WASHINGTON — The U.S. House Agriculture Committee Friday released the draft bill text of the long-awaited $1.5 trillion farm bill, which is likely to face opposition in the Senate from Democrats due to disagreements over federal anti-hunger programs and climate change requirements.
DES MOINES – Saturday was a very successful day for area track teams at the Iowa state track meet, for each of the area teams.
DES MOINES – Saturday was a very successful day for area track teams at the Iowa state track meet, for each of the area teams.
DES MOINES – Saturday was a very successful day for area track teams at the Iowa state track meet, for each of the area teams.
DES MOINES – Saturday was a very successful day for area track teams at the Iowa state track meet, for each of the area teams.
Iowa’s state shooting sports season is here, where thousands of student athletes from elementary to high school and colleges across the state compete in seven shooting sports championship even…
Iowa DNR Manchester Fish Hatchery staff Dan Rosauer, Aaron Schwartzhoff, Eric Bailey and Garald Rivers were recently honored by the Iowa Driftless Chapter of Trout Unlimited with their Stream …
The final segment of Iowa’s spring turkey hunting season closed Sunday, ending the spring season with a record harvest of 16,059 birds reported, surpassing the 2023 record harvest of 14,843.
The Audubon County Board of Supervisors are hoping they are closing in on a solution to the roof repair at the courthouse, agreeing Wednesday to have their engineering firm and an area roofer meet to discuss a possible solution.
Some farmers who rely on satellite data to plant their fields were delayed in recent days by a geomagnetic storm, according to field agronomists who have been monitoring corn and soybean planting.
During the months of June and July, Iowa Western Community College will host students in grades 5th, 6-8th and 9th-12th at Summer Day Camps and High School Discovery Days for fun, friends and hands-on learning! Camps are being offered on all sorts of topics for students including: Art, Autom…
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SINSHEIM, Germany (AP) — United States defender John Brooks is set to leave German Bundesliga club Hoffenheim as a free agent when his contract expires next month.
COLOGNE, Germany (AP) — Karl-Heinz Schnellinger, who played for West Germany at four World Cups including the 1966 final, has died. He was 85.
LOS ANGELES (AP) — Freddie Freeman's grand slam keyed a six-run third inning, Yoshinobu Yamamoto had a strong start and the Los Angeles Dodgers extended their winning streak to four with a 6-4…
When it comes to weeknight dinners, simplicity is key. This one-pan meal combines juicy lemon garlic chicken with a colorful medley of roasted vegetables for a stress-free dinner that's bursting with flavor. With minimal prep and cleanup required, it's the perfect recipe for busy evenings when you need a wholesome meal on the table fast.
In the hustle and bustle of our daily lives, finding moments of peace and tranquility can feel like a luxury. However, even in the midst of chaos, taking just a few minutes to pause and connect with ourselves can make a world of difference for our mental well-being. This 5-minute calming breath meditation offers a simple yet powerful practice to help you ground yourself, release tension, and cultivate a sense of inner calm. Whether you're feeling overwhelmed, stressed, or simply in need of a moment of stillness, this meditation can be your oasis in the midst of a busy day.
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WEST DES MOINES — Many health risks — like sitting too much, eating unhealthy foods and smoking — can be avoided. Other health threats — like not being able to get certain prescription medicines — are out of our control and can wreak havoc.
The Iowa Beef Industry Council and the Iowa Cattlemen’s Association are proud to announce the 15th Annual Iowa’s Best Burger Contest. Nominations will be taken from Monday, February 12 to Tuesday, March 12.
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A Greek judge dismissed charges against nine Egyptian men accused of causing a shipwreck that killed hundreds of migrants last year and sent shockwaves through the European Union’s border protection and asylum operations, after a prosecutor told the court Greece lacked jurisdiction. (AP vide…
A defense witness in Donald Trump’s New York hush money case whom the judge threatened to remove over his behavior will return to the stand as the trial nears its end. Trump’s lawyers are hoping Robert Costello’s testimony Tuesday will help undermine the credibility of a key prosecution witness, Trump fixer-turned-foe Michael Cohen. But Costello angered the judge Monday, prompting the judge to briefly kick reporters out of the courtroom to admonish him. The chaotic scene unfolded after prosecutors rested their case accusing the Republican ex-president of falsifying business records as part of a scheme to bury stories he feared could hurt his 2016 campaign. Trump denies any wrongdoing.
President Joe Biden and Donald Trump agree on essentially nothing, from taxes and climate change to immigration and regulation. Yet on trade policy, the two presumptive presidential nominees have embraced surprisingly similar approaches. Which means that whether Biden or Trump wins the presidency, the United States seems poised to maintain a protectionist trade policy — a policy that experts say could feed inflation pressures. The protectionist tilt of the two presidential contenders reflects the widespread view that opening the nation to more imports — especially from China — wiped out American manufacturing jobs and shuttered factories. It’s an especially potent political topic in the Midwestern industrial states that will likely decide who wins the White House.
As of 2023, there were more than 32,176 food trucks in operation. That’s approximately one food truck for every 37 people.
There has been a sharp increase in Americans leaving the country for medical care. There aren’t hard numbers on how many Americans travel to other countries for medical care, but the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) estimates it’s in the millions. Medical tourism was once reserved for the very wealthy, but it is now a booming business across the board.
PARIS (AP) — French President Emmanuel Macron is making a surprise trip to riot-hit New Caledonia, signaling French authorities’ growing confidence that reinforced security and emergency measures are bringing deadly unrest on the French Pacific territory under control.
BANGKOK (AP) — Singapore Airlines says a person has died aboard and others were injured when a London-Singapore flight encountered severe turbulence.
Germany’s foreign minister has arrived in Kyiv in the latest public display of support for Ukraine by its Western partners. Annalena Baerbock renewed Berlin’s calls for governments to send more air defense systems as Russia pounds Ukraine with missiles, glide bombs and rockets. Germany is the second-biggest supplier of military aid to Ukraine after the United States. But deliveries of promised weapons and ammunition from NATO countries like Germany have been slow and have left Ukraine vulnerable to a recent Russian push along parts of the front line. Ukraine’s depleted troops are trying to hold off a fierce Russian offensive along the eastern border in one of the most critical phases of the war, which is stretching into its third year.
Israel’s foreign minister is heading to France to try to contain the fallout from the decision by the prosecutor of the world court to request arrest warrants for Israeli and Hamas leaders. Several European countries, including key ally France, as well as Belgium and Slovenia, supported the move, exposing divisions in the West’s approach to Israel and deepening the country's global isolation over its conduct in the war in Gaza. Israeli Foreign Minister Israel Katz’ visit starts Tuesday. He will also meet with his French counterpart and other senior officials. The meetings could set the tone surrounding the warrants — if they are eventually issued — and if they pose a threat to Israeli leaders in friendly countries.
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