Midwest
Trump touts promises kept at America250 kickoff event at Iowa State Fairgrounds
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President Donald Trump touted “promise[s] kept” during his address at the America250 kickoff event at the Iowa State Fairgrounds Thursday after Republicans passed the One Big Beautiful Bill Act earlier in the day.
“There could be no better birthday present for America than the phenomenal victory we achieved just hours ago when Congress passed the one big, beautiful bill to Make America Great Again,” Trump told the crowd shortly after jumping on stage. “With this bill, every major promise I made to the people of Iowa in 2024 became a promise kept.”
The bill is expected to be signed by the president during an official signing ceremony Friday afternoon on the Fourth of July holiday.
TRUMP ANNOUNCES HE WILL KICK OFF INDEPENDENCE DAY WEEKEND WITH ‘VERY SPECIAL’ PATRIOTIC EVENT
Trump’s speech in America’s heartland kicks off a series of events over the next year celebrating the 250th anniversary of the signing of the Declaration of Independence. The celebrations are being spearheaded by the America250 commission, a bipartisan cohort of private citizens and lawmakers.
President Donald Trump was in Iowa for a patriotic event kicking off a year celebrating America’s indepdendence. (Alex Brandon/Pool via Reuters)
“This momentous gathering in the heartland signals the beginning of an extraordinary year ahead, one where America250 will unite our nation through events in every state and territory, culminating in the most monumental celebration our country has ever known,” America250 said of Trump’s visit on Thursday.
The celebration comes after Trump held a military parade honoring the U.S. Army’s 250th anniversary June 14, which included tanks chugging down the streets of Washington, D.C., military flyovers and a grand fireworks display over the National Mall. The parade was held on Flag Day, which also marked Trump’s 79th birthday.
Other patriotic events are already on America250’s schedule as a year of celebration kicks off July 3, including the ongoing Department of Transportation’s Great American Road Trip initiative, which encourages Americans to explore the nation’s highways and byways, a Fourth of July celebration at President George Washington’s Mount Vernon and historical battle reenactments.
TRUMP TO HOST MILITARY PARADE TO CELEBRATE ARMY’S 250TH BIRTHDAY, HONOR ACTIVE-DUTY SERVICE MEMBERS, VETERANS
A staff member hands out signs before an event featuring President Donald Trump, not pictured, at the Iowa State Fairgrounds in Des Moines, Iowa, Thursday, July 3, 2025. (Scott Morgan/Bloomberg via Getty Images)
During the president’s address in Iowa Thursday night, he praised Iowans for their support, noting “we won so much here.”
“We love Iowa, and we won all three times. So, that’s pretty good — and won by a lot,” Trump said. “But I’m thrilled to be back in a state that I love, and I really do love it too. With thousands of proud, hardworking patriots at the world-famous Iowa State Fairgrounds. Thank you.”
Attendees at Thursday’s America250 kickoff event had been lining up outside the Iowa State Fairgrounds since this morning to get inside where Trump is speaking despite temperatures in the mid-90s ahead of the event.
TRUMP WHITE HOUSE RELEASES VIDEO SERIES LEADING UP TO AMERICA’S 250TH BIRTHDAY: ‘ROAD TO INDEPENDENCE’
Trump was at the Iowa State Fairgrounds to kick off a year of patriotic events in honor of America’s 250 years of independence in 2026. (Fox News)
In attendance at the event were members of President Trump’s Cabinet, including Homeland Security Secretary Kristi Noem, Energy Secretary Doug Burgum and numerous members of the GOP’s Iowa congressional delegation.
Lee Greenwood, known for his song, “God Bless the USA,” which is frequently played by the president at rallies, performed for the president as he walked out, and there will be fireworks after Trump’s address.
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Detroit, MI
‘We stay praying about it:’ Suspect in deadly Detroit hit and run charged
Man charged in deadly hit-and-run from 2024
It’s the first holiday without Darnell Scott, who was killed in a hit-and-run in the summer of 2024 on Detroit’s east side. You might remember this video, showing him getting hit and neither driver stopped.
DETROIT (FOX 2) – A Detroit man was run over not once, but twice, all on video. Many might remember the incident from last summer but on Monday there was a big break in the case.
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It’s the first holiday without Darnell Scott, who was killed in a hit-and-run in the summer of 2024 on Detroit’s east side. You might remember a video showing him getting hit and neither driver stopped.
These cases can be tough to solve, but the Detroit Police fatal squad painstakingly pieced together footage from Green Light cameras and license plate readers, leading them to Daryl Rice in November.
He is now charged and was given a personal bond, which means he’s out for now.
“I honestly didn’t give up hope because we stay praying about it,” said the victim’s twin sister, Dana Scott.
The family is sickened by the damning evidence. Apparently, Rice made a false insurance claim on his car after the hit-and-run, lied about how the damage happened, but in the process, police say he incriminated himself.
The family wants others to hold out hope.
“Don’t give up, because it can happen, your wishes and answers can come true,” said Dana.
Milwaukee, WI
Critically missing Milwaukee man; police seek public’s help
MILWAUKEE – The Milwaukee Police Department is asking for the public’s help in locating a critically missing man last heard from more than a month ago.
What we know:
Police say 53-year-old William Riley was last heard from on Nov. 14, 2025, in Milwaukee. His exact location at the time is unknown.
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Riley is described as a Black male with a thin build, standing 5 feet 9 inches tall and weighing about 162 pounds. He has black hair and brown eyes. Police say Riley was last seen on foot.
What you can do:
Authorities urge anyone who may have seen Riley or has information about his whereabouts to contact the Milwaukee Police Department’s District Four at 414-935-7242.
The Source: The Milwaukee Police Department
Minneapolis, MN
Minneapolis College teams up with Toys for Tots to provide holiday gifts for student parents
For many student parents at Minneapolis College, the holiday season arrives during one of the busiest and most stressful times of the year.
Final exams, work schedules and family responsibilities often collide in December. This week, a Toys for Tots giveaway on campus offered some relief.
The college partnered with the U.S. Marine Corps Toys for Tots program to provide gifts exclusively for student parents. School officials say more than 145 student parents signed up for the event, representing nearly 270 children.
Veronica Krawiec is a nursing student at Minneapolis College and the mother of a young son, Christopher. She said balancing school, work and parenting can be overwhelming, especially around the holidays.
Krawiec said she was able to find a Lego set her son specifically asked for this Christmas, something she was not sure she would be able to afford on her own.
She said the support she receives on campus has made a significant difference, pointing to resources like the Student Support Center and food pantry. Krawiec said those services help her focus on school without feeling ashamed for asking for help.
“As a mom most of the time I feel like I’m failing but like this this helps me a lot to not feel as bad,” she said.
Sharita Jackson, a first semester addiction counseling student and single mother of two, also attended the giveaway. She said resources like the Toys for Tots event help ease some of the pressure that comes with being a student parent.
Minneapolis College staff say the need among student parents has grown this year, in some cases doubling. The college estimates nearly 20% of its students are parents, and more than 70% of students identify as Indigenous or people of color, international, low income or first generation.
In addition to holiday giveaways, the college offers a Student Parent Center, a food pantry, basic needs support and access to housing, financial and veterans resources. Staff say those services are designed to help students stay enrolled and succeed while raising families.
College officials say events like the Toys for Tots giveaway help reduce stress during the holidays and allow student parents to focus on finishing the semester strong.
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