FROM KCCI: Iowa native among 8 killed in B-52 bomber crash at Edwards Air Force Base. An Iowa native was among the eight people who died Monday when a B-52 bomber crashed at Edwards Air Force Base in Southern California. Air Force officials identified the victims in a news release Wednesday, including Maj. Brad Hovey, 35, who they say was born in Algona. Hovey was a pilot with the 419th Flight Test Squadron based at Edwards Air Force Base. The ADM (Adel) Alumni Association confirmed that Hovey was a 2009 graduate. ... READ MORE

FROM WHO-TV: Des Moines explores budget cut options to address $12M shortfall in FY28. The City of Des Moines is starting the process to find a solution to a projected $12 million budget gap in FY28 and an additional $5 million in FY29. Property tax revenue is now capped at 2%, which is in hand limiting revenue to the city. Des Moines City Manager, Scott Sanders, and Finance Director, Nick Schaul, met with the Des Moines City Council Wednesday morning to present opportunities for budget cuts in some areas. ... READ MORE

FROM WOI: Nike to release Caitlin Clark's 'Caitlin 1' signature shoe this fall. Caitlin Clark can check another “must-have” item off her list in her rise to one of the biggest stars in women's basketball: a signature shoe. Nike announced on Wednesday that it is releasing the “Caitlin 1” this fall. “Coming to a logo near you,” the sportswear giant posted, a nod to Clark's penchant for taking 3-pointers from near where the logos sit at midcourt in most WNBA arenas. The shoe, which was showcased in racer blue in the promo launch and features Clark's initials on the tongue, will retail for $140. ... READ MORE

FROM AROUND THE WORLD: The interim US-Iran deal leaves the fate of Tehran’s nuclear program still tUS and Iran sign initial deal to end war, ease sanctions and open strait as nuclear talks continue. President Donald Trump signed an agreement with Iran on Wednesday that calls for Tehran to dilute its stockpile of highly enriched uranium and waives U.S.-backed sanctions on the country, immediately allowing Iran to sell its oil freely in a major concession from Washington, according to details released by both countries. ... READ MORE

FROM AROUND THE NATION: With a sledgehammer and a shovel, volunteers raced to save passengers in Texas plane crash. The business jet barreled cockeyed down the dark highway, knocking down one light pole after another, an orange glow of sparks trailing it. From a distance, Ivan Franco thought it must be a car. But as he approached in his tow truck, he saw it was a plane — broken in half, its fuselage resting on its side, bright fire beginning to rise above. He stopped and rifled through the rescue kit his company keeps in the truck, grabbing a sledgehammer as well as three fire extinguishers, which he handed off to police officers. ... READ MORE

FROM AROUND THE STATE: Attorney General Bird joins FTC lawsuit targeting gender-affirming surgery. Iowa Attorney General Brenna Bird announced she has joined other Republican-led states in a Federal Trade Commission (FTC) lawsuit against the World Professional Association for Transgender Health (WPATH) regarding gender-affirming surgery. The suit alleges WPATH has made deceptive claims about the necessity and efficacy of pediatric medical transition drugs, surgeries and treatments. ... READ MORE

World Cup hospitality news

~ Wall Street Journal sent two reporters to Kansas City to find out what that city has going on to attract four World Cup teams there to train. Not just any teams either: four elite teams from four soccer-mad nations, Argentina, England, Holland and Algeria. England is training there even though they don’t have a single game scheduled there. Their entire first round is on the east coast.

Among the reasons were Kansas City’s superior soccer training facilities, four of them. But in Argentina’s case, one of the closing arguments was the area’s legendary barbecue. The world’s largest per capita consumer of beef (Argentina, not the U.S.) prefers asada and parilla cooking methods. KC barbecue is very similar.

~ Price gouging in the U.S. is blamed when looking at hotel and restaurant reservations in host cities for the World Cup. In Mexico and Canada, they are hard to find in most host cities. Not in the U.S., especially not in New York City, Los Angeles, Miami, Atlanta and Boston.

Deals today
• The Empire's (223 Fourth St., Des Moines) Thursday special is baked spaghetti for $10.
 
• Thursday is $10 kebabs and wings day at Desi Bites (3828 100th St., Urbandale). 
 
• Marianna's (1305 University Ave., Des Moines) offers tacos for $1.50 Thursdays during the World Cup.
 
• Talk Shop Lounge (3357 St. Charles Road, St. Charles) has two deals Thursday: jambalaya dinner for $15, lasagna for $10.
 
• Cowboy (1234 E. Euclid Ave., Des Moines) has ribs on special today, $2.99/per rib.
 
• The False Nine Social Club (206 Fifth St., Valley Junction) has jacket potatoes on sale Thursdays for $10.
 
• The Waveland (4708 University Ave., Des Moines) has Cuban sandwiches on special today.
 
