Feenstra launches first TV ad as Iowa governor race forms
Republican Rep. Randy Feenstra files for a 2026 governor bid and rolls out a $400,000 statewide ad buy highlighting his conservative record. The campaign frames Feenstra as Trump aligned and pro border, with markets including Sioux City Des Moines Cedar Rapids Davenport and Ottumwa.
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Mast year seeds sweep Iowa maples in spring
Iowa experts describe a mast year when maples across the state produce heavy seed crops. Silver red and hybrid maples drop pink to red seeds, potentially reducing leaf size as trees allocate energy to seeding. Urban areas face mess, while woodlands rely on maples for wildlife habitat. drought signals may drive heavy seeding. Watering advice includes deep watering under canopies during dry spells.
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Black Hawk Bridge closings amid safety concerns at Lansing
The historic Black Hawk Bridge linking Al lamakee County Iowa with Crawford County Wisconsin is closed after sensors showed excessive pier movement. Iowa DOT says the bridge will stay shut while validating data and planning engineering analysis, with a new bridge nearby due to open in 2027. detours route traffic via Highway 18 to Prairie du Chien or Highway 14 to La Crescent.
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Cedar Rapids Man Dies After Minneapolis Shooting
Michael Ray Adkins, 48, of Cedar Rapids, died after a May 15 vehicle altercation in Minneapolis escalated to gunfire in the 2700 block of Columbus Ave. The shooter fled, Adkins was taken to Abbott Northwestern Hospital by ambulance crew, and died from a back wound.
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Milestones submission contact information
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