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New polls indicate tight races in the Ohio and Iowa governors' races. Voters participated in a primary election in Des Moines in early June.

A heat wave in the Midwest has canceled outdoor activities, prompting cooling centers and health advisories. Temperatures with heat index values exceeding 100°F are expected to persist through midweek, spreading eastward to the Ohio Valley, Mid-Atlantic, and Northeast. Health officials warn of heat-related risks, while Europe also faces extreme heat and related deaths.

A heat wave in the Midwest has led to canceled outdoor activities and opened cooling centers, with temperatures and heat index values expected to rise into the 90s and 100s. The heat is spreading eastward to the Ohio Valley, Mid-Atlantic, and Northeast, prompting health advisories and record-high temperature warnings.

Greg Abel, a longtime Iowa resident born in Edmonton, Canada, was sworn in as a U.S. citizen during an annual naturalization ceremony hosted by the Iowa Cubs in Des Moines. The event included approximately two dozen individuals from 16 countries.

A week-long storm and tornado outbreak in the central US caused three deaths and significant damage, with hurricane-force winds and tornadoes leveling homes in Indiana and Illinois. The threat is shifting eastward, with severe storms expected to impact regions from New York to North Carolina, including major cities like New York and Washington, DC.

WalletHub identified Atlanta, Orlando, Austin, Washington DC, and Honolulu as top summer travel destinations for their balance of affordability, good weather, and activities. The survey emphasized budget planning, cautioning against overspending with credit cards, and noted that over 50% of travelers worry about post-vacation bills. Lower-ranked destinations included Las Vegas, Baton Rouge, Des Moines, Jackson, and McAllen.

WalletHub identified Atlanta, Orlando, Austin, Washington DC, and Honolulu as top summer travel destinations balancing affordability and activities. The survey emphasizes budget planning, noting over 50% of travelers worry about post-vacation credit card bills. Destinations like Las Vegas and McAllen scored lowest due to higher costs or fewer options.

Severe weather hit the Midwest, causing dangerous storms that affected over 120 million people. A man was killed in Des Moines when a tree fell on him during the storms. Rob Marciano reported on the event and provided the forecast.

Severe storms in the Midwest caused a death in Iowa, hundreds of thousands of power outages, and over a thousand flight delays. Tornadoes were reported in Missouri, Iowa, Kansas, and Illinois, damaging structures including an animal shelter in Illinois. The East Coast faces dangerous heat and potential record temperatures.

Democrats are hopeful about making gains in Iowa following Josh Turek's victory in the Democratic nomination for U.S. Senate. Turek, a Paralympian, celebrated his election night win at a watch party in Des Moines.

Zach Lahn defeated Randy Feenstra in Iowa's Republican gubernatorial primary, marking a setback for Donald Trump and a potential boost for the Make America Healthy Again (MAHA) movement. Lahn's campaign focused on regenerative farming, opposition to large agricultural corporations, and addressing nitrate pollution in Iowa's water.

Randy Feenstra conceded to Zach Lahn in the Iowa GOP primary for governor. Feenstra was backed by Trump, while Lahn received support from MAHA.

Zach Wahls is a U.S. Senate candidate in Iowa who engaged with voters in Des Moines on May 23. The article highlights his campaign activities in the state.

President Donald Trump is targeting dissident Republicans in key May primaries, as indicated by his rally in Des Moines, Iowa, in July.