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Council authorizes use of eminent domain in east industrial area

Ames Tribune: The Ames City Council this week approved the use of eminent domain to obtain property needed to extend utilities in the east industrial area, specifically for a new lift station and water tower. The …

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Fallon walks right into debate, releases book

Former state lawmaker and longtime environmentalist Ed Fallon has released a memoir of his 2014 cross-country march to raise awareness about climate change.

“Marcher, Walker, Pilgrim” came out just a few days after the Fourth National Climate …

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China buys U.S. pork despite tariffs as hog disease spreads

China is loading up on U.S. pork despite tariffs imposed during the U.S.-Chinese trade war, reports Reuters. The country placed its largest order for American pork since the trade war began last week, which is seen …

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Farm groups blast EPA renewable fuels standard

The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency’s final Renewable Fuel Standard stayed the course on conventional ethanol, calling for a 15 billion gallon standard that left agricultural groups wanting more, the Iowa Renewable Fuels Association reported. The rule …

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Festival of Trees and Lights raises record $10 million for Blank Children’s Hospital

UnityPoint Health-Blank Children’s Hospital has reached a record $10 million in money raised during the 35th annual Festival of Trees and Lights. All proceeds from the Festival of Trees and Lights benefit the hospital’s Child …

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Fareway to offer student loan repayment benefit for full-time employees

Fareway Stores Inc. announced it will begin offering student loan repayment assistance as an employee benefit, beginning Jan. 1. The benefit, which will be offered to eligible full-time employees, will pay up to $100 per …

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Optimism and trepidation as Iowa’s expanded medical cannabis program set to open

Quad-City Times: For the first time, Iowans this weekend will be able to purchase medicinal marijuana products in their own state. The program debuts with hope it will help Iowans searching for pain and seizure relief, …

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McKeen, Quinlisk receive Public Health Heroes Award from UI

Two recently retired public health leaders were among three professionals honored this week with the Iowa Public Health Heroes Award from the University of Iowa College of Public Health. They are Arlinda McKeen, who retired in March …

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Holder, Ternus to discuss voting rights at Drake

Former U.S. Attorney General Eric Holder and former Iowa Supreme Court Chief Justice Marsha Ternus will discuss voting rights, redistricting and national law enforcement at the Harkin Institute for Public Policy & Engagement appearance at …

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Civic area along Clive Greenbelt needs a name

The city of Clive wants some help naming an area that needs little introduction: the Clive Aquatic Center, special events building and the greenspace that serves as host to the annual Clive Fest, according to …