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SHOCKING: Iowa - What They Never Told You

Voters in six states to decide eight income or wealth tax ballot measures in 2026

In 2026, voters in six states will decide—or have already decided—nine statewide ballot measures related to income or wealth taxes. On August 4, voters defeated Missouri Amendment 5, which would have required reductions in the individual income tax until the tax was eliminated in the state. The remaining eight measures…

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In 2004, Iowa listed Easter Lake for murky water. 20 years later, restoration helped it meet water standards and park visits climbed from 500,000 to 1.3 million visitors

Easter Lake in Des Moines was listed as impaired in 2004 because sediment and cloudy water were damaging its quality. Two decades of restoration changed the picture. Crews removed sediment and improved the surrounding watershed with wetlands, rain gardens and other projects. By 2024, Iowa reported that the lake’s designated…

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Netizens Call Carrie Underwood's Limp Bizkit Cover 'Cringe' and 'Embarrassing' Across Social Media

Carrie Underwood's Limp Bizkit cover at Iowa's Velocity Festival divided online commenters, drawing 'cringe' criticism from some, while others praised the unexpected country-nu-metal crossover mix.

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Everything you need to know about the chaotic multi-billion-dollar battle for Senate majority

Democrats have found themselves competing in states that once seemed beyond their reach

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At Iowa's Neal Smith Refuge, turning just 10% of cropland into prairie strips cut sediment loss by 95%, phosphorus runoff by 90%, and total nitrogen loss by about 85%

Native prairie strips can play a crucial role in reducing agricultural runoff, which has significant environmental implications. By preventing sediment and nutrient loss from farmland, these strips contribute positively to addressing the dead zone issue in the Gulf of Mexico. Moreover, farmers can adopt this practice with limited land alteration…

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Wisconsin Measles Outbreak Reaches 142 Cases as Wastewater in Two More Counties Tests Positive for the Virus

Wisconsin reports 136 confirmed and six probable measles cases in three counties, and wastewater in Lafayette and Iowa counties tested positive.

Medical Daily

These States Still Have Laws That Can Make Adult Children Pay for a Parent’s Care

Most adults probably assume their parents’ unpaid nursing-home bills could never legally become their problem unless they signed something agreeing to pay. In much of...

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A 3-year-old Iowa girl started a library challenge in January; 8 months later, she had read 1,000 books before kindergarten

Three-year-old Rosie Bentley from Iowa achieved a remarkable reading milestone. She completed 1,000 books before starting kindergarten, which is quite an accomplishment. This achievement highlights the importance of early reading habits and family support. Rosie's journey demonstrates how consistent effort can lead to extraordinary results. Her success inspires other young…

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10 States Where New Mortgage Lending Has Changed

Mortgage lending looks different in several states after a wave of new laws and regulations changed how lenders can market loans, handle borrower information, and operate in the housing market. The changes do not create a single new mortgage rulebook, either, which means a borrower in one state may encounter…

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Iowa man sued Nintendo to become a certified ‘Professor of Pokémon’ and sought $341,000; judge calls case ‘completely frivolous’

A federal judge has thrown out Kyle Owens' lawsuit against Nintendo and Pokémon Company International. Owens aimed to achieve the status of an official Pokémon Professor, but his application was denied due to a pending arrest warrant found during his background check. The judge criticized his outrageous damages claim of…

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Iowa Confirms 45 Kratom-Linked Deaths Since 2024 as the Governor Presses Lawmakers for a Total Statewide Ban

Iowa reports 45 kratom-associated deaths since 2024, and a 467% jump in poison center calls as officials warn about concentrated 7-OH products.

