July 29 Caught on Camera: University of Iowa official brags about skirting a ban on DEI An official in the University of Iowa admits in new undercover video that she and others at the university are actively "finding ways to operate around" new directives intended to end the practice of reverse discrimination in the name of DEI.Â
July 24 DOGE prepares to literally drain the swamp by banishing Biden’s ‘overreaching’ water rule Following the Supreme Court ruling in Sackett v. EPA limiting federal control over wetlands, Sen. Ernst establishes protections against overreaching water regulations.
July 20 Suspected serial killer may have abducted news anchor who vanished 30 years ago: doc The unsolved case of missing KIMT-TV anchor Jodi Huisentruit receives fresh attention as a new documentary examines four persons of interest, including a suspected serial killer.
July 18 SkyWest flight diverted after passenger tries to open emergency door, fights with flight attendant: report A SkyWest flight from Omaha to Detroit was diverted Thursday over an unruly passenger, who is now facing multiple charges following his arrest in Cedar Rapids.
July 16 New person of interest emerges in documentary on decades-old disappearance of Iowa news anchor A new documentary reveals a possible new person of interest in the abduction of Iowa news anchor Jodi Huisentruit, which took place in 1995.
July 4 Trump touts 'very popular' domestic policy bill ahead of White House signing President Trump's sweeping domestic policy bill passes Congress with tax cuts, immigration measures, and Medicaid restructuring, despite polls showing most Americans oppose the package.
July 3 Trump touts promises kept at America250 kickoff event at Iowa State Fairgrounds President Donald Trump touted "promise[s] kept" while delivering a patriotic speech in Iowa, kicking off America's yearlong celebration of its 250th anniversary of independence in 2026.
July 3 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 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 1 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.