President Donald Trump has unleashed more than $277 million in a last-minute TV and direct mail advertising blitz over the final six weeks of the midterm campaign to help struggling Republican candidates in several races that are key to the party's chances to retain control of Congress.
- Andrew Goudsward and Dan Rosenzweig-Ziff Reuters
The expanded monitor program has led several states to issue new guidelines to local election officials and poll workers about the limited authority DOJ observers will have on Election Day.
- Terry Savage, Tribune Content Agency
Millions of Americans lost their health insurance this year when Obamacare premium subsidies disappeared. Many small families found that their health insurance costs quadrupled— pricing them out of the market. Many of these uninsured work for small businesses that do not offer health insurance.
- Joshua J. Zokaeem, Esq. for The Capital Law Firm
The Capital Law Firm reports that Meta's smart glasses raise legal questions for drivers, as laws vary by state regarding their use while driving, affecting liability in crashes.
- Dustin Lemick for BriteCo
BriteCo reports that jewelry insurance is worthwhile for items above $1,500-$2,000. It covers theft and loss, costing about 1%-2% of the item’s value annually.
- Richart Ruddie for Captain Compliance
Captain Compliance reports that by September 2026, 49 federal privacy bills are shaping U.S. data privacy law, with a focus on children's privacy, AI, and comprehensive legislation.
- Marco Chardi for Global Payments
Global Payments reports that digital wallets are transforming payments, with 56% of global e-commerce in 2025 using them, offering speed and flexibility in transactions.
Wells Fargo reports on avoiding financial overextension, highlighting signs like rising debt and tight cash flow, with strategies for effective wealth management.
Plenty of spacecraft have orbited and even landed on the surface of Mars. But the red planet's twin moons have remained untouched — until now.
AssuranceAmerica reports that U.S. drivers can see auto insurance quotes vary by nearly $5,000 annually due to differing carrier pricing models, driving more consumers to shop around.
NinjaTrader reports that understanding futures contracts is essential for new traders, covering their mechanics, transaction types, orders, and popular markets.
Ally Financial reports that 65% of Americans stress over money.
Elon Musk said Tuesday that a merger of his two companies SpaceX and Tesla would be "a good idea" and that they had formed special committees to discuss a union, sending shares of the space and technology company up 8% in extended trading. Global Aerospace & Defense Editor Joe Brock bre…
Hubbard was arrested in April 2022 in the eastern Ukrainian city of Izyum, where Russian prosecutors alleged he had been manning a Ukrainian military checkpoint.
A Des Moines man is dead in a Lucas County crash on Thursday.
Food distribution in Denison on Oct. 20
Denison City Manager Jessica Garcia was awarded the Rhonda Wood Smith Award by the Iowa League of Cities during its recent awards banquet for its annual conference in Bettendorf.
Weather patterns across Iowa, influenced by an abnormally strong El Nino pattern, will likely impact fall nutrient applications for farmers, according to weather and crop scientists in the state.
ORANGE CITY, Iowa — The Unity Christian volleyball team knew the pitfalls of playing a familiar team in the postseason. "They know our hitters and we know theirs," said Unity senior outside hitter Summer Schouten. "You definitely don't want to take anyone lightly in the playoffs. Everyone wants to keep their season going." While the Class 3A No. 11-ranked Knights had to battle for a second-set ...
SIOUX CITY — Wyoming officials have approved the extradition of a Sioux City homicide suspect to Woodbury County. It's not yet known when Irosy Iotis will be returned to face a first-degree murder charge for the death of 28-year-old Shaunacie Peters, whose body was found early Aug. 31 in a parking lot at Riverside Park. Sioux City Police Chief Rex Mueller said his department was awaiting ...
SIOUX CITY — Skeletal remains found near Correctionville, Iowa, in the late 1980s have been identified and returned to the family, Woodbury County Sheriff Chad Sheehan announced Tuesday. Through the use of forensic genetic genealogy, a laboratory and the FBI identified a niece living in Texas. Further testing allowed investigators to make a positive identification of the remains as Clarence ...
The high school football playoffs in Siouxland kick off Friday. First-round postseason matchups are set for the lowest enrollment classes in Iowa and South Dakota. In Iowa, six area teams head into the playoffs as district champions and will host a first-round game, while four more will be at home in the first round as district runners-up. In South Dakota, Elk Point-Jefferson heads into the ...
President Donald Trump has unleashed more than $277 million in a last-minute TV and direct mail advertising blitz over the final six weeks of the midterm campaign to help struggling Republican candidates in several races that are key to the party's chances to retain control of Congress.
The expanded monitor program has led several states to issue new guidelines to local election officials and poll workers about the limited authority DOJ observers will have on Election Day.
Millions of Americans lost their health insurance this year when Obamacare premium subsidies disappeared. Many small families found that their health insurance costs quadrupled— pricing them out of the market. Many of these uninsured work for small businesses that do not offer health insurance.
The Capital Law Firm reports that Meta's smart glasses raise legal questions for drivers, as laws vary by state regarding their use while driving, affecting liability in crashes.
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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.
