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Hinson urges end to shutdown, defends filibuster in Cedar Rapids stop with veterans

Hinson urges end to shutdown, defends filibuster in Cedar Rapids stop with veterans

  • TOM BARTON Lee-Gazette Des Moines Bureau

Iowa U.S. Rep. Ashley Hinson said her staff continues to take casework requests and assist veterans navigating the Department of Veterans Affairs, even if responses from federal agencies are delayed.

Public orchards could be a path for local food, community connections

Public orchards could be a path for local food, community connections

  • Cami Koons Iowa Capital Dispatch

Nearly 40 fruit trees have taken root at Drake Park in what is the start of a community orchard in Des Moines.

Democratic candidates for U.S. Senate call for justice, unity and working-class change

Democratic candidates for U.S. Senate call for justice, unity and working-class change

  • TOM BARTON Lee-Gazette Des Moines Bureau

Democrats Josh Turek, Zach Wahls and Nathan Sage connect faith, perseverance and justice to their campaigns for Iowa’s open U.S. Senate seat

Mystery Sioux City street flower artist busted as city debates graffiti versus public art

Mystery Sioux City street flower artist busted as city debates graffiti versus public art

  • Nick Hytrek Sioux City Journal

Bradshaw was arrested after police received a report of a person spray painting in the middle of the street in. Since the arrest, there's been online backlash.

U.S. Senate candidate Nathan Sage says election results show Democrats’ strength

U.S. Senate candidate Nathan Sage says election results show Democrats’ strength

  • Robin Opsahl Iowa Capital Dispatch

“Obviously we’re connecting with people,” candidate Nathan Sage says. “Obviously, what we’re seeing with the most recent elections, across the board, is people care about affordability.”

University of Iowa instructors feel strain of growing class sizes while supporting students

University of Iowa instructors feel strain of growing class sizes while supporting students

  • Brooklyn Draisey Iowa Capital Dispatch

Costs are rising and students have more worries than ever, says business professor Kristina Gavin Bigsby, and it’s not uncommon to get harried emails from students struggling with coursework.

Union Pacific donates to White House ballroom while pushing massive merger

Union Pacific donates to White House ballroom while pushing massive merger

  • Joshua Shimkus Flatwater Free Press

Union Pacific Railroad is the lone Nebraska-based company publicly known to have donated to the new White House ballroom championed by President Donald Trump.

Environmental group to sue feds over delayed action on Iowa skipper butterfly

Environmental group to sue feds over delayed action on Iowa skipper butterfly

    The Iowa skipper butterfly is at risk of extinction — according to the Center for Food Safety, which has petitioned federal agencies to list the butterfly as an endangered species. 

    Iowa Geological Survey takes stock of Iowa levees to prevent future flooding events

    Iowa Geological Survey takes stock of Iowa levees to prevent future flooding events

      Jason Vogelgesang said the data collected with the survey helps to point out specific areas of a levee in need of repair, which can help to lower the cost for repairs.

      Iowa artist Jill Wells adds to her mural near West Seventh Street in Sioux City

      Iowa artist Jill Wells adds to her mural near West Seventh Street in Sioux City

        The mural, which Wells started on May 19, is expected to be done no later than July 1. It will be the fourth mural in a series meant to highlight the culture and history of the West Seventh Street corridor.

        Union Pacific coal train in Lansing, Iowa

        Union Pacific coal train in Lansing, Iowa

          A Union Pacific train carrying coal Nov. 10 passes beneath the Black Hawk Bridge in Lansing, Iowa.

          Iowa Democrats call on Reynolds to fill seats on state Board of Health

          Iowa Democrats call on Reynolds to fill seats on state Board of Health

            CEDAR RAPIDS — After saying last week they were “appalled” that Gov. Kim Reynolds has not appointed people to vacant seats on the state Board of Health, Iowa Democrats expressed “outrage” at her “failed leadership” Monday.

            Iowa GOP leaders question breadth of ‘infrastructure’

            Iowa GOP leaders question breadth of ‘infrastructure’

              Democrats advocate for more expansive definition

              After months of declines, COVID cases in Iowa on the rise again

              After months of declines, COVID cases in Iowa on the rise again

                DES MOINES — After more than a half-year in decline, the number of COVID-19 cases in Iowa has been increasing in recent weeks.

                Local News

                Tabor woman wins $30,000 in 'Red Hot 7s' scratch game

                Tabor woman wins $30,000 in 'Red Hot 7s' scratch game

                Denise Leach of Tabor won a top prize in the Iowa Lottery's “Red Hot 7s” scratch game. She purchased her winning ticket at Casey's in Shenandoah.

                Photos: Guns in Northeast Iowa crime cases

                Photos: Guns in Northeast Iowa crime cases

                We've compiled pictures of different weapons that have come up during criminal investigations in Northeast Iowa in recent years.

                Community Foundation for Western Iowa adds 3 board members

                Community Foundation for Western Iowa adds 3 board members

                The Community Foundation for Western Iowa recently added three new board members: Jenny Barnett, Rick Killion and Janet Whitson.

                After being fired from 4 hospitals, nurse in Shenandoah now accused of stealing meds

                After being fired from 4 hospitals, nurse in Shenandoah now accused of stealing meds

                A nurse who landed a job at Iowa’s Shenandoah Medical Center after being fired by four Nebraska hospitals is now facing charges for the alleged theft of controlled substances.

                State & Regional

                ESA oversight concerns a hot topic as Rob Sand hosts education roundtable in Council Bluffs

                ESA oversight concerns a hot topic as Rob Sand hosts education roundtable in Council Bluffs

                At a Council Bluffs roundtable, Rob Sand emphasized listening as community members raised concerns about education funding, oversight and teacher retention.

