Iowa budget surplus
Jan 25, 2021
Iowa’s budget surplus was one of the topics discussed at Saturday’s (1/23) Eggs and Issues forum sponsored by the Mahaska Chamber and Development Group. State Representative Holly Brink of Oskaloosa pointed out that having a…
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Grassley says Trump EPA’s ethanol waivers ‘a disgrace’
Jan 22, 2021
BY O. KAY HENDERSON Republican Senator Chuck Grassley is blasting the Trump Administration for granting more ethanol waivers to the oil industry, just before Joe Biden became president. “What we saw in the final hours of…
Miller-Meeks asks Congress to dismiss Hart's complaint
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Jan 19, 2021
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Weekend coronavirus update
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Jan 14, 2021
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No winner in Tuesday's Mega Millions drawing
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Iowa lawmakers open session with limited virus rules
Jan 12, 2021
Iowa lawmakers began their legislative session on Monday (1/11) with no mask requirements, and many members opted not to wear face coverings even as rates of coronavirus infections rise in the Des Moines area and…