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Rob Sand withdraws from Wednesday debate after brother-in-law’s death

The campaign for Zach Lahn said in a statement, they "completely understand" Sand's decision to withdraw after his brother-in ...
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Center for Intellectual Freedom head accuses officials of unlawful obstruction

Luciano De Castro in his annual report outlined actions by board and university officials that he believes undermined the ...
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As Iowa harvest picks up, state officials urge farmers to vote early

Corn and soybean harvest in Iowa behind schedule and officials are urging farmers to fit voting into their busy ...
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U.S. Department of Agriculture argues it’s not required to enforce Animal Welfare Act

Lawyers for the USDA are arguing in court that the agency is not required to enforce the federal Animal Welfare Act.
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Enrollment-calculation trapdoor will squeeze Iowa’s public schools

Iowa Gov. Kim Reynolds signed Senate File 2201, the school funding bill, into law on Feb. 26. The 2% increase in per-pupil ...
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Iowa revokes the license of fired nursing home worker over drug issues

State regulators have revoked the license of a nurse who allegedly admitted a drug addiction after leaving used needles at a ...
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Governor’s husband, Kevin Reynolds, diagnosed with cancer recurrence

Iowa Gov. Kim Reynolds’ husband, Kevin Reynolds, is recovering from a surgery to remove a brain tumor after being diagnosed with a recurrence of cancer, the governor’s office announced Monday. The ...