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Council Bluffs Hospital Shuts Birth Unit, Raising Concerns Over Iowa’s OB/GYN Shortage

July 10, 2026

"The hospital in Council Bluffs will stop its labor and delivery services after August 31, moving patients to Omaha’s CHI Health birth centers. The decision comes amid a broader trend of closures across the state, as providers struggle to keep enough specialists on staff. The move means that pregnan

art

New Art Shows Spotlight Local Talent

July 9, 2026

Akron Soul Train is opening its doors to fresh art displays that celebrate local creativity. The gallery will host works by 2026 artists‑in‑residence Josh Maxwell and Kristen Mimms Scavnicky, as well as rising star Nick Lee. All pieces are free to view until July 18. Maxwell’s collection, titled “W

politics

California Law on Mandatory Meetings Faces Legal Hurdle

July 8, 2026

A federal appeals court in San Francisco is leaning toward blocking a California law that would prevent employers from punishing employees who skip mandatory meetings about religion, politics or union issues. The law, set to start in 2025, was already stopped by a judge last year and is now under sc

business

New Leaders Shape Minnesota’s Legal, Business and Health Sectors

July 6, 2026

Kenya Bodden will head the Minnesota State Bar Association starting July 1. He brings experience from Amazon’s legal risk team and led the Ramsey County Bar last year. The board also names Nicole Kettwick as President‑Elect, Sarah Soucie Eyberg as Treasurer, Brandon Vaughn and Madeline Gustafson sha

entertainment

Lionel Richie’s Quick Comeback and a Health Update

July 5, 2026

Lionel Richie, the legendary singer, has stepped back onto the stage after a brief pause caused by an unknown illness. In a recent Instagram post, he thanked fans for their support and shared photos from his recent performances in Pittsburgh and Detroit. He mentioned the joy of those shows and hinte

business

New Hands on the Greens: A Fresh Chapter for Blackberry Ridge

July 5, 2026

Blackberry Ridge Golf Club in Sartell has a new pair of owners. Joshua Carpenter and Rick Burski, both from Central Minnesota business circles, have bought the course. The club will keep operating normally during this change. The land that hosts the club was once home to brothers Donnie and Veryl F

sports

Rain‑Shrouded Game Delays Twins vs. Yankees

July 4, 2026

The game between the Minnesota Twins and New York Yankees was halted by a thunderstorm in the Bronx. At 8:01 p. m. ET, the Yankees announced a rain delay and later said play would resume around 8:45 p. m. A severe storm warning covered New York until 7:30 p. m. , and forecasters predicted a 55

sports

Which Hawkeyes players stand out in EA Sports' new football game

July 4, 2026

EA Sports just dropped their latest college football video game, and Iowa’s team has some big names featured. Players who usually light up the field in real life get the spotlight here too. The game picks its stars based on real-life performance, so the top Hawkeyes are the ones who make the biggest

sports

Hunter Halajian’s Big Leap to College Baseball

July 3, 2026

A fresh start awaits Hunter Halajian, a former pitcher from Watertown High School. He has just pledged to play baseball at Northeast Iowa Community College, turning his high‑school and summer league experience into a college career. Hunter helped lead his high‑school team to the state runner‑up s

politics

Oregon Says No to Trump’s Education Tax Credit

July 3, 2026

Gov. Tina Kotek decided that Oregon will not join a federal plan that would let families claim up to $1, 700 in tax breaks for paying school costs. The program, part of a 2025 law by the Trump team, pairs tax cuts with reductions to Medicaid and food‑stamp aid. All Republican governors have signed