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Health center’s director denies clinic harmed patients by over-prescribing opioids

Health center’s director denies clinic harmed patients by over-prescribing opioids

  • TED McDERMOTT,

Members of the Blackfeet Tribal Health System, including its medical director and CEO, have alleged that the health center’s prescribing practices have endangered patients.

Kyle Green's Northern Iowa salary revealed

Kyle Green's Northern Iowa salary revealed

  • ethan.petrik

Kyle Green is back in Cedar Falls, this time as UNI's head coach. New contract details reveal his starting compensation.

Area golfers earn all-state recognition

Area golfers earn all-state recognition

  • Bryan Clark

Shenandoah, Clarinda and Sidney athletes earned all-state recognition by the Iowa Golf Coaches Association

Blackfeet doctor accuses clinic of harming patients with tens of thousands of pain pills

Blackfeet doctor accuses clinic of harming patients with tens of thousands of pain pills

  • TED McDERMOTT

Dr. Mary DesRosier’s whole life has been built on “medicine, Blackfeet, helping and healing.”

Who is Zach Lahn, Iowa's Republican nominee for governor?

Who is Zach Lahn, Iowa's Republican nominee for governor?

  • Brianne Pfannenstiel Des Moines Register

Republican businessman Zach Lahn was the victor in a bruising five-person Republican primary fight for governor, earning the nomination Tuesday.

Randy Feenstra concedes in Republican primary as Zach Lahn emerges victorious

Randy Feenstra concedes in Republican primary as Zach Lahn emerges victorious

  • Erin Murphy Lee-Gazette Des Moines Bureau

Trailing by nearly 2,000 votes with nearly all precincts reporting in Iowa, U.S. Rep. Randy Feenstra has conceded the governor's race to businessman Zach Lahn. 

Zach Nunn to face challenge from Sarah Trone Garriott in Iowa's 3rd District

Zach Nunn to face challenge from Sarah Trone Garriott in Iowa's 3rd District

  • Scott Stewart

Incumbent U.S. Rep Zach Nunn, a Republican, will face a challenge from Democratic state Sen. Sarah Trone Garriott in the general election.

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Americans' support for same-sex marriage sees decline, new poll shows

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Aroi brings Thai spice, Cajun flair to Horseshoe Casino Council Bluffs

Aroi brings Thai spice, Cajun flair to Horseshoe Casino Council Bluffs

The Joynoosaeng family has been operating restaurants in the Omaha metro area for decades, and they've brought their latest concept across the river with Aroi Asian and Cajun Fusion Cuisine.

Iowa, Midwest senators sign letter of support for ethanol

Iowa, Midwest senators sign letter of support for ethanol

Five Midwest senators defended ethanol production and year-round E15 sales Wednesday in a letter to the Wall Street Journal.

Iowa Republicans’ tough-on-crime bills signed into law

Iowa Republicans’ tough-on-crime bills signed into law

Habitual offenders will face a mandatory, seven-year sentence, and bail and warrant practices would be tightened under legislation signed into law Tuesday by Iowa Gov. Kim Reynolds.

Iowa Gov. Kim Reynolds signs limits on public health emergency powers

Iowa Gov. Kim Reynolds signs limits on public health emergency powers

Gov. Kim Reynolds on Tuesday took final action on legislation passed in 2026, signing bills that limit a governor's authority during public health emergencies and impose new civic education requirements.

Gas prices averaged $3.91 in Iowa the week of June 3

Gas prices averaged $3.91 in Iowa the week of June 3

The price of regular unleaded gasoline fell 21 cents from last week's price and is currently averaging $3.91 across Iowa, according to AAA and the IDALS weekly fuel report.

Council Bluffs lawyer faces licensing sanctions and criminal charges of sexual abuse

Council Bluffs lawyer faces licensing sanctions and criminal charges of sexual abuse

A Southwest Iowa lawyer facing criminal charges of sexually abusing a child is challenging a potential suspension of his law license for a domestic abuse conviction.

Fewer young blood donors push Iowa supply toward danger levels

Fewer young blood donors push Iowa supply toward danger levels

Younger generations are not filling the gap left behind by aging blood donors.

Iowa voters crown emissions‑free power station ‘Coolest Thing’ of 2026

Iowa voters crown emissions‑free power station ‘Coolest Thing’ of 2026

The Coolest Thing Made in Iowa, according to the voters in this year's statewide manufacturing contest, is a portable, emissions-free power station built by Mi-T-M Corp. in Peosta.

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Top seed Wahlert ends Shenandoah tennis season in Team State first round

Top seed Wahlert ends Shenandoah tennis season in Team State first round

  • Bryan Clark

The season ended Tuesday for the Shenandoah boys tennis team in the first round of the Team State Tournament

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Offense runs wild for A’s in road win

Offense runs wild for A’s in road win

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Dom Amore: How do UConn coaches feel about Senate bill that could change college sports?

Dom Amore: How do UConn coaches feel about Senate bill that could change college sports?

SOUTHINGTON — The U.S. Senate is taking on the spiraling, out-of-control state of college athletics. The Protect College Sports Act now being discussed is a wide-ranging bill that could have profound effect, and there is much here that could impact UConn. Former Alabama football coach Nick Saban was a star witness in hearings before the Senate’s Commerce, Science and Transportation Committee ...

Catching up with Geno Auriemma as he gets first look at next year’s UConn women’s basketball team

Catching up with Geno Auriemma as he gets first look at next year’s UConn women’s basketball team

SOUTHINGTON — With UConn women’s basketball, as with any other team, it’s always one door opens, one door closes, and for other doors, you have to wait. So coach Geno Auriemma was in his office as players began gathering on campus over the weekend, getting the first glimpses of next year’s team. “I was really curious to see what it looks like, because every year is totally different,” he said. ...

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James Handy killed in stabbing incident. 'Top Gun: Maverick' actor was 81

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James Handy, an actor known for appearances in "Arachnophobia," "Jumanji" and "Top Gun: Maverick," has died after allegedly being stabbed by his girlfriend's son. He was 81.

Trump to build Lincoln Memorial promenade as part of Washington revamp

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In a related development, a planning commission advanced his plan for a 250-foot Triumphal Arch across the Potomac River from the memorial.

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