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5 ways Trump’s ‘Big Beautiful Bill’ would change life in Iowa
What happens when a 940-page law tries to reshape America? Let’s see how it would play out in the Hawkeye State. Iowa’s Republican Congressional delegation is primed to provide a stamp of approval to President Donald Trump’s “One Big Beautiful Bill,” despite the potentially devastating impacts it stands to have on Iowa. The legislation slashes…
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Supreme Court limits nationwide injunctions, but fate of Trump birthright citizenship order unclear
A divided Supreme Court on Friday ruled that individual judges lack the authority to grant nationwide injunctions, but the decision left unclear the fate of President Donald Trump’s restrictions on birthright citizenship.
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Restaurant inspection update: Inspectors find cockroaches, rodents, moldy salmon
State, city and county inspectors have cited Iowa restaurants and stores for hundreds of food-safety violations during the past month, including offenses related to cockroach infestations, rodents, expired food and operating without a license.
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80% of Iowans concerned government is causing increase in food prices
Iowans are worried about food prices. But they’re especially worried that the policies of the Trump administration (like his tariffs on foreign goods) will cause prices to rise further.
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States can cut off Medicaid funding to Planned Parenthood, the Supreme Court rules
A divided Supreme Court allowed states to cut off Medicaid money to Planned Parenthood in a ruling handed down Thursday amid a wider Republican-backed push to defund the country’s biggest abortion provider.
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Ottumwa Job Corps program, training 240 at-risk youth, faces Trump axe
Despite its success, Ottumwa Job Corps is among the 99 programs the Trump Administration is shutting down. The closure eliminates over 100 jobs in small town Iowa, displacing the 240 at-risk youths served by the program. When Ajai Long finished high school, she found herself spiraling. Instability at home led her to couch-hop. Couch-hopping left…
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‘It’s not the heat, it’s the humidity.’ How to stay cool in Iowa summers
As temperatures continue to rise in Iowa, here are some things you can do to stay safe in the heat this summer: What is the WBGT? Understanding the WetBulb Globe Temperature (WBGT) and how it differs from the heat index can help you make the right decisions regarding staying outside in extreme heat. The National…
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9 of the most dazzling Fourth of July fireworks shows in Iowa
No matter where you live in the Hawkeye state, you’ll be able to enjoy dazzling displays of Fourth of July fireworks.
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Working news you can use, plus Iowa layoffs this month
Here’s a quick look at the week’s top news affecting Iowa workers and the workplace:
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Tenants union in Johnson Co. unveils demands on owner Havenpark
Residents are calling on Havenpark to institute “a two-year moratorium on lot rent increases” and said park owners needed “to provide clean, safe drinkable water, essential park maintenance, and responsive on-site management in all parks.”
