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Des Moines Banned Lawn Watering, but Polluted Tap Water Keeps Flowing: Inside Iowa’s Nitrate Problem
Sentient Media
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July 30, 2025
Rich Gradoville, a retired schoolteacher, was perplexed by his bladder cancer diagnosis. He doesn’t engage in one of the highest risk factors for developing bladder cancer — smoking — so he asked his urologist what else might have caused it. His...
Iowa Attorney General investigating UI staffer’s DEI comments
Radio Iowa
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July 30, 2025
Iowa’s attorney general is investigating comments a University of Iowa employee made in an undercover video about Diversity, Equity and Inclusion programming on campus. Governor Reynolds asked for the investigation after seeing the video, which...
Diez: Wallace’s historic win breaks 100-race streak
Nevada Appeal - Nevada
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Bubba Wallace won the Brickyard 400 three times last Sunday. With a comfortable lead and only a handful of laps to go, officials stopped the race due to rain. Bubba had a sure victory if the race wasn’t restarted, but after a lengthy track-drying...
How Iowa's governor boosted child care access without the support of lawmakers
WCMU - Michigan
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July 30, 2025
Iowa Gov. Kim Reynolds speaks at a rally hosted by Florida Governor Ron DeSantis on Nov. 06, 2023 in Des Moines, Iowa. (Scott Olson/Getty Images) Child care woes are no longer just a concern for parents and providers. Economists are now saying...
Dubuque University gets $355K grant to boost character education
KWWL - Iowa
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DUBUQUE, Iowa — The University of Dubuque’s Wendt Center has received a $355,150 Educating Character Initiative 2025 Institutional Impact Grant. This three-year grant aims to enhance character education across the campus, focusing on undergraduate...
Iowa Concern Offers 24/7 Support for Storm-related Stress and Recovery
Iowa State University Extension and Outreach
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AMES, Iowa – Iowans impacted by this summer’s devastating storms can find free, confidential support through Iowa Concern, a long-standing service from Iowa State University Extension and Outreach. “Call 800-447-1985 anytime, day or night, to...
Sweeney, Malherbe place first for long and short courses during World Championship Pack Burro Race
Park County Republican & FairPlay Flume - Colorado
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Runners and their burros took their marks on the Front Street start line during the past weekend’s burro races in Fairplay. With performances from Park County locals as well as those from surrounding mountain towns and out of state, the 76th Burro...
Legacy Motor Club Prepares for Iowa Corn 350 NASCAR Race
BVM Sports
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July 30, 2025
Legacy Motor Club gears up for the Iowa Corn 350 at Iowa Speedway on August 3, 2025. Jimmie Johnson, John Hunter Nemechek, and Erik Jones recently showcased their skills at the Wyndham Championship Pro Am before heading to this short track....
Iowa City music venue and bar named one of the best in US
Iowa City Press Citizen
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Stage fright can come in waves. It might be a pounding heartbeat, thumping like a bass drum, or sweaty hands that struggle to grip a guitar pick. Visualizing success can steady the nerves. Bands taking the stage at Gabe's need not look further...
Josh Williams apparent Cup Series driver replacement for Iowa revealed after Kaulig Racing split
On3
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July 30, 2025
Kaulig Racing and Josh Williams parted ways Wednesday, effective immediately. Kaulig will have multiple drivers pilot the No. 11 Chevrolet over the remaining 12 Xfinity Series races this season, they announced in a statement. First up is...
PLANT community garden holding educational event
Southeast Iowa Union
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Southeast Iowa Union offers audio versions of articles using Instaread. Some words may be mispronounced. WASHINGTON — A community garden in Washington designed to build local food security and education will hold its first major event this...
Austin Hill suspended one race for Indy crash
WKZO - Michigan
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NASCAR issued a one-race suspension to Xfinity Series driver Austin Hill for his role in a crash in Indianapolis last weekend. Hill, the driver of the Richard Childress Racing No. 21 Chevrolet, will be replaced by Austin Dillon behind the wheel at...
Hundreds of meatpacking workers with work permits lose their jobs following Trump immigration crackdown
NBC News
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July 30, 2025
Hundreds of immigrant workers at a meatpacking plant in Iowa have lost their jobs and face deportation risks after their work authorizations, which were tied to their immigration status, were revoked following the Trump administration's...
State audit ties $300K in improper, unsupported spending to University of Iowa doctor
The Gazette - Iowa
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The Gazette offers audio versions of articles using Instaread. Some words may be mispronounced. IOWA CITY — A state audit the University of Iowa requested based on suspicions against one of its business-owning doctors in the Department of...
Who is replacing Austin Hill at Iowa Speedway in the No. 21 RCR Chevrolet following NASCAR's penalty?
Sportskeeda
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July 30, 2025
Austin Hill was handed a one-race suspension by NASCAR following a retaliation incident involving Aric Almirola at Indianapolis Motor Speedway. Austin Dillon will step in for him this Saturday at Iowa Speedway. The No. 3 Richard Childress Racing...
In Iowa, Arizona Sen. Ruben Gallego will target GOP tax cut supporters and feed 2028 presidential speculation
Cronkite News - Arizona
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July 30, 2025
Sen. Ruben Gallego, D-Ariz., discusses Republican-proposed Medicaid cuts at the Neighborhood Outreach Access to Health Cholla Health Center on March 17, 2025, in Scottsdale. (File photo by Alexis Heichman/Cronkite News) WASHINGTON – Sen. Ruben...
Iowa City should remain ‘City of Literature’ as U.S. leaves UN group
Radio Iowa
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July 30, 2025
The leader of an Iowa City nonprofit does -not- expect any local impact as President Trump has ordered the United States to again pull out of the United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organization, or UNESCO. Iowa City is a...
The 5 Iowa City bars we wish made USA TODAY's Bars of the Year list
Iowa City Press Citizen
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Iowa City has a vibrant bar scene beyond Gabe's, the city's representative for USA Today's 2025 Bars of the Year List. Iowa City is a city of contrasts with serious cultural clout. A UNESCO City of Literature known for shaping some of the best...
Austin Dillon set for double duty at Iowa Speedway in fill-in role
Alt Driver
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July 30, 2025
Austin Dillon will take on a fill-in role for Iowa Speedway this weekend as NASCAR returns to a track where he has extensive experience. Dillon will drive the No. 21 Richard Childress Racing Chevrolet Camaro in Saturday's race (4:30 p.m. ET on CW)...
Cat videos and a water circus, 5 things to do this weekend in Iowa City
Iowa City Press Citizen
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FilmScene in Iowa City will host CatVideoFest, a compilation of cat videos, with proceeds benefiting the Friends of the Animal Center Foundation. Kitty Corner Social Club will celebrate the birthday of their resident cat, Goose, with events and...