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Iowa groups tell congressional delegation bill would ‘gut’ Clean Water Act
Voice of Alexandria - Minnesota
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Iowa groups oppose a federal bill that would reform the waters protected by the Clean Water Act. (Photo by Cami Koons/Iowa Capital Dispatch) Environmental and community groups from Iowa sent a letter Thursday to the state’s congressional...
Iowa football’s Mark Gronowski prioritizes others first
The Daily Iowan
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August 29, 2025
Patience is not the forte of Iowa transfer quarterback Mark Gronowski. Why wait and otherwise follow convention when it would only betray natural ability? The pattern started with his bike. At around 3 1/2 years old, Gronowski declared his...
Iowa Rep. Ashley Hinson touts energy, immigration and trade priorities
The Gazette - Iowa
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The Gazette offers audio versions of articles using Instaread. Some words may be mispronounced. Iowa Republican U.S. Rep. Ashley Hinson on Wednesday highlighted energy policies included in Republicans’ massive tax and spending bill signed into law...
Iowa schools incorporate AI into lesson plans
KCCI 8 - Iowa
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August 28, 2025
As the new school year begins, teachers at the Paton-Churdan and Ankeny school districts are incorporating artificial intelligence into lesson plans. Daily proofreading and grammar exercises are part of Jennifer Redenius' English classes, where AI...
GOP loses supermajority in special election for Iowa Senate seat
Iowa Public Radio
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On this Politics Day episode of River to River, a breakdown of Tuesday night's Iowa Senate special election, with analysis from political scientists Rachel Caufield of Drake University and Jonathan Hassid of Iowa State University. Also, discussion...
Joni Ernst highlights military support, animal research reforms, and fraud findings in recent tweets
Sioux City Times - Iowa
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August 28, 2025
Joni Ernst, U.S. Senator from Iowa, recently posted a series of statements on her Twitter account addressing topics ranging from military service to government accountability and animal research.On August 27, 2025, Ernst shared her experience...
Hinson: Iowans will save thousands on energy with Big Beautiful Bill
KCRG - Iowa
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August 28, 2025
CEDAR RAPIDS, Iowa (KCRG) - Iowa Congresswoman Ashley Hinson spoke today about the Big Beautiful Bill, and it’s impacts on Iowa’s energy. The One Big Beautiful Bill Act cuts clean energy tax credits nationwide, as the administration looks to...
Iowa Youth Writing Project is in talks to ‘find a new home’ after UI axing
Little Village Magazine - Iowa
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August 28, 2025
An Iowa Youth Writing Project volunteer works with a young writer during an after school program at Mark Twain Elementary. — courtesy of Iowa Youth Writing Project Two weeks after the University of Iowa College of Liberal Arts and Sciences’ sudden...
Grassley discusses oversight priorities and Iowa values on Pod Force One podcast
Des Moines Sun - Iowa
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August 27, 2025
Sen. Chuck Grassley - US Senator for Iowa | Official U.S. House headshotSen. Chuck Grassley - US Senator for Iowa | Official U.S. House headshot U.S. Senator Chuck Grassley (R-Iowa), Chairman of the Senate Judiciary Committee, recently appeared on...
2025 Iowa State Fair Skillathon Contest Results Announced
Iowa State University Extension and Outreach
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AMES, Iowa – This year, 196 youth from 41 Iowa counties participated in Iowa State University Extension and Outreach skillathons for goats, sheep and swine at the Iowa State Fair. The swine and sheep skillathons took place on Aug. 10 and a goat...
Several Univ. of Iowa Health Care projects delayed due to federal funding changes
KCRG - Iowa
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August 28, 2025
IOWA CITY, Iowa (KCRG) - Several University of Iowa Health Care (UIHC) projects are being delayed due to changes in federal funding. The funding changes are expected to significantly impact the health care industry over the next 10 years....
Former Iowa lawmaker joins 4th District Congressional race
Radio Iowa
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August 28, 2025
A former Iowa House Democrat is running the Fourth Congressional District seat. Dave Dawson is a lawyer from Lawton, who served two terms in the Iowa House. The 51-year-old Dawson says there’s momentum after Democrats won two special elections in...
Researchers Wringing More Value from Aluminum Scrap
Foundry Management & Technology
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August 28, 2025
U.S. tariffs on imports of steel and aluminum are a jolt to the supply chains for those materials, instantly putting buyers of raw and semi-finished metals, as well as components like castings, on notice. The situation in the aluminum sector is...
Don't pull the plug on Iowa innovation
Des Moines Register - Iowa
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Jessica Hyland is the executive director of the Iowa Biotechnology Association. Our state's biosciences sector is thriving. It employs more than 28,000 people across 1,900 businesses. We're home to the nation's highest concentration of food...
Des Moines University to Host Virtual Pre-Health Summit for High Schoolers
River Cities' Reader - Iowa
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August 27, 2025
WEST DES MOINES, IOWA (August 27, 2025) — Des Moines University (DMU) Medicine and Health Sciences is inviting high-school students to a free virtual Pre-Health Summit on Saturday, October 25, 9AM-12PM. The event is designed for students who are...
Wright County 4-H Members Shine at 2025 Iowa State Fair
Eagle Grove Eagle - Iowa
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August 28, 2025
Chantel Nosbush and her purple ribbon winning market meat doe, also the Reserve Grand Champion at the Wright County Fair. (Screenshot, Wright County 4-H, Facebook) By Edward Lynn Editor DES MOINES — Wright County 4-H members brought home dozens of...
Fall Field Day is Around the Corner at North Central Iowa Research Farm
Eagle Grove Eagle - Iowa
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August 28, 2025
AMES, Iowa – Iowa State University’s Northern Research and Demonstration Farm will host its Fall Field Day on Thursday, Sept. 4. The field day is hosted by the Northern Research Farm, Iowa State University Extension and Outreach and the North...
Opinion: Why remote testing is the right move for Iowa
The Gazette - Iowa
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The Gazette offers audio versions of articles using Instaread. Some words may be mispronounced. I’ve led a statewide online public school for over a decade, serving families from every part of Iowa—from rural communities to city neighborhoods....
Students use technology to find unmarked graves at Winneshiek Co. cemeteries
KCRG - Iowa
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August 28, 2025
DECORAH, Iowa (KCRG) - A Luther College professor partnered with students over the summer to identify unmarked graves in Winneshiek County. The graves were located by students Evan McElroy, Benson Newhouse, and Rebecca Zheng, who worked alongside...
New Ticket Technology Making Debut at Kinnick on Saturday
98.1 KHAK - Iowa
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August 28, 2025
Football is back in Iowa City this Saturday! The Iowa Hawkeyes kick off its football season at Kinnick Stadium this weekend and fans headed to the game will find new technology waiting for them as they enter the gates. Who Does Iowa Play This...