Sen. Jon Ossoff mentioned Trump's aide Natalie Harp during a speech Sunday ... claiming Trump would rather build his White House ballroom and "travel with Natalie" than do his job as POTUS.
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The interim dean of Drake University’s law school said the institution is in the process of finding both a permanent replacement for the former dean and the leader of one of its clinics as students come back to campus. Jerry Anderson stepped back into the role of Drake Law dean this month fo…
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Here'a a look at Natalie Harp, President Donald Trump’s executive assistant.
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This is the first data for kindergartners who have enrolled into U.S. schools since Robert F. Kennedy Jr., a noted vaccine skeptic, became the country's health secretary.
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Advocates call the prosecution unusually harsh and say the woman suffered from stress and sleep deprivation that impaired her memory.
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Iowa Attorney General Brenna Bird speaks at the Des Moines Register Political Soapbox at the Iowa State Fair Aug. 17, 2026. (Photo by Cami Koons/Iowa Capital Dispatch)
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U.S. Rep. Ashley Hinson, who is running for Iowa's U.S. Senate seat, gave a speech at the Des Moines Register Political Soapbox Aug. 17, 2026 at the Iowa State Fair. (Photo by Robin Opsahl/Iowa Capital Dispatch)
CEDAR FALLS — Eighty-three-year-old Duane Bennett enjoys likening himself to famous American folk artist Grandma Moses. He points out the parallels: Neither were formerly trained in their respective arts – Moses began painting in her late 70s, and Bennett began writing poetry in his early 80s. Both turned to creative expression late in life as a way to navigate grief after losing their ...
CEDAR FALLS – Mohair Pear’s 2026 Pear Fair will take place Saturday, Sept. 26. More than 45 curated local and regional indie handmade craft and design vendors will sell their creations at the open-air market on College Hill from 11 a.m. to 5 p.m. in the G parking lot at the corner of College and 22nd streets. DJ Pals will spin vinyl and ZZZ Records of Des Moines will host a vinyl record swap. ...
WATERLOO — The Waterloo Water Works will continue its hydrant flushing program Thursday. Water mains will be flushed in the area from Hammond Avenue to Hess Road between Flammang Drive and East Shaulis Road. Customers living within several blocks of the flushing area could experience some discoloration. Customers in the area are urged not to plan a washday on Thursday. The discolored water ...
WAVERLY – The Waverly Area Veterans Post will hold its monthly fish fry Friday. A meal of cod loin, baked beans, coleslaw and homemade potato salad costs $14 per person. The meal is served from 5:30 to 7 p.m. Carry-out is from 5 to 6 p.m. Registration for carry-out is required by 8 p.m. Thursday at (319) 483-9287. The post is located at 1300 Fourth St. NW. © 2026 Waterloo-Cedar Falls Courier ...
WATERLOO — One of the last and the largest of the Rath Packing Company buildings is destined to be demolished, with asbestos abatement to happen soon. The seven-story building at 1442 Sycamore St. was built in 1938. The towering brick building was likely used for pork cutting. After the company’s closure in 1985, Crystal Cold used the building for its cold storage business until 2022. What was ...
WATERLOO — Real estate, mobile home and special assessment bills have been mailed out by Black Hawk County. As mandated by Iowa law, the deadline for paying the first installment of real estate and mobile home taxes is Sept. 30. Taxpayers are advised if mailing in payments that a Post Office postmark date of Sept. 30 is needed to avoid interest accruing Oct. 1. Payment can be mailed to the ...
Sen. Jon Ossoff mentioned Trump's aide Natalie Harp during a speech Sunday ... claiming Trump would rather build his White House ballroom and "travel with Natalie" than do his job as POTUS.
BOONE — A Boone man is dead in a Sunday crash that also injured two children in Boone County.
We've compiled pictures of different weapons that have come up during criminal investigations in Northeast Iowa in recent years.
Rachel Van Gorp playing volleyball with her mom Janice.
The Focus went airborne and struck a bridge pillar, according to the Iowa State Patrol.
WAVERLY — The newly organized Waverly Art Center and the Wartburg Community Symphony invite area artists to enter a competition for the art center's first-ever exhibition celebrating the first symphony concert of the season. The competition highlights the connections between art and music in Russian composer Modest Mussorgsky's "Pictures at an Exhibition," a work featured on the symphony's ...
WATERLOO – Hawkeye Community College served 180 individuals during its first Summer Dental Clinic. Held on select dates in July, the clinic provided dental exams, x-rays, teeth cleanings, preventative treatment, and restorative care at no charge. In total, 903 dental procedures were completed, saving patients a combined $72,704 – an average of $404 per person. “These numbers represent so much ...
WATERLOO — A Waterloo teen pleaded to federal weapons charges Monday in a 2025 break-in at a Mason City gun shop. Kemarius Diecell "Dolo" Seward, 19, pleaded to one count of possession of a stolen firearm Monday in U.S. District Court in Cedar Rapids. Sentencing will be at a later date, and he remains detained until then. Authorities allege Seward was in possession of a 5.7 mm Smith and Wesson ...
CEDAR FALLS - The University of Northern Iowa Homecoming celebration in October will feature entertainment, honored guests and special events to mark the conclusion of the UNI Sesquicentennial Celebration. It also marks the conclusion of Our Tomorrow: The Campaign for UNI, the institution's largest fundraising effort in history. The Homecoming theme, “The Future is Purple,” looks ahead to the ...
This is the first data for kindergartners who have enrolled into U.S. schools since Robert F. Kennedy Jr., a noted vaccine skeptic, became the country's health secretary.
Advocates call the prosecution unusually harsh and say the woman suffered from stress and sleep deprivation that impaired her memory.
Everyone defines “fun” a little differently, and ideally the place we live should match our personal interests and favorite ways to spend free time. That’s not always the case, though, which is why many people end up looking for a new place to call home.
Alabama is the ninth-least fun state, according to a new WalletHub study that compared all 50 states across 26 key metrics. The analysis considered factors ranging from movie costs to the accessibility of national parks to nightlife options per capita.
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Kadin Hoger was grilling at the encampment on Williamson and South Baldwin streets from 2 p.m. Friday until 2 a.m. Saturday.
People gather at Williamson and South Baldwin Streets where Corey Ruiz was fatally shot by a police officer on Wednesday afternoon in Madison.
The memorial for Corey Ruiz has been in place on Williamson Street since Wednesday, when Ruiz was shot dead by police there. It was still holding strong Saturday, with no sign of police or other means of removal. Protesters said they plan on staying as long as they can.
The owner of a Dow City bar will spend up to a decade in prison for sexually abusing an employee.
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Trump’s remaking of the Rose Garden continues with sculptures lining one side of the paved-over garden, facing the Oval Office.
Rob Sand, Iowa Democratic candidate for governor, talks about Iowa's tradition of electing a balanced slate of politicians regardless of party affiliation.
Rob Sand, Iowa Democratic candidate for governor, leads attendees in singing "American the Beautiful" during a campaign event in Sioux City Thursday. Singing the song has become a signature element of his events.