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Emanuel: Dems Will Be ‘Fools’ if They Don’t Put Midterm Focus on Trump Megabill

Donald Trump · Windsor Heights

Emanuel: Dems Will Be ‘Fools’ if They Don’t Put Midterm Focus on Trump Megabill

45% Left coverage: 40 sources

Former Chicago Mayor Rahm Emanuel in a recent interview weighed in on the passage of the “big, beautiful bill,” suggesting it will be a major sticking point in next year’s midterm elections. Asked by CNN’s David Chalian if the bill will become “the centerpiece” of Democrats’ messaging, Emanuel replied, “If it doesn’t, we’re fools.” “As... The post Emanuel: Dems will be ‘fools’ if they don’t put midterm focus on Trump megabill appeared first on D…See the Story

Trump Takes 'Big, Beautiful Bill' Victory Lap in Iowa: 5 Takeaways

Donald Trump · Des Moines

Trump Takes 'Big, Beautiful Bill' Victory Lap in Iowa: 5 Takeaways

38% Right coverage: 21 sources

President Trump celebrates the Big Beautiful Bill, victories, Iowa and 'promises kept'See the Story

Iowa Attorney General Brenna Bird won't run for governor in 2026

Radio · Des Moines

Iowa Attorney General Brenna Bird won't run for governor in 2026

76% Center coverage: 17 sources

It's a decision that surprised some political observers who had expected Bird to jump into the Republican primary to succeed Gov. Kim Reynolds.See the Story

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Polk County water report pins unhealthy rivers on ag pollution

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Polk County water report pins unhealthy rivers on ag pollution

Trump Reveals His Secret Pet Name for Melania: ‘Isn’t It Terrible?’

57% Left coverage: 7 sources

President lets slipDonald Trump · Des Moines See the Story

Don’t Miss America250 Celebration Tomorrow, Goodguys Car Show This Weekend at the Iowa State Fair

57% Center coverage: 7 sources

Full schedule ahead at the Iowa State Fair includes America250 and 34th Speedway Motors Heartland Nationals.Donald Trump · Des Moines See the Story

MIBBBFest 2025 recruiting Intergalactic Parade Crew for Des Moines’ Waterland Parade on Saturday, July 19 - The Waterland Blog

MIBBBFest 2025 – the annual, grassroots Men In Black Birthday Bash inspired by the legendary Maury Island Incident – is inviting community members to march in this year’s Waterland Parade on Saturday, July 19, 2025, in full costume. Organizers are seeking volunteers to join an “elite intergalactic crew” that will walk behind a giant inflatable UFO, helping tell a wildly reimagined version of the 1947 Maury Island Incident. Parade participants ar…Des Moines, Iowa · Des Moines Read Article

Des Moines police officer suffers minor injuries after driver allegedly strikes patrol car

100% Center coverage: 2 sources

Police charged the driver with driving while intoxicated after the man crashed a 1955 Chevrolet Bel Air into the patrol car just after 1 a.m. July 4.Police · Des Moines See the Story

DMPD requests help locating an endangered person

100% Center coverage: 1 sources

DES MOINES, Iowa -- The Des Moines Police Department is requesting help locating an endangered person last seen Wednesday. According to the DMPD, 61-year-old Maria Lopez-Nunez was last seen on Wednesday in the 1300 block of Norton Avenue, near the Mondamin Presidential Neighborhood. Driver crashes into DMPD patrol car, charged with OWI Law enforcement and family efforts to locate Maria have been unsuccessful. Authorities say Maria is livi…Des Moines, Iowa · Des Moines Read Article

Trump Fan At Rally Tells MAGA Host How Much Trump Tariffs Are Hurting Her Company — But Still Thinks He’s ‘Fantastic!’

100% Left coverage: 2 sources

A Trump fan told pro-MAGA host Christina Loren that President Donald Trump’s tariffs are hurting the company where she works, but said she still thinks Trump is doing a “fantastic” job. Hours after the passage of his so-called “Big Beautiful Bill,” Trump held a rally at the Iowa State Fairgrounds in Des Moines and Right Side Broadcasting Network (RSBN) was on hand to cover the festivities from end-to-end. The president’s speech featured many va…Donald Trump · Des Moines See the Story

Lennox and FedEx announce central Iowa layoffs affecting 146 workers

100% Center coverage: 1 sources

Layoffs have been announced by two central Iowa companies, Lennox in Marshalltown and FedEx in Des Moines, affecting 146 total workers.Layoffs · Des Moines See the Story

Corrigan looks to begin next chapter

Ted Corrigan hates the color baby blue. It might be an obscure fact but one that staff at Des Moines Water Works will add to the list of things they remember about him after he retires. It also changed the look of the water utility for years to come. Corrigan, 61, will step aside from…Des Moines, Iowa · Des Moines Read Article

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