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Power Drives the New Data-Center Map as AI Demand Surges
technology6 days ago

Power Drives the New Data-Center Map as AI Demand Surges

AI demand is redefining data-centre location: power availability and price are now the primary constraints, not nearby talent. Iowa’s wind and land costs attract major players; Northern Virginia’s legacy fibre and network effects are now tested by grid limits; Ireland’s growth paused by grid strain and new renewable sourcing rules. Together, these cases show that energy policy and generation capacity, not just talent, will shape the next global data-centre map.

via Silicon Canals|
#ai#data-centers#electricity
Quad Cities Anchor Walks Off On-Air, Declaring Truth Matters
national-news18 days ago

Quad Cities Anchor Walks Off On-Air, Declaring Truth Matters

Emmy-winning KWQC-TV6 anchor Dustin Nolan quit on-air in Davenport, Iowa, saying he’s stepping away from the news industry because facts matter and viewers deserve more than trends or sanitized news. In a tearful farewell joined by wife co-anchor Jenna Jackson, he stressed transparency and delivering real journalism, noting his years of service since 2022 and an Emmy win in 2025 for Remembering May 28th. Nolan’s KWQC profile was later scrubbed from the site.

via New York Daily News|
#iowa#journalism#kwqc
Iowa Anchor Bids Farewell on Air, Urges Real News Over Sanitized Coverage
media18 days ago

Iowa Anchor Bids Farewell on Air, Urges Real News Over Sanitized Coverage

Iowa NBC affiliate KWQC TV6 anchor Dustin Nolan announced during a live broadcast that Friday would be his last day, saying he’s stepping away from the news industry. He emphasized the need for reporting that goes beyond “sanitized news” and strives to present the issues that matter, while not detailing his reasons for leaving. Nolan thanked viewers and his wife/colleague Jenna Jackson; the station noted his Emmy-winning work with his wife in 2025. KWQC later shared the farewell on its TikTok account.

via Fox News|
#dustin-nolan#iowa#kwqc-tv6
politics19 days ago

Turek Edges Hinson in Tight Iowa Senate Poll

An internal Global Strategy Group poll of 1,000 likely general‑election voters shows Democrat Josh Turek leading Ashley Hinson 47% to 45% in Iowa, with Turek outperforming the state’s partisan dynamics and enjoying stronger personal favorability despite Republicans’ registration edge and Trump’s unfavorable overall rating. Independents tilt against Trump, and GOP concerns over trade/tariffs are noted as potential obstacles. The digest also reports a bipartisan House deal on the Kids Online Safety Act (KOSA) and updates to the related KIDS Act, aiming to strengthen online safety for kids and address AI laws, with floor action anticipated. Separately, House Republicans push to advance Reconciliation 3.0 amid ongoing budget and policy discussions before the July 4 recess.

via Politico|
#ashley-hinson#general-election#iowa
Emotional On-Air Exit: Iowa Anchor Walks Away from Journalism, Slams Saturated Local News
local-news19 days ago

Emotional On-Air Exit: Iowa Anchor Walks Away from Journalism, Slams Saturated Local News

An Emmy-winning KWQC-TV6 morning anchor Dustin Nolan in Davenport, Iowa, tears up on air as he announces he's leaving the news industry, blasting his station for 'saturated' local coverage that makes viewers uncomfortable, and insisting his goal is to report on the issues that truly matter, while praising his wife Jenna as his co-anchor.

via New York Post|
#iowa#journalism#local-news
Remembering Makenzi Kern, 26, After a Joyful St. Barthelemy Trip
obituaries24 days ago

Remembering Makenzi Kern, 26, After a Joyful St. Barthelemy Trip

Makenzi Nichole Kern, known as Kenz, 26, died June 8, 2026 from health complications during a celebratory trip to St. Barthelemy, two days after her 26th birthday. A Council Bluffs, Iowa native who graduated from Lewis Central High School in 2018 and Iowa State University in 2022 with a degree in Human Development and Family Studies, she worked at the YMCA of Greater Omaha as a Youth and Family Director and later as Membership Director for the Armbrust Branch. Loved for her humor, generosity, and love of water, she is survived by her mother Teri Deitchler, father Chris Kern, sister Delani Kern, boyfriend Alan Dungan, and step-siblings, with Celebration of Life services pending.

via Hoy- Kilnoski Funeral Home & Crematory|
#iowa#makenzi-kern#obituaries
Iowa bets on cloud and MSPs to overhaul state IT and slash costs
technology1 month ago

Iowa bets on cloud and MSPs to overhaul state IT and slash costs

Iowa will move executive-branch data from dozens of on‑premise data centers to a centralized cloud with AWS, while Cognizant Government Solutions will run daily IT operations—an MSP model expected to save more than $525 million over 10 years and boost security, reliability, and scalability for state IT.

via Governor Kim Reynolds (.gov)|
#amazon-web-services#cloud-computing#cognizant-government-solutions
Trump’s Iowa setback signals a shifting GOP map as independents loom in Montana and South Dakota primaries
politics1 month ago

Trump’s Iowa setback signals a shifting GOP map as independents loom in Montana and South Dakota primaries

Primaries across six states showed Democrats solidifying key nominations, Trump's grip slipping in Iowa where a gubernatorial upset loomed, and independents gaining traction in Montana and South Dakota; California’s marquee race drew celebrity flair with Spencer Pratt amid a crowded field, while New Jersey and New Mexico introduced notable developments—Rebecca Bennett challenging a recovering Rep. Tom Kean Jr. and Deb Haaland potentially becoming the first Native American governor. The results hint at a flexible fall map as parties recalibrate.

via PBS|
#democrats#independents#iowa
Turek clinches Iowa Senate primary as California races remain undecided
politics1 month ago

Turek clinches Iowa Senate primary as California races remain undecided

In Iowa, State Rep. Josh Turek won the Democratic primary for Senate, delivering a win for Senate leaders' blueprint, while Randy Feenstra conceded the GOP governor’s race. California’s major contests were not yet called, and other notable results from New Mexico and Los Angeles contributed to a night with several unsettled races across the country.

via The Washington Post|
#california#elections#iowa
Primaries shake up California, Iowa, and South Dakota races as late results roll in
politics1 month ago

Primaries shake up California, Iowa, and South Dakota races as late results roll in

Six states held primaries on Tuesday, delivering a mix of wins and unresolved races: in Iowa, Democrat Josh Turek won the Senate nomination while Trump-endorsed Randy Feenstra lost the GOP governor’s race to Zach Lahn; in California, Los Angeles Mayor Karen Bass advanced to the November ballot and Xavier Becerra is in a strong position for one of the two governor slots, though the second slot remains uncertain as late vote counts come in (with talk of a Hilton vs. Steyer showdown); in Montana, Democrat Alani Bankhead won the Senate nomination, boosting Democrats’ hopes; in South Dakota, Governor Larry Rhoden trailed in a crowded field and faces a potential runoff under the state’s rules. The results reflect mixed outcomes for Trump-endorsed candidates and Democrats’ strategies across red-leaning states, with California’s slow-count dynamics likely to shape the national map.

via CNN|
#california#elections#iowa