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Think Iowa’s flat? Think again. The Driftless Area Education & Visitor Center reveals the wild, bluff-filled side of the state.| Get Lost In The USA
By Carey Gillam When a team of scientists embarked two years ago on a $1 million landmark study of Iowa’s persistent water quality problems, they knew that the findings would be important to share. But now, after the completed study pointed to agricultural pollution as a significant source of the key US farm state’s water quality problems, public officials have quietly stripped funding away from plans to promote the study findings. The post As Iowans wrestle with polluted waters, politics...| The New Lede
I live on a farm in Iowa where barn cats are part of the landscape. You don’t go to a pet store and buy a cat; they just show up on your property, then it’s up to you whether you make them feel welcome to stay. I’ve always been a dog person. But cats are […]| The World Needs More Pie
When my World Piece book tour finished in March, I had no idea what I was going to do next. I did know, however, that writing World Piece was so taxing I didn’t want to write another book anytime soon. All I knew is that I wanted—needed—a new creative goal, one that would push me […]| The World Needs More Pie
We are making a documentary film called “Pieowa“ about the obsession with pie in Iowa. Really. People are so obsessed with pie they will ride their bikes 500 miles, braving sweltering heat and headwinds over 7 days, just so they can eat it every day! As part of the film we will be covering this […]| The World Needs More Pie
Allamakee County isn’t your typical Iowa. Instead of endless cornfields, you’ll find limestone bluffs, winding rivers, ancient mounds, and small towns with plenty of character. From kayaking the Mississippi backwaters to sampling ring bologna at a fifth-generation meat market, here are my favorite stops from a weekend exploring this unexpected corner of the Driftless Region. The post Think Iowa is All Cornfields? Let Me Show You Allamakee County appeared first on Get Lost In The USA.| Get Lost In The USA
Think Iowa’s flat? Think again. The Driftless Area Education & Visitor Center reveals the wild, bluff-filled side of the state.| Get Lost In The USA
A provision in the Every Student Succeeds Act allows the secretary of education to waive certain state requirements.| Education Week
After Lobby Day, Congress is listening By Flannery Winchester Just a few weeks ago, CCL volunteers held 402 lobby meetings with lawmakers on Capitol Hill. We know we made a big impression on Congress, with at least 10 lawmakers posting about our visits on social media in the days following our visit. And now, we’re seeing that they didn’t just […] The post After Lobby Day, Congress is listening appeared first on Citizens' Climate Lobby.| Citizens' Climate Lobby
(OSV News) — A pastoral reflection on immigration from the Iowa Catholic bishops aims to present church teaching in a way that “transcends” political rhetoric and “fear and false narratives”… The post Amid nation’s divisions over immigration, church stands as ‘beacon of hope,’ say Iowa bishops first appeared on OSV News.| OSV News
A first-timer’s guide to Effigy Mounds National Monument in Iowa’s Driftless Region—scenic overlooks, forested trails, and sacred mounds.| Get Lost In The USA
Iowa elected officials are preparing to trash 60% of the state’s historical archives with no transparency or input from the public.| Barn Raiser
By Wikideas1 - Own work, CC0 When I think of serene landscapes and quiet escapes, Northeast Iowa often comes to mind. Tucked away in the rolling hills and lush valleys are some of the most| Home Stratosphere
The Iowa Racing and Gaming Commission (IRGC) has fined online sportsbook FanDuel $125,000 for five violations of state laws.| Gambling Industry News
By Brian Bienkowski Pesticide applicators in North Carolina and Iowa who sprayed the insecticide carbaryl often during their career have a higher risk of getting stomach, esophageal, tongue and prostate cancers, according to new research led by the National Cancer Institute (NCI).| The New Lede
This story was originally published by Grist. Two years ago this week, the Supreme Court’s decision in Sackett v. the Environmental Protection Agency significantly limited the agency’s ability to use the 1972 Clean Water Act to safeguard the nation’s wetlands from pollution and destruction. The decision determined that wetlands — waterlogged habitats that help filter […]| Investigate Midwest
