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Iran official says support for new sanctions would be an 'act of war,' and other Middle East news
Aug 24, 2026 by Sam Parsons
TEHRAN (AP) -- The new head of Iran's top security body warned Sunday that Tehran will see any country's support for new U.S. economic measures against the Islamic Republic as an “act of war,” while Iran's president…
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2026 Iowa State Fair attendance nearing record
Aug 24, 2026 by Sam Parsons
By O. Kay Henderson (Radio Iowa) The Iowa State Fair’s 11-day run ended Sunday and it will likely set an attendance record. During the first 10 days of the State Fair, 1,114,985 people entered the fairgrounds.…
Batavia Man Arrested After High-Speed Chase in Fairfield
Aug 24, 2026 by Sam Parsons
FAIRFIELD – Authorities in Fairfield arrested a man on Friday night after he was allegedly observed driving erratically in the Jefferson County Health Center parking lot before leading law enforcement on a high-speed chase. According…
Skydiver Crashes into Field in Rural Knoxville
Aug 24, 2026 by Sam Parsons
KNOXVILLE – A skydiver is in critical condition after crashing into a field in rural Knoxville on Saturday. The Knoxville Fire Department reported that they, along with the Marion County Sheriff’s Office and the Knoxville…
Jason Aldean Earns Two Diamond Certifications
Aug 24, 2026 by Bob Ballard
Jason Aldean picked up two more certifications, and they're both huge. The singer notched his first two diamond (10x platinum) singles: "Dirt Road Anthem" and "You Make It Easy." After a presentation backstage at his Washington DC…
‘Survival mode’: Indiana residents endure a ninth day without power
Aug 21, 2026 by Sam Parsons
GARY, Ind. (AP) — Tens of thousands of residents in northwest Indiana were in survival mode Thursday as they endured a ninth day without power, throwing out spoiled food, lining up for hot meals and searching…
Iowa’s Unemployment Rate Remains at 3.2 Percent for the Third Month
Aug 21, 2026 by Sam Parsons
DES MOINES, IOWA – Iowa’s seasonally adjusted unemployment rate remained at 3.2 percent in July, equal to the rate in May and June and down from a jobless rate of 3.5 percent one year ago. Meanwhile,…
514 Iowa Century and Heritage Farm Families Honored at the 2026 Iowa State Fair
Aug 21, 2026 by Sam Parsons
DES MOINES -- Iowa Secretary of Agriculture Mike Naig and Iowa Farm Bureau Federation President Brent Johnson today honored 514 Iowa farm families with Century or Heritage Farm designations during ceremonies at the 2026 Iowa State Fair.…
Ames Man Arrested for Drunk Driving at High Speeds in Marion County
Aug 21, 2026 by Sam Parsons
MARION COUNTY – An Ames man was arrested this week after allegedly driving drunk on Highway 92 in Marion County, and later being found in possession of drugs. According to court documents, on Tuesday, August…
The US national debt now stands at $40 trillion
Aug 20, 2026 by Sam Parsons
WASHINGTON (AP) — The national debt surpassed a record $40 trillion on Wednesday, a staggering milestone as defense costs, social programs like Social Security and Medicare and interest on the burgeoning deficit make up an…
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