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More US states push to ban kratom drink deemed ‘gas-station heroin’

At least eight states have banned the plant-derived product as more people use it and some claim it’s addictive

The Guardian - US

Blanche makes Senate visit ahead of confirmation push

Acting Attorney General Todd Blanche started his Senate goodwill tour Monday in his bid for Senate confirmation to run the Justice Department permanently, sitting down with Senate Judiciary Committee Chair Charles E. Grassley. The Iowa Republican is the first lawmaker to meet with Blanche since President Donald Trump tapped him…

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Birdie blitz gives Aussie share of first-round lead

Hot on the heels of his first Champions Tour victory, Australian golfer Scott Hend has helped himself to nine birdies in the first round in Iowa.

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Tornadoes rip through central US while extreme heat and humidity creep into north-east

One man died in Iowa after a tree fell on him as nearly 700 severe weather events were recorded over three days

The Guardian - US

A Pig Disease Eradicated in the United States 22 Years Ago Has Come Back. What Happens in the Next 30 Days Will Determine How Serious the Consequences Are.

The USDA confirmed pseudorabies virus in commercial swine in Iowa and Texas on April 30, 2026 — the first case in U.S. commercial pigs since eradication in 2004. Final quarantine zone testing runs June 12 to July 11. Pork exports, disease-free status, and biosecurity protocols are all at stake.

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Online competition measure again draws industry opposition

A bill that would stop large online platforms from discriminating against outside services has been revived in the Senate after versions in recent years died amid strong opposition from the technology industry. Judiciary Chair Charles E. Grassley, R-Iowa, and Sen. Amy Klobuchar, D-Minn., introduced the legislation on Wednesday in what…

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

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

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Candidates endorsed by RECs won 88% of primary races across five states in June 2 elections

Endorsements are one of the ways voters learn who candidates are and what they stand for — especially in down-ballot races where little other information is available. Ballotpedia tracks endorsements from organizations we call Recognized Endorsement Contributors (RECs): groups ranging from labor unions and advocacy organizations to newspaper editorial boards…

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Iowa enacts five election bills in 2026, including prohibition on foreign donations in ballot measure elections

The Iowa General Assembly adjourned its 2026 regular session on May 3 after passing five election-related bills. Gov. Kim Reynolds (R) signed each of the bills by June 2.

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Iowa becomes the 25th state to ban foreign contributions to ballot measure committees

On June 2, Iowa Gov. Kim Reynolds (R) signed legislation, HF 2601, which prohibits foreign contributions in ballot measure elections.

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Iowa Man Seen in Viral Body Camera Footage Wins $105,000 Wrongful Arrest Lawsuit

After nearly four years of legal battles, Tayvin Galanakis has finally won his case against the officers who arrested him for allegedly driving while intoxicated without probable cause.

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Iowa Guv issues statement amid job fear: 'At no point during our negotiations was it even considered to employ H-1B visa holders'

A major confusion was created after Iowa Governor Kim Reynolds announced that the state of Iowa will migrate its executive branch data from an outdated IT system to a modern system with Amazon Web Services and that the day-to-day IT operations will be managed by Cognizant Government Solutions. The government…

The Times of India

Monster storms hammer Chicago as airports shut down and power fails

The National Weather Service issued tornado warnings across Illinois, Kansas, northern Missouri and southern Iowa, while severe thunderstorm watches were in place for parts of the Great Lakes

The Independent UK

Trump continues to hold sway in Republican primaries

President Donald Trump got his mojo back with Republican primary voters Tuesday following a setback in Iowa last week when his preferred candidate lost the GOP contest for governor. Trump-backed House candidates notched wins in South Carolina and Nevada. South Carolina Sen. Lindsey Graham overcame a primary challenge from a…

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6 takeaways halfway through primary season

ANALYSIS — Four more states held primaries this week, marking the halfway point of the 2026 primary season. A total of 26 states have conducted regular congressional primaries so far this year, the latest being Maine, Nevada, North Dakota and South Carolina, where voters cast their ballots Tuesday. A handful…

International Business Times UK

Whirlpool Layoffs 2026: Company Slammed By Union as Refrigerator Demand Plunges to 2008 Crisis Levels

Whirlpool has announced another 288 layoffs at its Iowa refrigerator plant, bringing total job losses to 879 since last year. The cuts have reignited a dispute between the company and union leaders over manufacturing operations in Mexico.

The Independent UK

Takeaways from how water pollution in Iowa can deflate summer fun

Iowa’s waterways face significant pollution challenges due to agricultural runoff and sewage

The Independent UK

The battle to reclaim Iowa’s idyllic waterways as gross issue halts summer fun

The challenge of keeping water bodies clean is exemplified by Lake Darling

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Josh Turek defeated Zach Wahls in the Democratic primary for the U.S. Senate in Iowa on June 2, 2026

Josh Turek (D) defeated Zach Wahls (D) in the Democratic primary for the U.S. Senate in Iowa on June 2, 2026. Incumbent Sen. Joni Ernst (R) did not run for re-election.

The Independent UK

One dead and another injured after a train and semi-truck collide in Iowa

Seventeen train cars and two power engines derailed following the impact, causing ‘significant damage’ to the railroad infrastructure.

The Guardian - US

Zach Lahn’s win in Iowa is a rare rebuke to Trump, who still has an iron grip on the party

While president’s last-minute endorsement of Randy Feenstra failed, he has enjoyed successes in Texas, Indiana and Kentucky

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Six people fatally shot in Iowa, police says suspected killer took his own life when confronted by officer

Violence tears through Iowa family.

AAP

MAHA candidate beats Trump's choice in Republican primary for Iowa governor

Businessman Zach Lahn's win in Iowa's Republican gubernatorial primary over President Donald Trump's pick is a rare electoral setback for Trump

International Business Times UK

Social Security Clawback Leaves Iowa Family Shocked by Dead Father Tax Debt

An Iowa family faces a decades-old Social Security tax debt after the IRS intercepted their refund, highlighting issues in the US benefits system and raising questions about record-keeping practices.

Latin Times

Trump Suffers First Major 2026 Primary Loss as Conservative Outsider Beats Feenstra in Iowa

Trump endorsed Feenstra just four days before the primary, calling the congressman "MAGA all the way" and praising him as a reliable ally

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