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Des Moines protest halts traffic as demonstrators rally against US military action in Iran
3+ day, 5+ hour ago (399+ words) Central Iowans blocked traffic in downtown Des Moines Monday evening to protest U.S. military action against Iran, chanting as they stopped cars near Locust and Third streets. Dozens of demonstrators filled the intersection and nearby sidewalks, holding signs and calling for…...
Iran retaliates with missile strikes after Israeli attack on nuclear sites
8+ mon, 3+ week ago (254+ words) Iran has launched missile strikes against Israel in retaliation for a significant Israeli attack on Iran's nuclear and military sites, which resulted in the deaths of at least three top Iranian military officers, raising concerns of a wider conflict. The…...
See how you do on a civics test that could soon be required for high school graduation
10+ mon, 3+ week ago (234+ words) Can you pass the test that could soon be required for high school graduation? KCCI went to Gray's Lake Park in Des Moines Monday morning to put some Iowans to the test. Senate File 36 would require students to pass the…...
What products could be most impacted by the new 125% tariff against China?
10+ mon, 3+ week ago (288+ words) President Donald Trump announced today that he is pausing reciprocal tariffs on all countries except China. The president instead levied a 125% tariff against China in retaliation for Beijing raising its tariffs on U.S. goods to 84%. It's the latest in a tit-for-tat…...