What happened on Sunday, 22 June 2025
Jefferson County, Iowa
The board approved three personnel items — hiring Brianna Bradbury as a PRN EMT ($17/hr), hiring Charlie Guyverson Mitchell as a universal clerk ($38,400/year) with one abstention, and a salary increase for Park Ranger Kristen Burnstead to $59,000 — and authorized a $450/month contract with Burst HR for ongoing HR support and $150/hr for extra services.
Richmond City, Wayne County, Indiana
The board approved purchasing Samsara GPS units via a Sourcewell contract and awarded purchases for trash and recycling containers and 14‑yard roll‑off containers to support route updates and recycling expansion.
Roswell, Fulton County, Georgia
City of Roswell staff described construction at Mimosa Hall as part of a Founders Park plan that will add parking, stormwater improvements, walking paths and a special-events facility; about 4.5–5 acres are being disturbed now and will be replanted with native species and 12 new trees after work is complete.
Spokane County, Washington
Representative Suzanne Schmidt said five of her bills were signed into law this year, including a measure to allow certain trainee electricians to work as journeymen in residential settings while completing commercial apprenticeships, and a bill enabling fire districts to remove civil-service commissions that were impeding hires.
United Nations, International
The United Nations Security Council met in an emergency session after U.S. military strikes hit the Fordow, Natanz and Isfahan nuclear sites in Iran, prompting urgent appeals for de-escalation, IAEA inspections and sharply divided statements from Council members.
Jefferson County, Iowa
Following recent chip-seal paving, several residents reported tire damage, vehicle undercarriage residue and cracked windshields; county staff said crews used heavier sand in one area, will broom and apply a lighter sand coat, and will offer a hot-water degreaser car‑wash at the county shed for affected vehicles.
United Nations, International
A United Nations staff member said the visitors' lobby exhibit brings the 1945 Charter of the United Nations to headquarters for the first time since 2011 and frames the charter as a reminder to eliminate war and advance human rights, peace and development.
Spokane County, Washington
Rep. Mike Volz described legislation he sponsored intended to preserve athletic opportunities for female student-athletes; he said the issue intersects with NCAA and international policy changes and ongoing litigation, and that states' funding risks could affect how the issue is resolved.
United Nations, International
At a United Nations meeting, Miroslav Vientca reported U.S. military strikes on three Iranian nuclear sites on the evening of June 21 and urged Iran to allow IAEA inspectors access; he warned the attacks risk regional escalation and called for diplomacy and compliance with international law.
Richmond City, Wayne County, Indiana
Two bids were opened for the Richmond Sanitary District Lehi wastewater treatment plant project; the board referred both bids to management for review and a future recommendation.
Jefferson County, Iowa
Supervisors approved final plans and signature for replacement of an aging timber bridge on Grama Creek Road, with an estimated cost of $553,661, a bid date of Oct. 21, 2025, and anticipated construction next summer; four parcels of right-of-way will be acquired and federal-aid requirements apply.
Spokane County, Washington
State Rep. Mike Volz told Spokane County Spotlight he introduced a bill to freeze assessed values for homeowners aged 65, disabled veterans and certain disabled individuals but the proposal "didn't get a hearing" during the recent session; he plans to reintroduce it next year.
United Nations, International
United Nations Secretary‑General António Guterres told the Security Council that the reported bombing of Iranian nuclear facilities by the United States marked a "perilous turn," and he urged member states to choose diplomacy, protect civilians and guarantee safe maritime navigation to avoid wider war.
Richmond City, Wayne County, Indiana
The Richmond Sanitary District board approved Resolution 4‑20‑25 to raise sewer and stormwater rates to fund sanitary sewer expansion at the Midwest Industrial Park and other capital needs; the measure now goes to Richmond Common Council for ordinance hearings in August.
Play all Play all The situation in Ukraine (United Nations), United Nations, International
A U.N. briefing reported intensified Russian long-range attacks across Ukraine in mid-June and said civilian casualties have risen sharply; diplomatic talks and prisoner exchanges continue but the U.N. warned that attacks on civilians must stop.
United Nations, International
Israel's ambassador to the United Nations, Danny Danon, praised U.S. strikes on Iran's nuclear sites at Fordow, Natanz and Isfahan, criticized U.N. Secretary-General António Guterres, and said further Iranian attacks on Israeli civilians would be met with overwhelming force.
Spokane County, Washington
Josh Kearns, Spokane County commissioner, hosted state Representative Suzanne Schmidt (Fourth Legislative District) and state Representative Mike Volz (Sixth Legislative District) to review the recent legislative session and local impacts, including capital-budget allocations for PFAS treatment, Plants Ferry, Mount Spokane accessibility, and renewed funding for the North–South Corridor.
Jefferson County, Iowa
Supervisors authorized the chair to sign an intercounty MOU (Des Moines County as fiscal agent) to provide a shared mental health patient advocate beginning July 1, 2025, while noting the agreement has no fixed cost and could leave the county liable for a prorated share if state reimbursement is not provided.
Donald J. Trump, Presidential Candidates 2024
Donald J. Trump, Speaker, said the U.S. military carried out precision strikes on three Iranian nuclear facilities — Fordow, Natanz and Esfahan — and described the operation as a "spectacular military success."
General Interest TVW, Washington
State leaders and families gathered at the Capitol Campus in June 2025 to place a wreath, read the names of eight firefighters killed in the line of duty and renew a call to protect crews ahead of wildfire season.