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American Rebel Light Beer Featured as the Primary Sponsor on Matt Hagan’s Funny Car and John Hall’s Pro Stock Motorcycle at the 25th Annual Dodge NHRA Nevada Nationals (Oct 30–Nov 2) —National FS1 TV Coverage
Des Moines Man Charged with Wire Fraud, Following 2019 Mail Fraud Conviction

Des Moines Man Charged with Wire Fraud, Following 2019 Mail Fraud Conviction

DES MOINES, Iowa – A federal grand jury in Des Moines returned an 11 count indictment on October 16, 2025, charging a Des Moines man with wire fraud. As alleged in the Indictment, Martin James Tirrell, 65, ran a scheme to defraud multiple...

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Despite the Democrats’ Government Shutdown, ICE Arrested the Worst of the Worst Over the Weekend Including Gang Members, Pedophiles, and Drug Traffickers

Despite the Democrats’ Government Shutdown, ICE Arrested the Worst of the Worst Over the Weekend Including Gang Members, Pedophiles, and Drug Traffickers

Nothing–not even a government shutdown—will slow ICE down from removing criminal illegal aliens from American communities WASHINGTON — Over the weekend, U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) arrested more worst of the worst criminals...

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Nine educators named Iowa Regional Teachers of the Year

Nine educators named Iowa Regional Teachers of the Year

DES MOINES -- The Iowa Department of Education today named nine teachers from across the state as the 2026 Iowa Regional Teachers of the Year. Representing Iowa’s nine education regions, each teacher was selected for exemplary instructional...

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Carr Backs Rule Requiring Proof of Citizenship to Vote in Federal Elections

Carr Backs Rule Requiring Proof of Citizenship to Vote in Federal Elections

ATLANTA, GA – Attorney General Chris Carr has joined a 14-state coalition in urging the U.S. Election Assistance Commission (EAC) to issue a new rule that requires documentary proof of U.S. citizenship to register to vote in federal elections....

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Attorney General Brenna Bird Fights for Farmers and the Integrity of Renewable Fuel Standard

Attorney General Brenna Bird Fights for Farmers and the Integrity of Renewable Fuel Standard

DES MOINES—Attorney General Brenna Bird sent a letter to the United States Department of Justice, Department of Energy, Environmental Protection Agency, and Securities and Exchange Commission asking them to investigate small refiners that may be...

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Despite the Democrats’ Government Shutdown, ICE Arrests the Worst of the Worst Including Pedophiles, Carjackers, and Gang Members

Despite the Democrats’ Government Shutdown, ICE Arrests the Worst of the Worst Including Pedophiles, Carjackers, and Gang Members

The Democrats’ government shutdown will not stop ICE from making America safe again WASHINGTON – Yesterday, U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) arrested the worst of the worst despite the Democrats’ government shutdown, including...

Owner:  American Government
Iowa Supreme Court to Hear Oral Arguments in Jefferson November 4

Iowa Supreme Court to Hear Oral Arguments in Jefferson November 4

On Tuesday, November 4, the Iowa Supreme Court will hear oral arguments in Jefferson, Iowa. The proceedings will take place in the Greene County High School auditorium, 1901 North Grimmell Road. The oral arguments are open to the public and will...

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Iowa governor pledges support for food banks amid expected SNAP benefit delays

Iowa Governor Kim Reynolds announced that the state will provide interim support for food banks and pantries if Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) benefits end on November 1, due to the ongoing federal government shutdown. The Iowa...

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Federal judge grants Wellmark injunction blocking enforcement of parts of Iowa drug pricing law

Federal judge grants Wellmark injunction blocking enforcement of parts of Iowa drug pricing law

A federal judge has granted Wellmark Blue Cross and Blue Shield a preliminary injunction temporarily blocking enforcement of parts of Iowa's new pharmacy benefit manager reform law, shielding the state's largest health insurer and its customers...

Owner:  Paul Feldman
LIST: Iowa businessman Jon Kinzenbaw selling over 100 tractors from massive collection

LIST: Iowa businessman Jon Kinzenbaw selling over 100 tractors from massive collection

LIST: Iowa businessman Jon Kinzenbaw selling over 100 tractors from massive collection KCCI EIGHT NEWS AT FIVE. THE CEO OF AN IOWA FARM EQUIPMENT MANUFACTURER IS PARTING WAYS WITH MORE THAN 100 TRACTORS IN HIS MASSIVE COLLECTION. JUST LOOK AT...

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'Real-life science experiment' fills critical legal gaps in rural SD

'Real-life science experiment' fills critical legal gaps in rural SD

Molly Wetsch investigative reporter molly.wetsch@sdnewswatch.org 605-531-7382 When a tornado ripped through Burke in 2019, the town’s only attorney was crucial to getting two families who lost their homes a new place to live through the Governor's...

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South Dakota, Iowa, & Minnesota Taco John's Giving Free Meals

South Dakota, Iowa, & Minnesota Taco John's Giving Free Meals

The Government Shutdown has been going on for over 30 days, and millions of residents have lost crucial benefits, including those across South Dakota, Iowa, and Minnesota. With some unable to work and federal assistance programs like SNAP benefits...

Owner:  Townsquare Media
November 4, 2025, City/School Elections Candidate Listing by Jurisdiction and Office

November 4, 2025, City/School Elections Candidate Listing by Jurisdiction and Office

Atkins Mayor Vote for no more than one Brian Cruise 300 Cardinal Ave Atkins, IA 52206 319-721-0964 cruzee@netins.net Atkins City Council Vote for no more than three Jeremy M. Rolando 414 A Ave Atkins, IA 52206 319-432-2180 jeremyrolando@gmail.com...

Owner:  Perrotto Family
SNAP Benefits Government Shutdown: Full list of what states are doing to help families

SNAP Benefits Government Shutdown: Full list of what states are doing to help families

WASHINGTON - As the federal Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) program faces a weekend cutoff due to the U.S. government shutdown, states are stepping in to support low-income families who depend on the aid for food. Here's what each...

Owner:  Murdoch Family
Iowa Politics with Jeff Stein — Fri. Oct. 31, 2025

Iowa Politics with Jeff Stein — Fri. Oct. 31, 2025

Trick or Treat This is Halloween, and regardless of how you feel about the day, it’s going to be an expensive one. The National Retail Federation’s annual consumer survey says Halloween spending will reach a record $13.1 billion this year…up...

Owner:  Stephen Freidheim
OUTDOOR NEWS: Furbearer season begins Nov. 1 in Iowa

OUTDOOR NEWS: Furbearer season begins Nov. 1 in Iowa

Iowa’s furbearer season begins Saturday, Nov. 1, and state wildlife experts say most species populations are in good shape. “Most species are trending higher, except for gray fox and possibly muskrats,” said Vince Evelsizer, furbearer and wetland...

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Week in Iowa: Halloween in Iowa, Feenstra joins governors race and what to know about ACA open enrollment

Week in Iowa: Halloween in Iowa, Feenstra joins governors race and what to know about ACA open enrollment

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