D.C. Fourth of July parade canceled, so Iowa man makes his own parade Norah Judson Des Moines Register Jul 13, 2026 Jul 13, 2026 0 Prefer us on Google Learn More Facebook Twitter Bluesky WhatsApp SMS Email Print Copy article link Save This weekend’s America 250 celebrations saw a notable Iowan — and his notable tractor — rolling down the streets of Washington, D.C.kAmyFDE ?@E :? 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