iowa nursing home

                A Polk County judge has dismissed one of the central claims in a wrongful death lawsuit involving a Pleasant Hill nursing home.

                Testing giant ETS buys Iowa City’s ACT amid admissions shift

                Testing giant ETS buys Iowa City’s ACT amid admissions shift

                Educational nonprofit ETS announced it’s acquiring the ACT college- and career-readiness assessment company in Iowa City — merging two testing giants into one mammoth assessment organization.

                Nation & World

                What's happening at Trump-backed Freedom Fuel gas stations

                What's happening at Trump-backed Freedom Fuel gas stations

                The Trump administration-backed project aims to lower "the price at the pump to $3.47 for our 47th President," the White House said.

                Toddler found alive in hospital morgue after being pronounced dead

                Toddler found alive in hospital morgue after being pronounced dead

                When a police officer questioned the declaration, the doctor reportedly dismissed the concern.

                DONALD TRUMP SENDS OMINOUS WARNING ABOUT IRAN

                DONALD TRUMP SENDS OMINOUS WARNING ABOUT IRAN

                At the NATO summit in Turkey on Wednesday, July 8, President Donald Trump said Iran is trying to assassinate him, highlighting escalating U.S.–Iran tensions. He told reporters he is “No. 1 on the kill list for Iran” and said peace talks are “over,” remarks made after questions about not flyi…

                Crypto firms prepare defenses for quantum threat to encryption

                Crypto firms prepare defenses for quantum threat to encryption

                Research concluded recent breakthroughs compressed the time frame in which cryptocurrencies will become widely vulnerable to hackers.

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                Iowa Democrats and Republicans gain voters, as independent voters decrease

                Iowa Democrats and Republicans gain voters, as independent voters decrease

                Fremont County deputies arrest 51-year-old for sexual abuse of children

                Fremont County deputies arrest 51-year-old for sexual abuse of children

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