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July 18, 2025 6 mins
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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A group advocating for a Guatemalan National who was living in West Liberty and deported over the Fourth of July weekend is wanting to speak to Iowa U.S. Senator Chuck Grassley, New Jersey U.S. Senator Corey Booker is proposing a bill that would ban ICE Agents from concealing their identities when making arrests, and Russia is ramping up attacks against Ukraine.
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A traffic stop leads to an overnight standoff on Des Moines south side, Russia is intensifying attacks on Ukraine, and more than 100 people are dead and 170 people are still missing following flooding in central Texas.
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President Trump says ceasefire negotiations with Russian President Vladimir Putin regarding the war in Ukraine are stalling, first responders continue to search for survivors after flash flooding in Central Texas that killed more than 100 people, and The Urbandale Police Department is joining a nationwide speeding enforcement campaign.
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The conflict in Gaza will be the focus of talks at the White House as President Trump meets with Israeli Prime Minister, the search for missing people continues after intense flash flooding in central Texas, and the regional economy is slowing in the Midwest according to a new study.
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The house will host a final vote on the Big Beautiful Bill, President Donald Trump is scheduled to give a speech in Des Moines today, and gas prices are going down in the U.S.
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House Republicans continue debate over the Big, Beautiful Bill, an overnight shooting on Des Moines east side leaves one dead, and Sean 'Diddy' Combs has been found guilty of two counts in his sex crimes trial in New York City.
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There are some positive signs in Iowa's housing market despite slowing trends nationally, the Polk County Sheriffs Office is investigating the death of a three year old in Bondurant, and legislatures continue to debate President Trumps Big Beautiful Bill.
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Central Iowa Waterworks says the Racoon River is now below the EPA Drinking Water Standard for Nitrates, Triple A is expecting a record breaking number of people traveling for the Fourth of July holiday, and Iran is declaring victory over Israel following ceasefire.
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Flash flood warnings and standing water throughout the Des Moines metro this morning, President Trump believes the war between Iran and Israel is over, and a women accused of assualt has been arrested in Des Moines.
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President Trump will soon arrive to NATO Summit, the U.S. Senate is still working to pass the Big, Beautiful Bill, and Iowa is joining the list of states with hands-free driving laws.
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Iranian State Television is reporting that military operations have begun against the United States, oil prices are fluctuating after the U.S. attacked Iran, and a heat advisory is in effect until 5 p.m. for eastern and central Iowa.
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Conflict between Israel and Iran continues, two people are injured in an early morning apartment fire on the north side of Des Moines, and an extreme heat watch has been issued for this weekend.
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One person is injured after a garage fire on Des Moines east side, prices at the grocery store continue to be a concern for Iowans, and The United States Supreme Court upholds a law restricting gender transition care for minors.
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A child is seriously injured after being hit by a car in Des Moines, President Trump plans to focus on the Middle East, and members of congress on both sides of the aisle are looking to limit US involvement in the Israel, Iran conflict.
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