It is a historic day in Cuba. The U.S. embassy is reopening its doors in Havana. CNN’s Patrick Oppmann reports.… MORE
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Mississippi couple arrested for supporting ISIS
A Mississippi couple faces terrorism charges after Feds say the pair planned to join ISIS. CNN’s Pamela Brown reports.… MORE
Blasts rocks northern Chinese city of Tianjin
A series of apparently industrial explosions shook China, chocking the sky with smoke and fire. CNN’s Will Ripley is on the scene, where windows of buildings were blown out.… MORE
Former President Carter: Cancer has spread
Former President Jimmy Carter says that after recent surgery to have a “small mass” removed from his liver, cancer has now spread to other parts of his body.… MORE
Torch Morning News you can use 8-13:
The Iowa State Fair opens today. The ten-day event got its kickoff last night with a parade starting at the state capitol. The event showcases the state’s best in agriculture, food and entertainment. Iowa is trying to close the workforce skills gap among prospective employees with the “Future Ready Iowa” initiative. Governor Branstad met with…… MORE
No more MHI closings, director says
The head of the Iowa Department of Human Services says he has no plans to shut down the remaining two state mental health facilities. But he’s not sure the state needs more than the 700 available beds in public and private care. Chuck Palmer gave his condolences to the families of a third displaced Clarinda…… MORE
Water World Hot Tub Giveaway
Visit us at any of these locations and enter to win a 2-PERSON HOT TUB KGGO Booth (by the BUD Stage) Country Music HQ (by the Susan Knapp Amphitheater) Water World (in the Varied Industries Building)… MORE
On the Go at the Fair
LIVE – (5AM – 9AM) – Bob & Jo’s RV Center booth (located across from the Bud Stage) 8/13 – 8/14 8/17 – 8/20 … MORE
On The Go at the Fair
Live: from Bob & Jo’s RV Center booth located across from the Bud Stage 5AM-9AM 8/13-8/14 8/17-8/20 … MORE
Branstad, Reynolds hear from students on closing workforce skills gap
The first of a series of meetings for the “Future Ready Iowa” initiative kicked off at the capitol Wednesday afternoon with a roundtable discussion between Governor Branstad, Lieutenant Governor Reynolds, and eight Iowa students about what the state can do to better align education and workforce initiatives to close the skills gap among prospective young…… MORE
