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Congresswoman Hinson talks tariffs and Epstein files
Iowa Congresswoman Ashley Hinson, a Republican from Marion, was asked about the impact of the latest round of tariffs on farmers and others during her weekly conference call. “I would
Iowa lawmakers laud HALT Fentanyl Act signing
Iowa Senator Chuck Grassley says President Trump’s signature on a bill that classifies fentanyl-related drugs as more dangerous substances “will save lives.” The new federal law will require prison sentences
Man charged after one man killed, another wounded in Appanoose County shooting
A south central Iowa man is in custody after a fatal shooting in Appanoose County. Appanoose County Sheriff Gary Anderson says deputies were dispatched to rural Mystic and encountered two
Potential presidential candidates making treks to Iowa
Virginia’s governor will headline an Iowa GOP fundraiser tonight, another in a growing list of potential 2028 presidential candidates making trips to the state that has been the starting line
Diabetes numbers are worsening as Iowans become more sedentary
More than one in every ten Iowans is diabetic, and studies show more than 19,000 Iowans are being diagnosed with diabetes every year. Dr. Kim Hardy, a family medicine physician
Curious baby monkey (not George) born at central Iowa zoo
Visitors to Iowa’s largest zoo may have to be patient, but they should now be able to spot the newest resident, a tiny grey-brown Japanese macaque. Blank Park Zoo spokesman
RAGBRAI 2025 offers ceremonial tire dipping option in another state
Next week’s RAGBRAI — the Register’s Annual Great Bicycle Ride Across Iowa — will cross into a neighboring state for the first time in the event’s 52 year history. Monday’s

Dordt University Involved in Data Breach
Dordt University recently released information on their website informing of a data breach. The breach occurred last year and had a limited amount of personal information accessed. According to the
Senator Ernst touts cuts to USAID in $9 billion recissions package
The U.S. Senate is debating a package of $9 billion in federal budget cuts, carrying out many of the cuts identified by Elon Musk’s Department of Government Efficiency or DOGE.
Iowa sees first sports betting company top $1 billion in yearly wagering
Racing and Gaming Administrator Tina Eick says the money bet on sports went up in Iowa in the fiscal year that ended June 30th. “The amount wagered in the last