Iowa a 2020 battleground, too-close-to-call, swing state
Oct 27, 2020
BY O. KAY HENDERSON Iowa is again among the small group of battleground states that may decide this year’s presidential election. David Schultz is the author of “Presidential Swing States: Why Only Ten Matter” and he…
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Miller-Meeks says US must prepare for a second pandemic
Oct 26, 2020
During a campaign stop in Oskaloosa Saturday (10/24) Marianette Miller-Meeks told the No Coast Network that it will be important to prepare for a second COVID-19 pandemic. "So that's (bringing) manufacturing back in the United…
Ag Secretary challenges FFA members to sign up for poll duty
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Iowa court ruling could block ballot requests
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Surge of Covid patients in Iowa hospitals continues
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Grassley says ‘going bigger’ on pandemic relief creates problems
Oct 20, 2020
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U of I won't give in to demand from former football players
Oct 19, 2020
The University of Iowa said it would not pay a demand from eight Black former football players for $20 million in compensation for alleged racial discrimination they faced playing for the Hawkeyes. The university general…
Ernst & Greenfield debate
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Secretary Azar cites ‘concerning’ Covid trends in Iowa
Oct 15, 2020
BY O. KAY HENDERSON RADIO IOWA - U.S. Health and Human Services Secretary Alex Azar is encouraging Iowans who’ve recovered from Covid to donate their plasma. About 2200 Covid patients in Iowa have been treated with…
Program provides incentives for those on food assistance to purchase fruits, vegetables
Oct 13, 2020
BY DAR DANIELSON RADIO IOWA - A state program that helps those on food assistance eat healthier has crossed the one-million-dollar mark in benefits given. Coordinator Aryn McClaren says the program gives what are called “Double…