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How can the fast-growing Des Moines metro maintain its momentum?
Des Moines Register - Iowa
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Des Moines has experienced rapid population growth, outpacing other major Midwestern metros. Concerns exist regarding slowing growth in Des Moines's core city and job losses in the finance sector. Continued suburban growth and investment in...
Iowa legislature used AI program for 2025 session as more states consider its adoption
The Gazette - Iowa
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The Gazette offers audio versions of articles using Instaread. Some words may be mispronounced. DES MOINES — As the use of artificial intelligence expands into new aspects of society, a new use was found in at least one high-profile place in Iowa...
Iowa’s Clean Water Advocates Are Reclaiming the Past to Protect the Future
Sentient Media
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June 16, 2025
How can you create nostalgia for a world some have never seen? In Iowa, a group of non-profits has come together to do just this. The 48 Lakes Initiative encourages volunteers to tell stories of their memories with 48 of Iowa’s lakes — recalling a...
Iowa homebuilder launches tour of five cities in need of houses, workers
Radio Iowa
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June 16, 2025
A central Iowa company that develops real estate and manages properties is starting its second annual Hometown Tours in Iowa cities where housing is in high demand and businesses are eager to find workers. Chace Hauschilt, a development and...
ISU study examines impacts of collective trauma on Iowa farmers
NE Iowa Publishing
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AMES — A study conducted by researchers at Iowa State University investigates the psychological and social impacts of potentially traumatic experiences on Iowa farmers. The study, titled “The Effects of Collective Trauma on Iowa Farmers, Their...
Rural Business Owners Urge Congress to Retain Clean Energy Tax Credits
Pagosa Daily Post - Colorado
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June 16, 2025
This story by Ashley Murray appeared on Colorado Newsline on June 13, 2025. Small business owners and community leaders from rural regions in Western states including Alaska, Colorado, Iowa, Montana, Nebraska, South Dakota and Utah pressed...
Bill on Trump’s desk could ease cannabis research, congressman says (Newsletter: June 16, 2025)
Marijuana Moment
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June 16, 2025
Congressional committee clarifies hemp ban; Warren presses Trump to end marijuana arrests; AGs group’s hemp meeting; IA psilocybin veto Subscribe to receive Marijuana Moment’s newsletter in your inbox every weekday morning. It’s the best way to...
Des Moines hosts 100th anniversary of national speech and debate competition
KCCI 8 - Iowa
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June 16, 2025
Starting Monday, about 7,200 students will gather in the Des Moines metro for a national speech and debate competition, celebrating its 100th anniversary.More than 10,000 people from schools across the United States and around the world have...
Minnesota's slain Democratic leader lived the political divisions every day
The Gleaner
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June 16, 2025
MINNEAPOLIS (AP) Americans talk constantly about how their country is split down the middle politically. Melissa Hortman lived that every day as a Minnesota House member. Her unique perspective on politics came from her job as the House's top...
44 first-year students join Nebraska Business Honors Academy
University of Nebraska-Lincoln
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June 16, 2025
Forty-four incoming first-year students have been selected to join the Nebraska Business Honors Academy at the University of Nebraska–Lincoln this fall. Comprising the academy’s 13th cohort, the students hail from nine U.S. states and eight...
Suspect who terrorized Minnesota's political leaders after deadly shooting found crawling in rural field
NBC News
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June 16, 2025
The suspect wanted in the slaying of a Minnesota lawmaker and her husband, as well as in the injury shooting of a state senator and his wife, was found Sunday night armed and crawling in a field in a sparsely populated stretch of Minnesota,...
Iowa’s Healthy Kids Food Program Underway with Issues Reported
NewsRadio 600 WMT - Iowa
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(DES MOINES, IA) — Iowa’s “Healthy Kids Iowa” summer food program began earlier this month following federal approval in May. The program provides pre-selected food boxes valued at $40 per child, replacing the federal Summer EBT debit card model....
Iowa Hires Scott Pioli As Consultant
Pro Football Rumors
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June 15, 2025
Scott Pioli, thrice recognized as a PFWA Executive of the Year for his NFL work, is now part of a growing trend that has seen college programs hire former NFLers. Per Scott Dochterman of The Athletic (subscription required), Iowa is hiring Pioli...
Elon Musk has an idea for a new political party—that already exists
Daily Kos
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June 15, 2025
Survey Says is a weekly series rounding up the most important polling trends or data points you need to know about, plus a vibe check on a trend that’s driving politics. About a week ago, as his breakup with President Donald Trump went supernova,...
Iowans need to be vigilant when looking for summer getaway spots
KIWA Radio - Iowa
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June 15, 2025
Statewide, Iowa – Iowans who are looking to book their summer vacations are warned to be watchful for scams, especially with iffy hotel listings. Lisa Schiller, at the Better Business Bureau, says cybercriminals are able to make fake websites that...
Iowan Thyron Mathews returns to TV on Food Network's 'BBQ Brawl'
Des Moines Register - Iowa
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Iowa's pit master, Thyron Mathews, made his return to TV on Food Network's "BBQ Brawl." For the sixth season, BBQ Brawl is back with new pitmasters vying for the title of Master of 'Cue. Before coming to Food Network, Mathews was the grand champ...
Ron Paul: Iowa's confusion
Renew America
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By Michael Bresciani December 31, 2011 Ron Paul cannot be called a dark horse as Abraham Lincoln once was, because now there is too much known about him. He is the nightmare for republicans and a cult hero for the libertarians. He is a friend to...
Iowa leaders decry 'political violence' after Minnesota shooting
The Ames Tribune - Iowa
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Iowa politicians disavowed political violence and offered condolences to the families of two Minnesota state lawmakers after a series of violent attacks early on Saturday, June 14. Minnesota State Rep. Melissa Hortman and her husband Mark were...
Iowa woodland owners pledge to keep advocating for the Forest Reserve Program
The Gazette - Iowa
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The Gazette offers audio versions of articles using Instaread. Some words may be mispronounced. Tim Meyer’s interest in the outdoors goes back decades, beginning with hunting. In 1987, he bought 115 acres of land in Davis County in southern Iowa....
Business Beat: Changes in downtown Longview
Longview News-Journal - Texas
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Thousand Cranes is now open at 304 E. Tyler St. in downtown Longview. Becca Barron opened the art gallery this month. It's named for her origami, but the gallery offers a number of different art forms. The front portion of Thousand Cranes is a...