Iowa
ICE arrests Iowa school superintendent in apparent mistake
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Thomas Ahart, superintendent of Des Moines Public Schools, was detained by U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement agents while attending a routine immigration appointment for his wife. The Iowa native and U.S. citizen was released after authorities realized the error. The incident has sparked outrage and social media backlash.
Anti-Trump protesters gather in rural Pella, Iowa
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On October 18, 2025, about 150 residents of conservative Pella, Iowa, participated in a 'No Kings' protest against President Donald Trump. The event highlighted deep political divisions in the small, traditionally Republican town. Organizer Louise Esveld emphasized the need to speak out for future generations.
Iowa ranch faces closure due to flood and shutdown delays
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A family farm in Rock Valley, Iowa, is on the brink of insolvency after last June's devastating flood, compounded by delays in USDA aid due to the ongoing government shutdown. Owner Chelsie Ver Mulm applied for a critical grant in April but has heard nothing back as federal services halt. The shutdown exacerbates challenges for small farmers already strained by weather disasters and policy changes.