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Report shows increased nitrates in key Iowa waterways
Health advocates have said Iowa’s growing cancer rates – second in the nation for new cases – can be attributed to nitrates in the state’s ground and drinking water. They want federal officials to hold chemical companies accountable.
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What $1,000 rent gets you in Iowa right now
Iowans on a budget are in luck, as there are plenty of properties across the state for just $1,000 a month. Read on to learn more.
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Centerville clinic to close in July amid growing rural healthcare concerns
MercyOne Ottumwa closed in February. MercyOne South Des Moines will close in June. Now a federally qualified health center in Centerville is closing this July citing the declining sustainability of rural health services.
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Reynolds-connected lobbyist recruited paid attendees for JD Vance’s Iowa rally on behalf of ‘an ethanol company’
An Iowa lobbyist was caught offering $100 cash payments—plus referral bonuses—to pack JD Vance’s Des Moines rally this week.
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Iowa amusement & water parks: Opening dates, prices, & more
We’ve taken a look at Iowa’s most popular amusement and water parks to give you all the details you need to know regarding when they open, how much their tickets cost, and any special perks they have that may make you want to visit.
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EXCLUSIVE: Zach Wahls’ healthcare plan takes aim at Medicaid cuts, Iowa’s cancer crisis
The Iowa Senate Democrat is making healthcare the centerpiece of his Senate campaign, pinning rising premiums and rural hospital closures directly on Republican Ashley Hinson.
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Iowa legislative session ends declaring ‘mission accomplished’ on property taxes and more abortion restrictions
Iowa Republicans ended a 112-day legislative session on May 3 with a long-promised property tax overhaul estimated to save homeowners $4.2 billion over six years. They also passed an abortion pill restriction that 80% of Iowa voters—including a majority of Republicans—said shouldn’t be the legislature’s priority.
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EXCLUSIVE: Josh Turek launches rural Iowa plan, points to right-to-repair win as proof of concept
The Iowa House just passed a bipartisan right-to-repair bill that Turek helped champion. Now he’s running for US Senate on a promise to take that fight to Washington.
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Joe Mitchell took a homestead tax credit in Mount Pleasant while living in Des Moines, records show
Where was Joe Mitchell living? The Iowa congressional candidate collected a tax credit on a Mount Pleasant property, while his voter registration, business filings, and a condo purchase all pointed to a different address in downtown Des Moines.
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Rob Sand unveils healthcare plan targeting Iowa’s cancer crisis, Medicaid privatization
Iowa’s cancer rate is the fastest-rising in the nation—Rob Sand says his plan would do something about it.
