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Published on 02:24 GMT

Trump drops federal suit over Iowa poll, refiles in state court

US President Donald Trump on Monday dropped a federal lawsuit over an Iowa poll that wrongly forecast he would lose the midwestern state in November's election, but refiled it in a state court. A lawyer for Trump informed a federal court in Iowa that …

Source: Banner Graphic - Indiana - Neutral
Published on 02:09 GMT

Supreme Court refuses to hear Iowa Pork Producers petition to California’s Prop 12 law

DES MOINES, Iowa (KCRG) - The Supreme Court has decided not to hear Iowa Pork Producers petition to California’s Prop 12 law regarding animal welfare. The Iowa Pork Producers Association have attempted to abolish the animal welfare law on June 30. They …

Source: KCRG - Iowa - Pending
Published on 02:09 GMT

Former Iowa resident sentenced to prison for identity theft

CEDAR RAPIDS, Iowa (KCRG) - A former Cedar Rapids resident was sentenced to prison for identity theft. Shango Johnson, 35, of Chicago, pled guilty to one count of aggravated identity theft. Johnson took a fake check of $9,634 claimed to be drawn from a …

Source: KCRG - Iowa - Pending
Published on 02:10 GMT

Eastern Iowa woman sentenced to prison for stealing over $25,000 from FEMA, SBA

MARION, Iowa (KCRG) - A Marion woman has been sentenced to federal prison for stealing over $25,000 from the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) and the Small Business Administration (SBA). The stolen funds were part of a federal benefits program …

Source: KCRG - Iowa - Pending
Published on Jun 30, 2025

Trump drops federal lawsuit against Iowa pollster Ann Selzer, refiles in state court

President Donald Trump on Monday dropped his federal lawsuit against Iowa pollster Ann Selzer and The Des Moines Register over a poll that found Democratic nominee Kamala Harris leading in Iowa shortly before Election Day in November, before refiling it …

Source: NBC News - Center-left
Published on 01:56 GMT

Iowa Democrat running for Ashley Hinson's seat in Congress suspends campaign

CEDAR RAPIDS, Iowa — Iowa Democrat Kevin Techau, who announced a bid in April to run for Congresswoman Ashley Hinson's seat, is now suspending his campaign. "And the reality is, this campaign’s fundraising simply hasn’t met the threshold level …

Source: KGAN - Iowa - Indeterminate
Published on 01:56 GMT

Woman shot and killed at Iowa Hy-Vee

MUSCATINE, Iowa — A woman is dead after a shooting inside a Muscatine Hy-Vee. Police say 37-year-old Kalista Rae Hallberg of Letts, Iowa was found dead with multiple gunshot wounds just after 2 p.m. Monday afternoon. The suspected shooter, Ian Hernandez of …

Source: KGAN - Iowa - Indeterminate
Published on 02:10 GMT

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Source: KCRG - Iowa - Pending
Published on 01:25 GMT

Officials enhance security at Iowa State Fairgrounds ahead of President Trump's Thursday rally

Many local and state agencies assist the Secret Service with these kinds of large-scale events, according to security experts. DES MOINES, Iowa — Secret service agents and organizers typically start planning for large-scale events like President Trump’s …

Source: KARE 11 - Minnesota - Neutral
Published on 01:08 GMT

What new laws go into effect July 1 in Iowa, Nebraska and South Dakota?

(KTIV) - As soon as the calendar reads July 1, 2025, Siouxland’s three states will all have new laws going into effect. The laws range from new rules regarding cell phones and driving in Iowa to banning sanctuary cities in South Dakota. Below is a list of …

Source: KTIV - Iowa - Neutral