Two proposals for carbon pipelines throughout the Midwest would pipe carbon dioxide from dozens of ethanol plants to rock formations in North Dakota and Illinois where the CO2 would be buried deep underground. Rock formations like the Mount Simon Sandstone offer the ability to bury the carbon for “eons of time” more than a mile below the surface.| KCUR - Kansas City news and NPR
The Iowa Utilities Commission on Aug. 28 issued a permit for Summit Carbon Solutions' proposed carbon pipeline to be constructed in the state.| Wadena Pioneer Journal
The Democratic Party has approved the reordering of its 2024 presidential primary. Members of the Democratic National Committee voted Saturday to replace Iowa with South Carolina in the leadoff spot.| AP News
For the past two years I have been working on a documentary film about pie and how deeply it is woven into Iowa’s culture. It’s my first film and it’s been a self-taught crash course in filmmaking, as I’ve had to learn every step of the process along the way. I am finally at the finish line of this hard-won marathon and I should be elated at the accomplishment. Instead, I am filled with doubt and fear.| The World Needs More Pie
Last month some friends and I hopped in the car on a sunny Saturday and headed south toward Pella for the little city's biggest celebration—Tulip Time. Held each year in early May, Tulip Time has been on my road trip to-do list for quite some time… The post Celebrate Tulip Time in Pella, Iowa: Everything You Need to Know for 2024 appeared first on Olio in Iowa.| Olio in Iowa
I visited Omaha, Nebraska with Mike in September 2022 for my cousin’s wedding. While we spent about a day doing wedding-related activities, we also spent a day exploring the city. These are my recommendations for things to do in the […] The post How to Spend One Day in Omaha appeared first on Young Wayfarer.| Young Wayfarer
Green methanol could provide a cleaner, more profitable way to reduce carbon emissions and create new opportunities for the ethanol industry—without the need for expensive, controversial pipelines.| Wadena Pioneer Journal
Former President Donald Trump had rock-solid support from the party faithful in his New Hampshire primary victory, and even most backers of rival Nikki Haley acknowledge the GOP belongs to him.| AP News
Explore the best restaurants near Fort Dodge Iowa, including authentic Korean cuisine and traditional American fare.| Follow The Piper
The use of interpreters is invaluable in any business setting, particularly when it comes to communication between non-native speakers. The post Karen Interpreters for Business appeared first on unuhe.| unuhe
How can you get medical treatment when you don’t speak the language? How can you receive proper care when you can’t communicate what’s wrong? The post Karen Medical Translators and Interpreters in Iowa: Making Health Care Accessible for All appeared first on unuhe.| unuhe
Looking for Karen Translators in Des Moines Iowa? Look no further. UNUHE is based in Des Moines working with the communities of Burma.| unuhe
Where to find delicious vegan options in Des Moines restaurants - including Cinnaholic, Lucky Lotus, A Dong, El Michoacano Taquería, Dough Co., and Ritual Cafe. Plus, vegan shopping & local resources.| Cadry's Kitchen
The Iowa Utilities Commission on Aug. 28 issued a permit for Summit Carbon Solutions' proposed carbon pipeline to be constructed in the state.| Park Rapids Enterprise
Green methanol could provide a cleaner, more profitable way to reduce carbon emissions and create new opportunities for the ethanol industry—without the need for expensive, controversial pipelines.| Park Rapids Enterprise
With the way I go on about the quality of vintage all of the time you probably think everything was amazing back during the Golden Era. And that's not true, there were plenty of bad quality pieces, just like there are today.| The Houndstooth Kid
On Nov. 19, Sanford opened the Virtual Care Center in Sioux Falls, South Dakota, a hub for all of the aspects of virtual healthcare.| Agweek
The Iowa Utilities Commission on Aug. 28 issued a permit for Summit Carbon Solutions' proposed carbon pipeline to be constructed in the state.| Brainerd Dispatch
Green methanol could provide a cleaner, more profitable way to reduce carbon emissions and create new opportunities for the ethanol industry—without the need for expensive, controversial pipelines.| Brainerd Dispatch
Iowa, located in the heart of the Midwest, is known for its welcoming communities and picturesque landscapes. The state’s largest cities combine rich history, cultural diversity, and modern conveniences, offering residents and visitors a variety of experiences.| Fashion Israel
