In several cities across central Iowa, fireworks-related calls were similarly down between 2024 and 2025. Altoona saw a 50 ...

Mark Zuckerberg continued his Fourth of July tradition as he went surfing on Friday. This year, the CEO of Meta wore a big ...

Google's Doodle for US Independence Day features a US map across the letters of 'Google' in red, white, and blue.

The US map is covered across each letter of "Google," and the Doodle follows the white, red, and iconic blue color scheme ...

The Iowa State Patrol has identified two Iowa men who were killed in a Madison County crash on Thursday afternoon. According ...

Congress established Independence Day as a holiday in 1870, and in 1938 Congress reaffirmed it as a paid holiday for federal employees. Today, communities across the nation mark this major ...

The Bluffton Independence Day 5K kicks off the celebration. When and where: Wednesday, July 2, at 7 p.m., Oyster Factory Park. What to expect: The 5K race benefits the Mayor’s “Stay Safe, Bluffton!” ...

The Scott County Kiwanis Club released details for the Independence Day parade and fireworks display set for Friday, July 4. The parade will begin at 11 a.m. on Friday, July 4, according to a ...

Instacart dug into purchase data from 2024 to highlight what people may add to their carts to create the ultimate Independence Day spread. From must-have snacks to grill-side essentials, here's ...

Firing up the Fourth: Instacart’s Independence Day favorites As backyard grills fire up and coolers get packed for long afternoons in the sun, the Fourth of July remains one of America's most festive ...

What freedom means in the U.S. may be changing. For July 4, NPR wants to know: What does freedom mean to you?