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Trump plugs $54 billion natural gas project in Alaska, flanked by a senator in a tight race

US President Trump announced South Korea's intention to invest $54 billion in an Alaska natural gas project. The project aims to connect Alaska's North Slope to a liquefied natural gas export terminal. While Alaskan Senator Dan Sullivan supports the initiative, South Korean officials remain cautious about the investment's commercial viability.…

The Economic Times · Oct 1

Iowa developer buys Valley West Mall for $11M, but JCPenney lease complicates plans

Threshold Capital has acquired the Valley West Mall property for $11 million in West Des Moines, Iowa. This ambitious mixed-use development aims to blend residential, retail, and entertainment spaces. Yet, they must navigate a challenging lease agreement with JCPenney that could impede progress. City officials are contemplating up to $110…

The Times of India · Sep 30

Netizens Share Sharp Reactions After President Donald Trump Appears To Doze Off On Live TV

Donald Trump appeared to lower his head and close his eyes during a live Fox News broadcast, prompting online speculation as officials discussed a proposed $15 billion Iowa steel plant.

International Business Times UK · Sep 30

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Netizens Mock President Donald Trump After Video Shows Him Slumping Over in His Chair

Donald Trump faced online ridicule after footage appeared to show him closing his eyes and lowering his head during an Oval Office event announcing a planned Iowa steel complex.

International Business Times UK · Sep 30

Farmer left $10.9m for cancer centre; Mayo could get it if hospital lost independence

Iowa farmer Herman Carl Stille died in September 2020 at 94, leaving an estate worth about $10.9 million. His 2017 will directed the remainder to Floyd County Medical Center (FCMC) in Charles City to establish a cancer centre for local residents. It also named the Mayo Foundation as the alternative…

The Times of India · Sep 30

'Perhaps You Should Have Looked More Carefully': Jack Smith Perjury Claim Falters Over Hawks-Hawkeyes Mix-Up

A Senate hearing over Jack Smith's investigations of Donald Trump took an unusual turn when a Republican senator's perjury accusation centred on confusion between the Atlanta Hawks and Iowa Hawkeyes.

International Business Times UK · Sep 30

Trump Unveils $15B Iowa Steel Mill Project Ahead of Competitive Midterms

Trump unveiled a $15 billion Iowa steel mill by Mesabi Metallics. See what's confirmed on jobs, financing and tariffs—and what's still unsettled.

Latin Times · Sep 29

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Trump Called Biden 'Sleepy' and Then Appeared To Nod off During His Own Oval Office Event

Donald Trump appeared to close his eyes and lower his head during an Oval Office event for a proposed Iowa steel plant, prompting online speculation that he had fallen asleep.

International Business Times UK · Sep 29

'Is He Resigning?': Predictions Pour in Before Trump Reveals $15BN Iowa Steel Plant Announcement

Donald Trump unveiled a $15 billion Iowa steel plant after a vague White House announcement triggered resignation jokes and wild predictions online.

International Business Times UK · Sep 29

In Iowa, soaring cancer rates emerge as a key midterms issue

Cancer has emerged as an unusual bipartisan campaign issue in Iowa’s midterm races as the state confronts the second-highest cancer rate in the US. Candidates are linking the debate to healthcare access, cancer screening and worsening water quality, although scientists have not reached a consensus on whether nitrate contamination is…

The Economic Times · Sep 29

From India to Iowa: Ruias return to steel with an ambitious $18 billion US bet

Ruias are planning a new steel venture in Iowa. This project involves a $15 billion steel plant, aiming to produce 10 million tonnes annually. Financing has already been secured for the Minnesota iron-ore mine, which is integral to the operation. The plant is expected to create around 1,750 permanent jobs…

The Economic Times · Sep 29

Trump Touts $15 Billion 'Largest in History' US Steel Plant Then Appears To Doze as Its Chairman Speaks

Trump announced a $15 billion Iowa steel plant as the largest in US history, then appeared to nod off as its Indian owner spoke. The jobs will not arrive until 2030.

