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In 1977, scientists shipped a two-ton iceberg to landlocked Iowa by helicopter, aircraft and refrigerated truck to prove a wild Saudi plan

In 1977, Iowa State University hosted a conference on towing icebergs. A large iceberg was transported from Alaska to demonstrate the concept. Scientists and leaders debated the feasibility of this ambitious water solution. The idea aimed to provide fresh water to arid regions globally. This unique demonstration highlighted a bold…

The Economic Times

ACLU of Iowa Report Finds Police in Schools Led to Harsher Discipline for Minor Offenses, Disparate Enforcement

The ACLU of Iowa found that black and disabled students were disproportionately the subject of police referrals and arrests for school disciplinary issues.

Reason

Iowa Puppy Mill Owner Avoids Charges After 32 Neglected Dogs That 'Suffered Needlessly' Were Seized

An Iowa dog breeder avoided criminal charges after 32 neglected dogs were seized. Authorities cited insufficient evidence for prosecution, while civil enforcement under the Animal Welfare Act continues

International Business Times UK

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How a giant iceberg travelled from Alaska to Iowa in 1977 for Saudi Arabia's ambitious plan to turn Antarctic icebergs into a freshwater source

A 1977 conference in Iowa explored transporting large icebergs for water. Saudi Arabia backed this event, seeking alternatives to desalination. An Alaskan iceberg was transported to Iowa for delegates to inspect. This unusual demonstration aimed to prove the concept's feasibility. The grand plan to tow Antarctic icebergs never fully materialized.

The Times of India

Why Matt Campbell Believes His Iowa State Approach Is Also Right for Penn State

The coach performed miracles for a decade with the Cyclones.

Sports Illustrated

4 gubernatorial races that could affect the House majority

ANALYSIS — Four years ago, Republicans complained that Pennsylvania gubernatorial nominee Doug Mastriano torpedoed their downballot efforts in key House races across the commonwealth. This time around, GOP nominee Stacy Garrity isn’t polling any better, again complicating House Republican campaigns in the Keystone State. And Pennsylvania is just one of…

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Eleven states have passed laws related to the Education Freedom Tax Credit this year

Welcome to the Tuesday, July 28, 2026, Brew.

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States With No Retirement Tax Ranked by Medical Care

Zero tax on retirement income sounds great, until you can't find a doctor. Here's how five "tax havens" compare on healthcare, property taxes, and living costs.

Kiplinger

Sand and Lahn on their visions for Iowa: "better and truer, not redder or bluer" and "the safest, freest, most family-centered state in America"

Rob Sand (D) and Zach Lahn (R) are running in the general election for governor of Iowa on November 3, 2026.

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In 1977, a Saudi prince flew a two-ton iceberg to landlocked Iowa to convince 200 scientists from 18 nations that Antarctic ice could be towed to Arabia

In 1977, a Saudi prince proposed towing icebergs from Antarctica to the Arabian Peninsula. A two-ton iceberg was transported to Iowa State University to demonstrate this concept. Scientists gathered for a conference to discuss the feasibility of this ambitious water solution. Ocean currents, melting rates, and construction costs prevented the…

The Economic Times

Rep. Miller-Meeks and Bohannan to meet for third consecutive election in Iowa's 1st District on November 3, 2026

Incumbent Mariannette Miller-Meeks (R), Christina Bohannan (D), and Michael Bridgford (Independent) are running in the general election for Iowa's 1st Congressional District on November 3, 2026.

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Nunn, Trone Garriott, and Battaglia are running in Iowa's 3rd District, decided by fewer than four points in each of the last two elections

Incumbent Zach Nunn (R), Sarah Trone Garriott (D), and Marco Battaglia (L) are running in the general election for Iowa's 3rd Congressional District on November 3, 2026.

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Bipartisan bill to eliminate hepatitis C unveiled in House

A bipartisan pair of House members is introducing legislation aimed at treating millions of Americans of a deadly-but-curable liver disease, the culmination of a yearslong push from public health advocates. The bill, sponsored by Reps. Mariannette Miller-Meeks, R-Iowa and Diana DeGette, D-Colo., would create a national hepatitis C elimination program to expand…

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U.S. Sen. Darline Graham takes office — ending the vacancy in South Carolina’s class II seat

On July 14, 2026, President Pro Tempore Chuck Grassley (R-Iowa) swore Sen. Darline Graham (R-S.C.) into the U.S. Senate, filling the vacancy in South Carolina's class II seat.

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The Independent UK

America’s top ten cheapest states for 2026 where you can beat inflation

To beat inflation, consider moving to states like Ohio, the Dakotas, or West Virginia

The Guardian - US

‘A slap in the face’: small farmers say Trump is turning his back on them

The president wooed farmers in his campaign, but now the USDA is yanking funding, citing ‘DEI’ and wasteful spending

Medical Daily

Top High School Catcher Defies Brain Tumor Setbacks to Keep His Baseball Dreams Alive

After brain tumor treatment cost him an Ole Miss scholarship, Iowa catcher Brett Harris is pursuing his college baseball dream with renewed determination.

Salon

Anti-lobbyist Republican used lobbyists

Joe Mitchell, an Iowa Republican, campaigns against lobbyists, only after his trade org spent $75,000 on them

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The Conversation

Fertilizers carry a hidden cost for soil’s crucial microbes – using less as prices rise might pay off for farms in unexpected ways

Across North America, in places such as Illinois, Iowa and Texas, farmers are busy growing the crops the world depends on for food, fuel and fiber.

The Independent UK

Here’s how Democrats can still take the Senate even with Graham Platner on political life support in Maine

ANALYSIS: Every path to win back the Senate majority hinged on Democrats winning Maine. But, writes Eric Garcia, with greater difficulty, Democrats could still get to 51 seats

International Business Times UK

Data Breach Linked 'Family Values' Republican Candidate's Email to Hookup Site; He Denies Creating the Account

Iowa Republican candidate Derek Wulf denies creating an account on Adult Friend Finder after his email was found in a data breach. His campaign suggests identity theft as a possible explanation.

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Could $50 Market Vouchers Help Iowa Seniors?

The Senior Farmers Market Nutrition Program (SFMNP) is a federally funded program administered in Iowa by the Iowa Department of Agriculture and Land Stewardship. Its...

The Independent UK

Trump’s hot streak appears over as a slew of election picks fail him

ANALYSIS: Trump still has a tight grip on Republicans and an endorsement against them can spell death. But, Eric Garcia notes, he’s whiffed

The Guardian - US

Only the midwest saw US population growth in every state. Will new residents change its politics?

Lower costs in Indiana, Iowa, Kentucky and Ohio raise questions about whether Republican strongholds will shift

The Economic Times

Trump's tariffs aren't saving jobs at Whirlpool's Iowa refrigerator plant

Whirlpool's drastic decision to cut over half its Iowa plant's workforce throws a wrench in President Trump's tariff strategy designed to bolster U.S. manufacturing. The company argues that modernization justifies the layoffs, yet workers and investors are concerned about rising imports from Mexico and China, alongside the company's troubled stock…

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