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Elon Musk's Super PAC Targets Competitive Senate Races as $100 Million Republican Push Gets Underway

August spending targeted Senate contests in Texas, Maine, Ohio, New Hampshire, Iowa, Michigan and Alaska

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An Iowa priest vowed to build a shrine if he survived pneumonia; after recovering, he spent 42 years using over 100 train carloads of stone to create it

The Grotto of the Redemption in West Bend, Iowa, owes its existence to a young seminarian's promise made during his illness. Initiated by Father Dobberstein, the monumental structure took an astonishing 42 years to complete. Utilizing a variety of geological elements, over 100 train carloads of stones were involved in…

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$3,333 a Month for Retirement? These 12 Small Towns Make the Math More Manageable

Could you retire on $40,000 a year? Break that number into a monthly budget, and you’re working with about $3,333 before taxes, Medicare premiums, or...

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Trump Stirs 2028 MAGA Succession War as Hegseth Secretly Explores Presidential Bid Against JD Vance

President Trump downplays reports of Defence Secretary Pete Hegseth's potential 2028 presidential run, highlighting that it's premature to discuss successors. Hegseth denies the claims, calling them '100% false'.

The Times of India

Wind turbine blades are built to survive decades and are difficult to recycle; an Iowa plant mechanically shreds them into fibres and powders for concrete, mortar and asphalt

Regen Fiber has opened a wind turbine blade recycling facility in Fairfax, Iowa, using an all-mechanical process that avoids heat and chemicals. The plant shreds old blades into fibres and additives for use in concrete, mortar and asphalt. It expects to process more than 30,000 tons of blades each year.

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In 2004, Iowa listed Kent Park Lake as impaired after nutrient and sediment runoff harmed clarity. 20 years later, monitoring showed it met algae and turbidity standards

Kent Park Lake in Johnson County, Iowa, experienced water-quality problems linked to nutrient and sediment delivery, resulting in its placement on Iowa’s impaired waters list. Restoration efforts addressed both watershed and in-lake sources through sediment basins, a northern inlet dike, land acquisition, dredging, shoreline stabilization, native plantings, fish habitat, and…

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In 2004, community partners began tackling Kent Park Lake's nutrient and sediment pollution. 20 years later, the lake met water quality standards and was removed from Iowa's impaired-waters list in 2024

Kent Park Lake restoration took 20 years to deliver a result Iowa officials could finally recognize. The lake once struggled with nutrient pollution, heavy sediment and poor water quality. Community partners began tackling those problems in 2004. Their work eventually changed the lake’s condition and outlook. In 2024, Kent Park…

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Brickbat: No-Time Delivery

In Ottumwa, Iowa, U.S. Postal Service carrier Jill Ranae Brown has been charged with fourth-degree theft after investigators say she stole… The post Brickbat: No-Time Delivery appeared first on Reason.com.

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'Stop the B*******': Furious Iowa MAGA Voters Unleash Brutal Rant Against Donald Trump

In Fort Dodge, Iowa, traditionally conservative voters express growing frustration with President Trump, citing unfulfilled promises and economic concerns

The Guardian - US

Should Kamala Harris run for president again? ‘Nope,’ says Iowa Democrat

‘We need some new leadership,’ says the Democratic nominee for governor in Iowa, Rob Sand

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Iowa woman notices what looks like a claw in a frozen meat package at Hy-Vee: ‘Be careful in America’

The item was labeled "Unknown New Scale Item."

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"That Fire Burns Is an Inference Nearly as Old as Human History"

A short excerpt from one part of Pudans v. Frank Rieman Music, Inc., decided Wednesday by the Iowa court of… The post "That Fire Burns Is an Inference Nearly as Old as Human History" appeared first on Reason.com.

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College Football 2026 Schedule: Ranking Every Single Week of the Regular Season

Not every college football Saturday is built the same. Here are the weeks you absolutely can’t miss, and the others where you can probably make some other plans.

Medical Daily

Southwest Wisconsin Measles Outbreak Reaches 48 Cases as a Community Vaccination Clinic Opens in Mineral Point

Wisconsin's southwest measles outbreak now counts 48 cases across three counties, and a community vaccination clinic opens today in Mineral Point.

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