                Iowa lawmakers send welfare reform bill tightening Medicaid, SNAP eligibility to Gov. Kim Reynolds

                Iowa lawmakers send welfare reform bill tightening Medicaid, SNAP eligibility to Gov. Kim Reynolds

                Iowa lawmakers pass welfare overhaul tightening Medicaid and SNAP access, adding verification rules and limiting retroactive health coverage.

                Iowa lawmakers OK nuclear sales tax break

                Iowa lawmakers OK nuclear sales tax break

                A sales tax break for new or restarted nuclear energy projects — like the planned restarting of the Duane Arnold Anergy Center near Palo — has been approved by state lawmakers.

                Rob Sand unveils water quality, public health plan

                Rob Sand unveils water quality, public health plan

                Sand proposes tax credits for conservation, stricter manure rules, Medicaid overhaul and PBM crackdown to address Iowa water quality and health costs.

                Nation & World

                US Supreme Court lets abortion pill mail delivery restart for now

                US Supreme Court lets abortion pill mail delivery restart for now

                The case puts the issue of abortion back in front of the justices, who must confront another effort by abortion opponents to scale back access to mifepristone.

                Online betting scandals are getting worse. Will Congress intervene?

                Online betting scandals are getting worse. Will Congress intervene?

                Bills were introduced in recent months seeking to rein in the platforms, yet a complicated legal and political landscape lies ahead.

                Former New York Mayor Giuliani hospitalized in critical condition

                Former New York Mayor Giuliani hospitalized in critical condition

                Giuliani garnered acclaim for his 9/11 response, earning the nickname "America's Mayor." He also worked to overturn the 2020 election results, which led to criminal charges in two states.

                Washington Hilton attack spotlights hotel industry's nagging, costly security problems

                Washington Hilton attack spotlights hotel industry's nagging, costly security problems

                Vulnerabilities include multiple access points, guests arriving at all hours, uneven screening and blurred lines around protected zones.

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                Tabor woman wins $30,000 in 'Red Hot 7s' scratch game

                Tabor woman wins $30,000 in 'Red Hot 7s' scratch game

                After being fired from 4 hospitals, nurse in Shenandoah now accused of stealing meds

                After being fired from 4 hospitals, nurse in Shenandoah now accused of stealing meds

                Steen launches second statewide ad after Iowa PBS debate

                Steen launches second statewide ad after Iowa PBS debate

                Shopping

                Hank Brown | Iowa Football | April 16

                Hank Brown | Iowa Football | April 16

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                Cam Buffington | Iowa Football | March 31

                Cam Buffington | Iowa Football | March 31

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                Survey: Impulse Buys May Be Ruining Some Americans’ Finances

                Survey: Impulse Buys May Be Ruining Some Americans’ Finances

                Long gone are the days where impulse buying meant grabbing an unplanned candy bar or magazine in the checkout line. Now, social media makes it quick and easy for us to purchase just about anything with the click of a button, whether or not it’s in the budget. And for some Americans, it’s hurting them...

                Holiday Shoppers Beware: 3 Traps to Avoid as Scammers Prepare

                Holiday Shoppers Beware: 3 Traps to Avoid as Scammers Prepare

                Black Friday is fast approaching, and shoppers are gearing up. The National Retail Federation expects more than 183 million people to shop over the weekend spanning Thanksgiving to Cyber Monday this year. But fraudsters are preparing for Black Friday too, looking for opportunities to steal your money or personal information. Before you dive into holiday...

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                Crime

                Sidney man injures 2 deputies, 3 jailers after arrest in Council Bluffs

                Sidney man injures 2 deputies, 3 jailers after arrest in Council Bluffs

                A Sidney man arrested on suspicion of litancy of charges is also accused of injuring two sheriff's deputies and jail staff upon his booking into the Fremont County Jail.

                3 people hurt, 2 vehicles sustain heavy damage in Shenandoah crash

                3 people hurt, 2 vehicles sustain heavy damage in Shenandoah crash

                The Page County Sheriff's Office said two vehicles were involved in a crash where they sustained heavy damage on Monday, Oct. 27, about 5:57 p.m.

                Page County man arrested after report he shot at a neighbor

                Page County man arrested after report he shot at a neighbor

                A man from an unincorporated community in Page County was arrested following a short standoff Friday evening.

                51-year-old Sidney resident flown to Omaha hospital after crash

                51-year-old Sidney resident flown to Omaha hospital after crash

                A 51-year-old resident of Sidney was flown by medical helicopter to Omaha after a crash involving a wrong-way driver Tuesday morning.

                Politics

                ESA oversight concerns a hot topic as Rob Sand hosts education roundtable in Council Bluffs

                ESA oversight concerns a hot topic as Rob Sand hosts education roundtable in Council Bluffs

                At a Council Bluffs roundtable, Rob Sand emphasized listening as community members raised concerns about education funding, oversight and teacher retention.

                Iowa lawmakers send welfare reform bill tightening Medicaid, SNAP eligibility to Gov. Kim Reynolds

                Iowa lawmakers send welfare reform bill tightening Medicaid, SNAP eligibility to Gov. Kim Reynolds

                Iowa lawmakers pass welfare overhaul tightening Medicaid and SNAP access, adding verification rules and limiting retroactive health coverage.

                Iowa lawmakers OK nuclear sales tax break

                Iowa lawmakers OK nuclear sales tax break

                A sales tax break for new or restarted nuclear energy projects — like the planned restarting of the Duane Arnold Anergy Center near Palo — has been approved by state lawmakers.

                Rob Sand unveils water quality, public health plan

                Rob Sand unveils water quality, public health plan

                Sand proposes tax credits for conservation, stricter manure rules, Medicaid overhaul and PBM crackdown to address Iowa water quality and health costs.

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