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Virginia Barksdale, woman behind famous Iowa State Fair cookies, passes away at 94

Virginia Barksdale, woman behind famous Iowa State Fair cookies, passes away at 94

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Virginia Barksdale, woman behind famous Iowa State Fair cookies, passes away at 94

"Our thoughts and prayers are with our Barksdale’s Cookie family on the passing of Virginia Barksdale," the Iowa State Fair wrote on Facebook.

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Iowa State Fair announces John Crist as Grandstand performer

The fair has also announced country music artists Carrie Underwood and Keith Urban as Grandstand performers.
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First Grandstand act announced for 2022 Iowa State Fair

Keith Urban will be performing at the state fair on Aug. 20, 2022. Tickets go on sale Friday, Dec. 10.
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Polk County to purchase Sleepy Hollow Sports Park

With Polk County's $3.5 million purchase of the 78-acre site Tuesday, big improvements are coming in the next couple of years.

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Iowans protest Supreme Court’s decision to overturn landmark abortion case

Roe v. Wade was overturned only a week after abortion was found to not be a fundamental right in Iowa.
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Iowa abortion law | What's next after Roe v. Wade?

The Supreme Court ruled Friday that Roe v. Wade is no longer the law of the land. Here are the potential next steps for the Iowa Legislature.

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VERIFY Fact sheet: Roe v. Wade and U.S. abortion rights

The Supreme Court struck down the constitutional right to an abortion. The VERIFY team answers questions about what that means.
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No, Justices Barrett, Gorsuch and Kavanaugh didn’t say they wouldn’t overturn Roe v. Wade during confirmation hearings

The three justices said Roe v. Wade is an important Supreme Court precedent, but none said they wouldn’t overturn it.