Plan a getaway to Cedar Falls, Iowa with this vegan food & fun guide. Sweet treats, historical sites, and unique shopping areas are highlights of this small Midwestern town.| Cadry's Kitchen
WASHINGTON, DC – As part of a regular series of events aimed at fostering relationships among conservative women, The Ripon Society hosted a GOP Women break ...| The Ripon Society
Corn across Iowa is looking the best it has in the past four years. Iowa state extension cropping system specialist Mark Licht gives us a look at the current conditions in Boone, Iowa.| Agweek
Iowa City offers a surprising amount of vegan options for a town in the middle of the Heartland. Here are 18 vegan-friendly restaurants in the area.| Cadry's Kitchen
Outgoing Dana Wingert served the city honorably through a trubulent nine years Cords for the TV and radio crews ran up the concrete stairs into the small conference room on the first floor of the D…| The Paragraph Stacker
The "Landowner Bill of Rights" legislation will now be on the Nov. 5 ballot for a statewide vote and could determine the fate of Summit Carbon Solution's pipeline project.| Agweek
Iowa-based Summit Carbon Solutions says its $4.5 billion pipeline project will help ethanol plants, including the Green Plains Ethanol plant at Fergus Falls, Minnesota, lower their carbon scores. The project aims to capture greenhouse gas emissions and pipe the CO2 to western North Dakota for…| Agweek
The Iowa Utilities Board approved a permit application for Summit Carbon Solutions to construct the carbon dioxide pipeline June 25, 2024.| Agweek
By Vijay Jayaraj Iowa’s rolling fields, stretching as far as the eye can see, have long embodied America’s agricultural prowess. For generations, the farmers of this Midwestern state have fed not just a nation but a significant portion of the world, their toil and ingenuity creating an agricultural superpower. Yet today, these same farmers feel the very foundations of their … Read more| CO2 Coalition
After reading Agweek coverage of flooding in South Dakota, Minnesota and Iowa, Ann Bailey recalled the time she covered flooding in the same areas in 1993.| St. Cloud Live
Atalissa is a small town located in Muscatine County, Iowa, United States. Situated in the southeastern part of the state, Atalissa lies near the Iowa River, providing scenic views and a tranquil rural setting. The town is part of the Muscatine Micropolitan Statistical Area and is approximately 20 miles west of the city of Muscatine and 40 miles southeast of Iowa City, home to the University of Iowa. This proximity to larger cities allows residents to enjoy the peacefulness of a small town wh...| Malaysia Food and Drink
Getting rid of personal income taxes entirely, which several states are considering, would gut services and shift taxes onto those least able to afford them.| Governing
There is a surprising amount to do in Iowa, and one of the very best things to do is head out on a Bridges of Madison County Roadtrip. Yes, these are the same bridges that are the subject of the famous (and sad!) movie starring Meryl Streep! You can visit them yourselves in a single […] The post Visit the Stunning Bridges of Madison County Roadtrip appeared first on The Tiny Tumbleweed - Travel Itineraries, Working Abroad, Digital Nomad, Vacation Planning.| The Tiny Tumbleweed – Travel Itineraries, Working Abroad, Digital Nomad, Va...
Donald Trump has scored a record-setting win in the Iowa caucuses with his rivals languishing far behind.| AP News
Treasure comes in many forms, and one Saturday morning I hit the motherlode! Let me set the stage. Searching For Treasure When we’re back in the Heartland, I often pour myself a “to-go” cup of coffee. Then I head out on Saturday mornings for a short drive. It’s the perfect time to check for nearby […] The post A Free Bouquet – An Unexpected Treasure appeared first on Meemaw Eats.| Meemaw Eats
Great news! SF 496 passed the Iowa Senate yesterday on a vote of 34-16! Your calls made the difference! This bill, which will protect fundamental parental rights and require strict judicial scrutiny whenever these rights are infringed, was transmitted to the Iowa House last night, where it will go through a subcommittee and committee on… The post Parental Rights Passes Iowa Senate, On to the House appeared first on Parental Rights.| Parental Rights
Game time for the Republican presidential primary begins in earnest this week. The first debate is being held in Milwaukee on Wednesday, and it marks the beginn…| FiveThirtyEight
