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Iowa's sales tax holiday for back-to-school shoppers runs Friday and Saturday

Iowa's sales tax holiday for back-to-school shoppers runs Friday and Saturday

  • HAILEY PECK Lee-Gazette Des Moines Bureau

Iowa's annual tax-free holiday will take place Friday and Saturday, with sales tax not being collected on sales of clothing or footwear under $100 per item.

Nothwehr, Hargis step into bigger roles this fall for Clarinda Tennis

Nothwehr, Hargis step into bigger roles this fall for Clarinda Tennis

  • Bryan Clark

The Clarinda girls tennis team has a new head coach and new leaders on the court this season

Take a look at what it takes to bring the Iowa State Fair to life each summer

Take a look at what it takes to bring the Iowa State Fair to life each summer

  • HAILEY PECK Lee-Gazette Des Moines Bureau

Take a look into how the Iowa State Fair comes together each year, from choosing entertainment and vendors to organizing the competitions.

Clarinda's Anderson named a MINK League MVP, 7 A's players honored

Clarinda's Anderson named a MINK League MVP, 7 A's players honored

  • Bryan Clark

Theo Anderson of the Clarinda A's has been named one of the MINK League's MVPs.

What is "the question" facing Iowa volleyball after record-breaking 2025 season?

What is "the question" facing Iowa volleyball after record-breaking 2025 season?

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Jim Barnes says the Iowa volleyball team is "on a mission" as the Hawkeyes enter the 2026 season with high expectations after a record-setting 2025.

All-State honors for Clarinda's Wagoner

All-State honors for Clarinda's Wagoner

  • Bryan Clark

Clarinda's Nolan Wagoner earned all-state honors from the IHSBCA

Hansen, Mather ready to lead Shenandoah girls tennis team

Hansen, Mather ready to lead Shenandoah girls tennis team

  • Bryan Clark

Senior Ali Hansen and junior Lyla Mather are the leaders for this year's Shenandoah girls tennis team ahead of Monday's season opener

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Shenandoah's Hennings throws at national track and field meet

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Shenandoah neighbors: Obituaries for August 9

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Gov. Kim Reynolds calls for Iowans to donate blood amid national shortage

Gov. Kim Reynolds calls for Iowans to donate blood amid national shortage

Iowa Gov. Kim Reynolds called for Iowans to donate blood amid a national shortage this summer — and said she would “lead by example” with a donation Wednesday.

Iowa sets new transmission standards for noise, guy wires, field strength

Iowa sets new transmission standards for noise, guy wires, field strength

Newly adopted rules from the Iowa Utilities Commission aim to “mitigate potential impacts” of proposed large-scale transmission projects. 

Iowa Pork Producers to hand out 1,776 pork chops for America 250

Iowa Pork Producers to hand out 1,776 pork chops for America 250

The Iowa Pork Producers Association plans to have a “1776 Pork Chop Salute” at the Iowa State Fair this summer to celebrate the 250th anniversary of the United States.

Environmental groups sue Iowa DNR over Ottumwa coal plant discharge permits

Environmental groups sue Iowa DNR over Ottumwa coal plant discharge permits

A group of environmental organizations allege in a lawsuit that the Iowa Department of Natural Resources granted illegal discharge permits to a coal plant and its landfill in Ottumwa. 

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Shenandoah neighbors: Obituaries for August 8

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Political Soapbox to host 21 candidates at 2026 Iowa State Fair

Political Soapbox to host 21 candidates at 2026 Iowa State Fair

So far, 21 candidates have secured their slot to talk at The Des Moines Register Political Soapbox at the Iowa State Fair. 

Iowa Republican candidates' tax tour collides with manufacturing job losses

Iowa Republican candidates' tax tour collides with manufacturing job losses

Two Iowa Republicans up for reelection in Congress touted the One Big, Beautiful Bill as a boon for U.S. manufacturers during a pair of visits to large manufacturers in their home districts.

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Senate confirms Todd Blanche, Trump's former lawyer, as Attorney General

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2026 Pro Football Hall of Fame: Major Exclusions Noted

2026 Hall of Fame inducts Drew Brees, but snubs Bill Belichick & Robert Kraft, sparking debates on politics. Should personal lives affect HoF induction?

Scott Fowler: Panthers great Luke Kuechly’s Hall of Fame induction speech made perfect sense

Scott Fowler: Panthers great Luke Kuechly’s Hall of Fame induction speech made perfect sense

CANTON, Ohio — Luke Kuechly gave his Pro Football Hall of Fame induction speech on Saturday, and it was just as authentic and appropriate as you’re imagining. The former Carolina Panthers linebacker spent his 15 minutes deflecting credit and thanking others, showering dozens of people from his life with praise. The speech was as well-prepared as Kuechly was every Sunday when he combined elite ...

Vahe Gregorian: How Eric Bieniemy is exerting influence on Chiefs camp even in physical absence

Vahe Gregorian: How Eric Bieniemy is exerting influence on Chiefs camp even in physical absence

ST. JOSEPH, Mo. — From the outside looking in, anyway, Chiefs offensive coordinator Eric Bieniemy has been conspicuous by his physical absence since July 26 in the wake of a family tragedy. In some ways, there is just no substitute for the real thing. From the proving grounds of training camp at Missouri Western, the blaring and hypercritical energy the Chiefs brought him back for is 1,000 ...

Adrian Peterson Ranks Above Ben Roethlisberger

Adrian Peterson Ranks Above Ben Roethlisberger

Adrian Peterson enters the 2027 Hall of Fame ballot with 14,918 rushing yards, so who gets in ahead of him? And does Rob Gronkowski walk into Canton on the first ballot with the only perfect tight end season PFN's impact dashboard has ever graded? The 2027 class is the deepest first-year eli…

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