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August 8, 2025 6 mins
A heat advisory goes into effect one hour from now on this second day of the Iowa State Fair, President Trump is ordering federal law enforcement officers to patrol the streets of Washington, DC. and Texas Governor Greg Abbott says the FBI is tracking down Texas House Democrats who fled the state to stop a vote on Republican led redistricting efforts.
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Traffic continues to be delayed on eastbound I-235 between the Des Moines River Bridge and 31st Street. Heavy rain and lightning on the opening day of the Iowa State Fair led to a brief suspension of all outdoor activities earlier today and Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu says his country intends to take full control of the Gaza Strip, but not retain it.
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Five soldiers have been shot at Georgia's Fort Stewart, as several high-profile figures face subpoenas in the Jeffrey Epstein Congressional investigation, the White House is reportedly considering releasing some new documents, and police are investigating a shooting that left two people injured early this morning on College Avenue in Des Moines.
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A two year research study into water quality in the Des Moines and Racoon Rivers commissioned by Polk County says nitrate levels are within the EPA safe drinking water standards, the House Oversight Committee is issuing subpoenas to the Department of Justice and the Clintons in connection with late convicted sex offender Jeffrey Epstein, and the Chair of the Des Moines Public School Board is announcing her bid for U.S. Senate.
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U.S. special envoy Steve Witkoff is set to head to Russia as the White House works to reach a ceasefire in Ukraine, there is a new majority leader in the Iowa House, and several midwestern states are showing signs of an economic slow down.
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The top Iowa and national stories.
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Heavy rainfall this month sets a new record in Des Moines, Tsunami waves have hit Hawaii and parts of the west coast after an earthquake in Russia, and President Trump says he plans to impose a penalty on India for what he views as unfair trade policies.
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Top American and Chinese representatives are gathering for trade talks in Sweden, one man is dead after a shooting on Des Moines South Side, and the tornado count is down in Iowa compared to this time last year.
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An extreme heat warning is in effect for central Iowa, President Trump says he's giving Russia less time to reach a ceasefire with Ukraine, and the U.S. is working to set up food centers in Gaza.
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The Department of Justice meets with Jeffery Epstein associate Ghislaine Maxwell for the second time and President Trump is asked about a potential pardon, Iowa State Fair goers can now bring their own food and non-alcoholic drinks, and the FCC signs off on the acquisition of Paramount by Sky Dance Global for a billion dollars.
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Jeffery Epstein's Associate Ghislaine Maxwell is meeting with the justice department, two cyclists have died during this years RAGBRAI, and a new state auditors report is highlighting several deficiencies at the Iowa Workforce Development Agency.
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Brian Kohberger is sentenced for the murders of four University of Idaho college students, Ankeny Police have arrested two people in connection to a violent home invasion earlier this month, and beef prices are up in the Midwest.
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President Trump is confident the U.S. and the Philippines will reach a trade deal, the agriculture industry is utilizing several different methods to try to limit runoff and nitrates in Iowa's water systems, and an Iowa State Trooper is being credited for saving the life of a RAGBRAI rider.
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President Trump could visit China on his way to an economic summit in South Korea later this year, new research shows lower levels of Nitrates in water may not be safe, and Iowa businesses are encouraged to tap into state resources for work force development.
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President Trump is set to sign a crypto currency act into law, the U.S. House approves nine million dollars in spending cuts to public broadcasting, global health programs, and foreign aid, and funding for research projects at Iowa State University is over 300 million for the third year in a row.
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The Iowa unemployment rate is slightly up, senate republicans are giving the greenlight to cut funding for public broadcasting, and the Midwest economy is above 50 for the second month in a row.
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A man is in custody and accused of attempting to run over pedestrians in Des Moines' east village, President Trump says he's not planning on firing the Federal Reserve Chair, and a man is charged with first degree murder for a shooting in southern Iowa.
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Organized retail theft is big business across the country including in Iowa, human remains were found after a large fire in Albia, President Trump is encouraging the Ukrainian President to ramp up strikes in Russian territory.
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President Trump says he will be placing tariffs on Russia if there is no peace deal in Ukraine in 50 days, no injuries are reported as multiple agencies respond to a five alarm fire in Monroe County south of Des Moines, and more flooding is being reported in central Texas.
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President Trump tours flood damage in central Texas, President Trump intends to impose a 35 percent tariff on Canada, and several arrested during federal immigration protests in Los Angeles.
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