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Biomanufacturing Infrastructure Becomes Key to Future Food Production, ADM Invests $55.5 Million in Retrofit

Biomanufacturing Infrastructure Becomes Key to Future Food Production, ADM Invests $55.5 Million in Retrofit

Biomanufacturing Infrastructure Becomes Key to Future Food Production, ADM Invests $55.5 Million in Retrofit
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Bill Fennelly, Iowa State's longtime women's basketball coach, says he'll retire after this season

Bill Fennelly, Iowa State's longtime women's basketball coach, says he'll retire after this season

Iowa State women's basketball coach Bill Fennelly has announced he will retire at the end of the coming season
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Predicting Week 8 Big Ten Football Game Times

Predicting Week 8 Big Ten Football Game Times

When we think games will kickoff.
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Data Center Development Transforms Quincy, Washington from Agricultural Town to Tech Hub

Data Center Development Transforms Quincy, Washington from Agricultural Town to Tech Hub

Data Center Development Transforms Quincy, Washington from Agricultural Town to Tech Hub
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Starlink and National 4-H Council Partner to Bridge Rural Iowa Technology Gaps

Starlink and National 4-H Council Partner to Bridge Rural Iowa Technology Gaps

A new partnership between Starlink, Elon Musk's satellite internet company, and the National 4-H Council is bringing broadband connectivity to rural communities, including several in Iowa. This initiative aims to address the significant technology gaps in these areas, where less than 20% of some communities have high-speed broadband coverage, according to the Federal Trade Commission. Alexa Groff, a 4-H STEM education specialist with Iowa State University Extension and Outreach, highlighted that reliable internet access is crucial for 4-H students to participate in robotics programming and other science and technology-focused activities. Many existing 4-H robotics clubs in Iowa operate in locations like county fairgrounds and community buildings that lack adequate internet connections. The Starlink systems, which utilize low-earth orbiting satellites, are designed to overcome these connectivity barriers, enabling more students to engage in STEM education. Iowa has received 10 of the 100 Starlink kits provi...
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Davenport Initiates Phased Two-Way Travel Conversion on 4th Street

Davenport Initiates Phased Two-Way Travel Conversion on 4th Street

The city of Davenport, Iowa, is commencing a phased conversion to two-way travel on 4th Street, beginning this week. The initial phase will focus on the section between Harrison Street and River Drive. Over the next two weeks, city crews will be actively engaged in painting new road markings, installing updated signage, and modifying traffic signals to accommodate the change. Once this work is completed, 4th Street will officially switch to two-way traffic within this specific segment. A subsequent phase will address the section between Marquette and Harrison Streets, which will be converted after resurfacing work in that area is finalized. Motorists should anticipate lane reductions between Harrison and Fillmore Streets as the resurfacing efforts continue.
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Iowa Governor Kim Reynolds Extends Harvest Weight Limit Proclamation for Agricultural Transport

Iowa Governor Kim Reynolds Extends Harvest Weight Limit Proclamation for Agricultural Transport

Iowa Governor Kim Reynolds has extended a harvest proclamation that modifies weight limits for vehicles transporting agricultural products and materials. This proclamation, which has been in effect since September 10, will now continue through November 7. It permits vehicles carrying specific agricultural commodities, including corn, soybeans, hay, straw, silage, stover, fertilizer, and manure, to exceed standard weight limits without requiring a special permit. However, there is a strict cap, as these vehicles are not allowed to exceed 90,000 pounds. The exemption applies to all highways within Iowa, with the notable exclusion of the interstate system. This measure aims to provide operational flexibility for the agricultural sector during the critical fall harvest season, facilitating the movement of essential farm goods and inputs across the state's road network.
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Iowa Bill HF 2631 Proposes Paid Family and Medical Leave Insurance Program

Iowa Bill HF 2631 Proposes Paid Family and Medical Leave Insurance Program

Iowa is considering House File 2631 (HF 2631), a bill that aims to establish a paid family and medical leave insurance program. This program would provide eligible employees with paid, job-protected leave for specific family and medical reasons. The bill integrates this new program into the core responsibilities of the Department of Workforce Development. It formally titles the new chapter as the 'Iowa Family and Medical Leave Act.' Key definitions are provided, including a comprehensive definition of 'Child' for eligibility purposes, and criteria for 'Covered employer,' which includes private sector employers with ten or more employees for a specified period and all public employers. The bill also defines 'Employee' as a natural person employed in the state for wages by an employer. Eligibility for leave requires an employee to have worked for a covered employer for a minimum of twelve consecutive months. The proposed legislation outlines the conditions under which an employee can take family leave and se...
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Factbox-The races that will decide control of the US Senate

Factbox-The races that will decide control of the US Senate

By Nolan D. McCaskill WASHINGTON, Oct 12 (Reuters) - Republicans hold a 53-47 majority in the US Senate, where Democrats would need to flip at least two seats in states that President Donald Trump carried by double digits in 2024 to win a majority in November's midterm elections.
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Tulsa County Commissioner Seeks External Technical Review for Data Center Proposals

Tulsa County Commissioner Seeks External Technical Review for Data Center Proposals

Tulsa County Commissioner Stan Sallee is advocating for communities to have access to independent technical resources to evaluate data center development proposals. This initiative stems from concerns regarding the information provided by developers and utility companies, which often have financial interests in these projects. Sallee shared this idea with state lawmakers during a recent interim study led by Rep. Mark Chapman (R-Broken Arrow), which examined various aspects of data center developments in Oklahoma, including utility planning, water use, permitting, infrastructure, and potential economic benefits. Both Sallee and Chapman emphasize the importance of communities thoroughly understanding a project's design and location before making approval decisions. Sallee highlighted critical factors such as power capacity, water supply, water treatment, noise, and the appropriate distance between industrial facilities and residential areas. He suggests a quasi-governmental group with technical expertise cou...
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Muscatine Breaks Ground on First Utility-Scale Solar Farm, Aiming for Energy Diversity and Rate Stability

Muscatine Breaks Ground on First Utility-Scale Solar Farm, Aiming for Energy Diversity and Rate Stability

Muscatine Breaks Ground on First Utility-Scale Solar Farm, Aiming for Energy Diversity and Rate Stability
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Iowa Restaurant Inspections Reveal Multiple Violations, Three Food Trucks Temporarily Shut Down

Iowa Restaurant Inspections Reveal Multiple Violations, Three Food Trucks Temporarily Shut Down

Recent inspections by state, city, and county inspectors in Iowa have uncovered hundreds of food-safety violations across various restaurants and stores. These violations include issues such as expired and moldy food. Notably, at least three food trucks were temporarily shut down due to 'imminent health hazard conditions' identified by inspectors. The Iowa Department of Inspections, Appeals and Licensing (DIAL) is responsible for these inspections. Specific examples of violations include Izumi Japanese Steakhouse in Davenport cited for 14 risk-factor violations, including bare-hand contact with ready-to-eat food and lack of parasite-destruction records for sushi. Hy-Vee Food Store in Sioux City had issues with cross-contamination in sushi preparation and improper food holding temperatures. Acapulco Mexican Bakery in Iowa City was cited for 11 risk-factor violations, including uncovered raw meat and cooked foods, and lack of a certified food protection manager. Ampride Travel Center in Peterson had moldy de...