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July 3, 2025

He's not running again in 2028, but Trump's returning to this crucial presidential nominating state

Trump visits Iowa State Fairgrounds for America250 kickoff, maintaining his strong relationship with the state while Republicans with 2028 presidential ambitions make early visits.

July 3, 2025

Chicago drive-by shooting leaves at least 4 dead, 14 wounded

Four people were killed and 14 others hospitalized in Chicago after a drive-by shooting outside Artis Restaurant and Lounge, with suspects still at large.

July 3, 2025

Pork chop on a stick, bacon-wrapped 'Twinkie' and other odd foods dominate iconic state fair

Iowa State Fair's food traditions range from Pork Chop on a Stick to bacon-wrapped Iowa Twinkies, attracting politicians and over a million Americans. See the list of unusual favorites.

July 3, 2025

Wisconsin ski park faces lawsuit after allegedly firing employee for sharing Bible verses on social media

Wisconsin snow park faces federal lawsuit after allegedly firing a Christian employee for posting Bible verses on his personal social media, which the park denied.

July 1, 2025

Trump announces he will kick off Independence Day weekend with 'very special' patriotic event

President Trump announced a visit to Iowa to kick off America's 250th anniversary celebration across the next year and to celebrate the holiday weekend.

July 1, 2025

Sophie Cunningham criticizes WNBA's new expansion cities: 'Not so sure what the thought process is'

Sophie Cunningham criticized the WNBA's decision to add two teams in the midwest by 2030, saying players won't be excited to play in Detroit or Cleveland.

July 1, 2025

Trump shifts battleground in fight against 'brazen election interference' by Iowa pollster

President Donald Trump sued J. Ann Selzer and the Des Moines Register after accusing them of election interference with their final 2024 Iowa presidential poll.

July 1, 2025

Michigan teacher, 26, facing charges after allegedly telling coworker she had sex with 16-year-old student

A former teacher at a Michigan charter school is facing charges after she allegedly had a sexual relationship with a 16-year-old student and told a colleague about it.

June 30, 2025

Kansas City Chiefs fans’ deaths: Prosecutors seek tougher charges

Missouri prosecutors are seeking to upgrade charges for two men arrested in connection to the deaths of three Kansas City Chiefs fans.

June 30, 2025

Rep Dusty Johnson launches bid for South Dakota governor

House Republican Dusty Johnson launches bid for South Dakota governor, emphasizing his congressional record while refuting claims he hasn't supported President Trump.