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Favorable Weather and Higher Yield Estimates Impact Corn Market

Favorable Weather and Higher Yield Estimates Impact Corn Market

Favorable Weather and Higher Yield Estimates Impact Corn Market
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StoneX Survey Predicts Trend Corn Yield Ahead of USDA WASDE Report

StoneX Survey Predicts Trend Corn Yield Ahead of USDA WASDE Report

StoneX Survey Predicts Trend Corn Yield Ahead of USDA WASDE Report
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Severe Storms Cause Damage to Farms and Flooding in Southern Iowa

Severe Storms Cause Damage to Farms and Flooding in Southern Iowa

Recent storms in southern Iowa have caused significant damage to farms in Lineville and flooding in Murray. In Lineville, several farms experienced damage with trees and roofs ripped up and cattle enclosures destroyed. In Murray, heavy rain led to flooding in ditches, yards, and city parks. The severe weather threat remains low, but there are chances of scattered showers and storms this weekend.
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Midland Power Crew Rescues Iowa Woman Stuck in Mud After Breaking Leg

Midland Power Crew Rescues Iowa Woman Stuck in Mud After Breaking Leg

In Boone County, Iowa, a woman named Penny Lamar experienced a life-threatening situation after falling and breaking her leg. Living in a rural area, Lamar was unable to move after slipping in mud and was stranded for hours. Her husband was away, and she had no immediate help. Fortunately, a Midland Power Cooperative crew, responding to a false power outage alert, discovered her in time. Lamar, who has diabetes, was found with a broken femur and critically low blood sugar. The crew's timely intervention allowed her to receive necessary medical attention, saving her life.
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Linn County Conservation Moves to Online Reservations for Campgrounds in 2027

Linn County Conservation Moves to Online Reservations for Campgrounds in 2027

Linn County Conservation has announced that all its campgrounds will transition to a fully online reservation system for the 2027 season. This change affects popular sites such as Pinicon Ridge, Wanatee, Morgan Creek, and Buffalo Creek Parks. The move marks the end of first-come, first-served camping areas, with reservations now available up to a year in advance. The decision follows a study of camping trends and aims to provide a more efficient, cashless experience. The online system will include over 300 campsites, offering real-time availability and eliminating the need for cash payments.
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Iowa Farms Face Financial Pressure Amid Rising Production Costs

Iowa Farms Face Financial Pressure Amid Rising Production Costs

Iowa Farms Face Financial Pressure Amid Rising Production Costs
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Iowa's Annual Sales Tax Holiday Offers Savings on Clothing and Footwear

Iowa's Annual Sales Tax Holiday Offers Savings on Clothing and Footwear

Iowa's annual sales tax holiday is set to take place this Friday and Saturday, allowing shoppers to purchase qualifying clothing and footwear without paying state and local sales taxes. The tax holiday begins at 12:01 a.m. Friday and ends at midnight Saturday. To qualify, each item must be priced under $100. The exemption applies to most everyday clothing and footwear but excludes accessories and specialty items like jewelry and sports equipment. The Iowa Department of Revenue confirms that the tax break also applies to eligible online purchases made during the exemption period. Retailers in Iowa are required to participate in the holiday.
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Omaha Prepares for Potential Severe Storms Over the Weekend

Omaha Prepares for Potential Severe Storms Over the Weekend

The Omaha area is bracing for potential severe weather as forecasts predict strong storms late Saturday into early Sunday. The Storm Prediction Center has placed eastern Nebraska, western Iowa, and northwestern Missouri under a marginal risk for severe weather. These storms could bring damaging wind gusts up to 60 miles per hour and large hail. The weather team at KETV NewsWatch 7, led by Chief Meteorologist Bill Randby, is closely monitoring the situation to provide timely updates and alerts to residents. The increase in temperatures and humidity over the weekend is contributing to the likelihood of these severe weather conditions.
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CBS Sunday Morning Highlights Community Resilience and Unique Stories

CBS Sunday Morning Highlights Community Resilience and Unique Stories

CBS Sunday Morning Highlights Community Resilience and Unique Stories
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Rep. Mariannette Miller-Meeks Advocates for Health Care Price Transparency Amid Democratic Opposition

Rep. Mariannette Miller-Meeks Advocates for Health Care Price Transparency Amid Democratic Opposition

Rep. Mariannette Miller-Meeks is actively promoting the Prices on the Wall Act, a legislative proposal aimed at enhancing price transparency in health care. This act mandates that hospitals and health care providers publicly disclose the prices of medical services, enabling patients to make informed decisions before receiving treatment. Despite widespread public support, with a 2024 poll by PatientRightsAdvocate.org indicating that 92% of Americans favor upfront pricing, the proposal has faced opposition from Democrats, who did not support the legislation in committee. Miller-Meeks, leveraging her background as a physician, argues that the act would lower health care costs for Iowa families by providing necessary transparency.
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Penn State trying to add another 4-star to elite 2028 recruiting class

Penn State trying to add another 4-star to elite 2028 recruiting class

Penn State has one of the best 2028 recruiting classes in the nation, and they’re looking to add to it with four-star wide receiver Isaiah Grant.
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Smithfield Foods Expands Workforce with New Job Opportunities

Smithfield Foods Expands Workforce with New Job Opportunities

Smithfield Foods Expands Workforce with New Job Opportunities