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Louisiana Politics: U.S. Rep. Julia Letlow, backed by President Trump, won the GOP Senate nomination after defeating state Treasurer John Fleming in a runoff—another sign of how much Trump’s endorsement still reshapes Republican primaries. Iowa Education & Community: Iowa City Community School District named Amy Kortemeyer interim superintendent starting July 1, as the district transitions after Matt Degner’s resignation. Health Policy in Iowa: Gov. Kim Reynolds signed about 200 bills, with major changes set to take effect July 1, including new rules affecting abortion access and medical ethics. Culture & Celebration: Towns across Iowa are ramping up for America250, with local events like Coralville’s 4thFest and other July 3–4 plans bringing music, fireworks, and family activities. Sports & Local Life: West Sioux School District approved staffing and fee changes, while Iowa City-area friends keep honoring Ben Ryan through an annual 120-mile Ragnar relay.

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Jun. 24, 2026

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Why Iowa State Football Will Be Better in Second Half of the Season

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Iowa Down Ballot podcast: RFK Jr. on tape, CARES spending redux, Roundup win

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Iowa Capital Dispatch

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Owned By	States Newsroom Network (Non-profit. Chris Fitzsimon, Director & Publisher)
Year Founded	2020
Website	https://iowacapitaldispatch.com/
Domain Registration Year	2019
Access Type	open
Publication Location	United States, Iowa, Des Moines
Owner Country	United States

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Jun. 28, 2026

Iowa DNR announces job opening, approves water fund plans, and highlights training opportunities

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Hawkeye Reporter - Iowa

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Owned By	Brian Timpone & Bradley Cameron through Metric Media LLC
Year Founded	2019
Website	https://hawkeyereporter.com/
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Publication Location	United States, Iowa, Hawkeye
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Jun. 28, 2026

Iowa laws going into effect July 1 | What to know

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WQAD - Illinois

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Year Founded	1963
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Domain Registration Year	1996
Access Type	open
Publication Location	United States, Illinois, Moline
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See photos from Regina vs. Tipton baseball game in Iowa…

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Iowa City Press-Citizen

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Year Founded	1920
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Domain Registration Year	1998
Access Type	hybrid
Publication Location	United States, Iowa, Iowa City
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Jun. 28, 2026

University of Northern Iowa announces EdVantageUNI center for education support and outreach

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Hawkeye Reporter - Iowa

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Year Founded	2019
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Publication Location	United States, Iowa, Hawkeye
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Jun. 28, 2026

Sioux County colleges: Which ethnic group was largest in 2023-24?

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NW Iowa News

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Year Founded	2019
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Publication Location	United States, Iowa,
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Jun. 28, 2026

University of Northern Iowa announces EdVantageUNI center for educator and family support

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Waterloo Times - Iowa

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Year Founded	2019
Website	https://waterlootimes.com/
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Publication Location	United States, Iowa, Waterloo
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