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GOPIP to Host Community Forum on Economic Development in Ottumwa

OTTUMWA, IA -- Greater Ottumwa Partners in Progress (“GOPIP”), working in conjunction with the League of Women Voters of Ottumwa (“LoWV”), are proud to announce a joint Community Legislative Forum on May 6th, 2023 from…
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Luke Bryan Announces The Return Of Farm Tour

Luke Bryan is bringing back his “Farm Tour” for the thirteenth year. The tour is in partnership with Bayer, and will visit six family farms across the US this September. The tour supports the #HeresToTheFarmer campaign…
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Feds wrote $128M in duplicate checks to docs, report finds

WASHINGTON (AP) — The federal government wrote duplicate checks to doctors who provided care for veterans, costing taxpayers as much as $128 million in extra payments, according to a new watchdog report out this week. In nearly…
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Senate sends governor bill to limit State Auditor’s authority

By O. Kay Henderson (Radio Iowa) The Republican-led Senate has sent the governor a bill to limit the state auditor’s access to some confidential information. It also blocks the auditor from seeking a court order…
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Knoxville Veterans District Projects Well Underway

KNOXVILLE, IA – Marion County Development says that both the Knoxville Veterans District Phase 1 infrastructure project and the Veterans Park project are well underway and that the city hopes to have lots available for…
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Willie Nelson To Receive LBJ Liberty & Justice For All Award; Eric Church, Sam Hunt To Perform

Eric Church, Sam Hunt, Elle King, and Lyle Lovett are all going to pay tribute to Willie Nelson at a gala on May 12th, where he'll be receiving the LBJ Liberty & Justice for All Award from the LBJ Foundation. The…
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Colorado becomes 1st to pass ‘right to repair’ for farmers

DENVER (AP) — Sitting in front of a hulking red tractor, Democratic Gov. Jared Polis signed a bill Tuesday making Colorado the first state to ensure farmers can fix their own tractors and combines with…
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Water quality, state parks at center of Senate debate on Ag/DNR budget

By O. Kay Henderson (Radio Iowa) Republicans in the Iowa Senate have approved a budget plan for the Departments of Natural Resources and Agriculture that includes more money to prepare for a potential outbreak of…
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Senator Ernst to Host Traveling Office Hours in All 99 Counties in May

WASHINGTON -- U.S. Senator Joni Ernst (R-Iowa) announced her office will be holding traveling office hours in every county throughout the state during the month of May. *Please Note: Senator Ernst will not be at…
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Falconer Among Iowa’s Top Volunteers to be Honored Tomorrow

DES MOINES -- Iowa Lt. Governor Adam Gregg will induct the 2023 Iowa Volunteer Hall of Fame members tomorrow at the Iowa State Capitol Building, and an Oskaloosa resident will be among the honorees. Paula…
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