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East Moline city leaders shared positive updates at the annual “State of the City” luncheon Thursday at the Bend Event Center.
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Michael Leland/Iowa Public RadioThe Iowa departments that oversee emergency management and insurance are urging people to prepare for natural disasters before they hit during Severe Weather Awareness Week. The statewide initiative encourages Iowans to “prepare now, recover faster.” -
Contributed/The Blank Park ZooThe Blank Park Zoo in Des Moines will not host its annual Wild Lights lantern festival this spring. Organizers say visa issues have halted production.
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Calen Moore/Kansas News ServiceTumbleweeds have taken over the High Plains. They thrive so well that they are part of the culture of the West. But this ample supply of blowing weeds can hurt farm yields, wreak havoc on neighborhoods and cause fire dangers. -
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Sheila Brummer/Harvest Public MediaAgriculture leaders and producers are urging Congress to allow year-round sales of fuel made with up to 15% ethanol, which they say could boost domestic demand for corn — and offer a cheaper gas option for U.S. drivers this summer. -
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