Still Cashing In on the ‘Field of Dreams’

For nearly four decades, the Iowa baseball field used as the set of the beloved Hollywood movie has been trying to find its next act.

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Iowa Matters Less Than Ever for Democrats, but They Can’t Quit It

The state no longer goes first for the party’s presidential nomination process, but ambitious politicians with an eye toward 2028 keep showing up. It’s “the gravitational pull,” as one Iowa Democrat put it.

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Costco Recalls Kirkland Prosecco, Citing Risk of Sudden Shattering

The retailer said the unopened bottles should be wrapped in paper towels and placed in a plastic bag before being discarded.

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Van Hollen Criticizes Democratic Leaders for Delay in Endorsing Mamdani

At an annual fund-raiser in Iowa, the Maryland Democrat said he supported Zohran Mamdani for mayor of New York City and said people were sick of “spineless politics.”

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US Poverty Rate Was Stable in 2024, as Household Income Rose Slightly

As pandemic subsidies disappeared, wages kept workers just ahead of inflation, although gaps have widened for some groups.

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Northern Lights Could Put on a Show for Large Sections of U.S.

A dazzling display in the nighttime sky might be seen much farther south than usual, including parts of Iowa, Oregon and Pennsylvania, by Tuesday, forecasters said.

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Iowa’s Joni Ernst Will Not Seek Re-election, Putting a Competitive Senate Seat in Play

Democrats still face an uphill fight to win in Iowa and retake the majority in the closely divided Senate.

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Senator Gallego Brings a Message of Hope for Democrats to Iowa

Senator Ruben Gallego of Arizona won his seat last year by outperforming national Democrats among Hispanic voters and men. He wants the party to listen to his message as it regroups.

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From Court to Congress to the Mideast, Trump Tallies His Wins

There are serious questions about the wisdom and durability of President Trump’s policies, but on his terms, he can point to a string of accomplishments.

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A Trump Executive Order Could Affect Ukrainian Refugees in Iowa

The Trump administration suspended a temporary humanitarian program for Ukrainians. Now many are losing their ability to work, and fear deportation.

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