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Diamond Shruumz brand products linked to illness in Iowa
Following reported illnesses, the Iowa government has issued a warning on the consumption of Diamond Shruumz products.
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Iowans affected by April/May storms can now apply for D-SNAP, emergency food benefits
Presidential Disaster Declarations were announced following Iowa’s severe storms, and D-SNAP benefits are now available.
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Inspire Iowa grants make first-of-its-kind event in Cedar Rapids possible
$250,000 in Inspire Iowa grants have been awarded to six projects. The Iowa Economic Development Authority (IEDA) has announced $250,000 in Inspire Iowa grants to six projects across Linn, Polk, Scott, Shelby, and Woodbury counties. This announcement was made on May 9, 2024, with the funds aiming to elevate the perception of Iowa as a…
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Iowa legislators benefit from government subsidies while blocking assistance to others
About a fourth of the 150-person Iowa Legislature benefits from some form of farm subsidies. Here’s who they are and how much they are getting from the federal government.
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VIDEO: Rep. Konfrst addresses long-term costs of voucher program
Iowa House Minority Leader Rep. Jennifer Konfrst (D-Windsor Heights) addressed the long-term costs of Gov. Reynolds’ private school tuition voucher program, formally known as Education Savings Accounts (ESAs), for Iowa taxpayers in a recent interview on “Iowa Press.” @iowastartingline Iowa House Minority Leader Rep. Jennifer Konfrst (D-Windsor Heights) addressed the long-term costs of Gov. Reynolds…
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Hy-Vee will close stores in Cedar Rapids, Waterloo, Davenport, creating food deserts
Midwest grocery chain Hy-Vee is closing three stores in low-income neighborhoods, which will have the effect of creating three new food deserts in Iowa. Hy-Vee announced this week it would be permanently closing three stores— a northeast Cedar Rapids store on First Avenue NE, a north Waterloo store on Logan Avenue, and a west Davenport…
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Hawkeye, ISU marching bands among Top 5 in Metallica contest
Grammy-winning, Hall-of-Fame thrash metal rockers Metallica are making marching band competitions cool for a whole new crowd. In April, the band announced a marching band competition, “For Whom the Band Tolls,” offering instruments and equipment music programs at high schools and colleges that play their music the best (the band also provided their extensive sheet…
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VIDEO: Ty Tries Cotton Candy
Ty’s cotton candy expertise came in handy for this edition of Ty Tries! @iowastartingline Ty’s #cottoncandy expertise came in handy for this edition of #TyTries, which included Cotton #Candy #Oreos. #iowa #iowafun #iowafood ♬ original sound – Iowa Starting Line
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VIDEO: Everything I Ate at the Iowa State Fair
Delicious. @iowastartingline 😋 😋 😋 😋 😋 🎥: @broadwaychey #iowa #iowalife #iowastatefair #iloveuiowa ♬ original sound – Iowa Starting Line
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VIDEO: Tailgating 101
Name a better tailgating state … we’ll wait. @iowastartingline Name a better tailgating state … we’ll wait. #Iowa #cyhawk #iowa #tailgateszn ♬ original sound – Iowa Starting Line
