Gov. Kim Reynolds declared a disaster for 21 counties in northern Iowa, including Sioux County, which includes Rock Valley.
Erica Nitschke
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At least 39 people killed in Israeli strikes across northern Gaza, officials say
At least 549 Palestinians in the territory have been killed by Israeli fire since the war began, according to the Palestinian Health Ministry, which tracks the killings.
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What’s left for the Supreme Court to decide? Here’s the list
The Supreme Court has a lot of work left to do and one week left to do it.
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Teamsters president will speak at Republican National Convention
A Teamsters spokesperson says Sean O’Brien requested a speaking slot at both major party conventions and accepted Donald Trump’s invitation for the RNC.
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Robert F. Kennedy Jr. fails to qualify for CNN debate with Biden, Trump
Both the Biden and Trump campaigns fear that Kennedy could play spoiler in what’s anticipated to be a close general election.
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Supreme Court upholds tax on foreign income over challenge backed by business interests
The justices left in place a Trump-era provision that is expected to generate $340 billion, mainly from the foreign subsidiaries of domestic corporations that parked money abroad to shield it from U.S. taxes.
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Fate of latest cease-fire proposal hinges on Netanyahu and Hamas’ leader in Gaza
Among the major sticking points is how to move from an initial temporary truce in the deal’s first phase to a permanent cease-fire that includes an end to the fighting and full withdrawal of Israeli troops from Gaza.
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Tropical Storm Alberto weakens over northeast Mexico after heavy rains killed 4
The storm was bringing rains and flooding to the coast of Texas as well.
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Tropical Storm Alberto forms in southwest Gulf, 1st named storm of hurricane season
Alberto, which is bringing strong winds, heavy rainfall and some flooding along the coasts of Texas and Mexico, is expected to make landfall in northern Mexico on Thursday.
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Russia, North Korea sign partnership deal, maybe the strongest since Cold War
Leaders of both countries described it as a major upgrade of their relations, covering security, trade, investment, cultural and humanitarian ties.