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Trump’s policies would cause inflation to surge, economists say
If elected, Donald Trump has vowed to implement a 10% tariff on imports, deport undocumented immigrants who make up a huge percentage of the agricultural and construction industries, and cut corporate taxes. Experts say these plans would be inflationary and cost Americans thousands of dollars per year.
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These 2 new (and free!) tools can help you stay safe & cool this summer
As summer reaches its peak in Iowa, two new tools designed to assist in heat risk monitoring have become available to the public.
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Katzer: Spencer is my hometown. It will bounce back from flood
Starting Line Intern Grace Katzer is from Spencer, one of many Northwest Iowa communities ravaged by flooding. We asked her to write about it, and here are her thoughts. “The water is creeping closer.” The text from my mom sent my heart plummeting toward my feet. It had taken most of Saturday, June 22, for…
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Miller-Meeks, a doctor, makes up fake Biden drugs accusation on live TV
Is Rep. Mariannette Miller-Meeks using the Biden drug hoax as a way to appeal to MAGA voters? Rep. Mariannette Miller-Meeks (R-Iowa) alleged that President Joe Biden will be on drugs during Thursday’s presidential debate with Donald Trump, further spreading a right-wing conspiracy theory that started around Biden’s State of the Union address. Miller-Meeks, who represents…
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6 times Trump insulted US veterans
Former president Donald Trump has a long history of clashing with military families and US veterans. The newly convicted felon, who famously evaded the Vietnam War draft, has even reportedly called slain US soldiers “losers” and “suckers.”
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Dental office credit cards are pushing people further into debt
With limited coverage for adult dental care and lofty out-of-pocket costs, some patients are turning to dental credit cards—but experts say these cards are “predatory.”
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5 Iowa arena football and indoor football teams to watch this summer
If you’re looking for some summer football, check out these five Iowa arena football and indoor football teams. It’s not the exact same game as you see in the fall. But with its shorter field, fast-paced action, and ability to run up the score quickly, arena football and indoor football are great ways to get…
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On Roe overturn anniversary, siblings remember their mom who died after being denied abortion
Tracy Jones and her brother don’t want other people to suffer like their family did following their mother’s death. The Dobbs decision and overturning of Roe v Wade brings up an unfortunate memory for Tracy Jones of Davenport and her brother, Gregg Johnson of East Moline, Illinois, whose mother died after she was denied a…
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Opinion: Two years after Roe v. Wade was overturned, I am stronger and angrier
If they were going to ban abortion, who knew what else they were going to start banning?
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Meet Lanon Baccam, candidate in Iowa’s 3rd District
Democratic hopeful Lanon Baccam’s origin story revolves around paying it forward and solving problems for others.