• B&B (S.E. Sixth and Hartford, Des Moines) has a Thursday special Killer's double hot Polish with fries and a soda for $12.95.
 
• Thursdays are triple decker Reuben day at Graziano Brothers (1601 S. Union St., Des Moines).
 
• Quarter pound cheeseburgers and chicken sandwiches are $3.39 each on Thursdays at Kwik Star.
 
• Striking Sparrow (1930 S.E. Sixth St., Des Moines) has a Thursday special breaded pork tenderloin with fries and soda for $12.
 
• Bennigan's (4800 Merle Hay Road, Urbandale) has a $10.99 burger, fries and a pint deal on Thursdays.
 
• Taco pizzas are the Thursday special at Walker's Place (475 N.E. Broadway Ave., Des Moines).
 
• Sale Barn Cafe (Lamoni) is offering Salisbury steak specials today.
 
• Liver and onions dinners are today's special at Crouse Cafe (115 E. Salem, Indianola).
 
•  AJ's (Prairie Meadows) has an early bird menu on Wednesday and Thursday from 4-6 p.m. Half pound burgers with frites, $15; pasta and chicken dinners, $20-22; seafood and steak dinners, $27-30. Prime rib dinners for $30 all night.
 
• Guesthouse Tavern and Oyster (9500 University, West Des Moine) offers spaghetti dinners with 8-ounce meatballs and salad for $22 on Wednesdays.
 
• Chelsie's Courtyard Diner (100 MLK, Des Moines) has buck burgers Thursdays. $1!
 
• Istanbul Grill Cafe & Bakery (3281 100th St., Urbandale) has a Thursday special of $11.99 for a döner wrap with fries as well as $5 off döner plate which comes with Turkish salad and your choice of rice or bulgur. 
 
•  Hot beef sandwiches are a Thursday special at Club 2000. 
 
• Maxie's (1311 Grand Ave., West Des Moines) Thursday special for $20.95 is half a fried chicken with potato, side of spaghetti, and a salad. Lunch and dinner.
 
• Mullets Norwalk offers two, two-topping pizzas for $20 on Thursdays, 4 p.m. to close.
 
• Buzzard Billy's (615 Third St., Des Moines) has $2 off appetizers on Thursdays.
 
• Whatcha Smokin? (Highway 17, Luther) has a pork belly burnt ends special on Thursdays.
 
• Beaver Tap (4050 Urbandale Ave., Des Moines) offers $10 country fried breakfasts and $9 tenderloins or shrimp/fish tacos on Thursdays.
 
• Ruth's Chris (Ashworth Road at Jordan Creek Parkway) has a Thursday special with their decadent RBAR burgers and fries going for $16.
 
• Steak Nights: Sirloin steak dinners are featured specials today at Johnny's Italian Steakhouses (before 4 p.m.), Sully's Irish Pub (860 First St., West Des Moines); Front Row (9956 Swanson Blvd., Clive); Winn’s Pizza and Steakhouse (122 W. Ashland Ave., Indianola); and Hy-Vee Market Grilles. The Station on Ingersoll (3120 Ingersoll Ave., Des Moines) has a $12 ribeye sandwich special on Thursdays. Gilroy's (1238 Eighth St., West Des Moines) offers ribeyes and sirloins only on Thursdays after 5 p.m.
 
• Mullets has a Thursday pizza special — buy one large specialty pizza and get a free 14-inch two-topping pizza.
 
• ShortE's BBQ (8505 Chambery Blvd., Johnston) has $1 smoked wings Thursdays.
 
• Jethro's Thursday special is a pound of boneless "wings" for $8.
 
• Bevy’s Tavern (1300 50th St., West Des Moines) has a special of beef stew and cornbread Thursdays for $13.
 
• Destination Grille (2491 E. First St., Grimes) has a "Comfort Thursday" special chicken fried De Burgo, a gluten free spin on DSM's classic. $16
 
• The Dam Pub (2710 Beaver Ave., Des Moines) has a throwback Thursday special goulash with garlic toast.
 
• The Continental (407 E. Fifth St., Des Moines) has $7 loaded fries on Thursdays.
 
• Buffalo Wild Wings offers two orders for the price of one Thursdays on orders of six, 10 and 15 boneless wings.

• Price Choppers have sales through Monday on red cherries at $3.99/pound, watermelons at $3.99 and frozen tilapia fillets at $4.99/pound.

• Aldi stores have sales through Tuesday on sweet corn at $2.39/six pack, nectarines and plums at $1.49/pound, and Kandy melons at $1.89.

• Fresh Thyme (2800 University Ave., West Des Moines) is running a sale through Sunday on top sirloin at $8.99/pound and through Tuesday on red cherries at $3.99/pound and ground beef at $3.99/pound.
 
— Jim Duncan, jd91446@aol.com

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