agriculture
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Hy-Vee’s manager problem? Upcoming layoffs and Iowa news briefs, July 2, 2026
A class action lawsuit was filed last week against Hy-Vee, arguing that the grocery store chain treated salaried managers like hourly ones—but didn’t pay them overtime like hourly workers.
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Small Iowa producers critical of House Farm Bill
Iowa family farmers say the House version of the federal farm bill favors corporate agriculture interests over smaller operations.
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Hinson tells Republicans in Lake View DOGE isn’t done
At a closed-door Republican event, Rep. Ashley Hinson assured GOP activists that DOGE is still alive. Iowa farmers have been living that reality for over a year. US Rep. Ashley Hinson told a closed-door Republican gathering in Lake View this month that the work of the Department of Government Efficiency (DOGE) is still very much…
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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.