International Business Times UK · Sep 29

Essar to invest $18 billion in US, build America's largest steel plant in Iowa

Essar Group, through its subsidiary Mesabi Metallics, plans to invest USD 18 billion for a steel plant in Iowa. The facility aims to produce 10 million tonnes of steel annually and will utilize iron ore from Minnesota. It is expected to create 6,000 construction jobs and 2,000 permanent employment opportunities.…

The Economic Times · Sep 29

China has quietly got Trump by the soybeans

Trump and Xi have slashed tariffs on $30 billion worth of goods on each side, but not the soybeans that Iowa farmers depend on

Fortune · Sep 28

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The Guardian - US · Sep 28

Trump announces $15bn Iowa steel plant as he bids to boost flagging midterm hopes

President says plant will be built by Indian-owned company and calls it largest such facility in American history

International Business Times · Sep 28

Trump to Unveil $15 Billion Steel Plant: The Iowa Project Would Be Largest of Its Kind in U.S. History

The planned facility will be built by Mesabi Metallics, a Minnesota-based company owned by India's Essar Group.

International Business Times UK · Sep 28

Trump's $15 Billion Steel Shock: Massive Iowa Plant Will Produce 10 Million Tons a Year and Create 1,750 Permanent Jobs

Donald Trump is set to unveil a $15bn Iowa steel project expected to produce up to 10 million tonnes annually, create 1,750 permanent jobs and begin production in 2030.

Medical Daily · Sep 28

Wisconsin Measles Cases Reach 192 After 21 Added Friday as Travel-Linked Infections Surface in Marathon County

Wisconsin measles cases reach 192 as Vernon County joins the southwest outbreak and travel-linked cases appear in Marathon and Chippewa counties.

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The Times of India · Sep 28

At 98, Iowa man finally receives diploma 80 years after leaving school

Paul Little left Dallas Center High School in Iowa during his junior year to help support his family, missing the graduation he had expected in 1946. More than 80 years later, the 98-year-old received an honorary diploma at his nursing home. By then, he had also donated $50,000 to support…

The Independent UK · Sep 26

Republican senator says his own party are ‘tone deaf’ as GOP spends millions to try to hold back Democratic blue wave

‘You’ve got Republicans scrambling everywhere’

The Times of India · Sep 26

Iowa company sent over $800,000 to scammer in 2022; US recovers about $375,000 four years later

In 2022, an Iowa company transferred over $800,000 to a scammer through a business email compromise scheme. The scam involved fraudulent vendor invoices, which led employees to believe the payments were legitimate. Although the government recovered roughly $375,000, the bulk of the funds remains unrecovered. Investigators traced part of the…

The Times of India · Sep 25

In 2024, Iowa farmer Evie Haupt earned $35,000 yearly from 3 turbines, cutting debt to $67,000

Evie Haupt, an Iowa farmer, has notably increased her revenue by leasing land for wind turbines. This extra income has been instrumental in alleviating her farm debts following her husband's passing. Even though the turbines occupy less than an acre, she continues her traditional farming practices on the bulk of…

The Economic Times · Sep 24

US midterm elections 2026: Top races, leads and who is winning in November

US midterm elections 2026: The latest 2026 U.S. midterm polls show Democrats leading the national congressional ballot, with James Talarico ahead of Ken Paxton in Texas and Josh Turek leading Ashley Hinson in Iowa, while voter expectations in both Senate races point to a different outcome.

The Times of India · Sep 24

Iowa rescue mission turns thrift store into 46-bed shelter, frees space for 25 beds

Dubuque Rescue Mission will close its thrift store to create a 46-bed emergency shelter for men. The decision is in response to rising demand for shelter and increased homelessness in Dubuque. The change will free up additional space for women and children with the help of Opening Doors. All donations…

Reason · Sep 24

An Iowa Judge Rejects Trump's Unconstitutional Attempt To Recover Damages for 'Fake News'

The dismissal of the president's lawsuit against The Des Moines Register is a victory for freedom of the press.

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