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Day: February 27, 2025

Iowa House Bill Would Limit Snap Food Eligibility
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February 27, 2025March 10, 20256 min read DM

Iowa House Bill Would Limit Snap Food Eligibility

by Cami Koons, Iowa Capital Dispatch February 26, 2025 An Iowa bill promises to fund the Double Up Food Bucks program, but only if the

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Hundreds protest as Legislature debates removing gender identity from Iowa Civil Rights Act
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February 27, 20255 min read DM

Hundreds protest as Legislature debates removing gender identity from Iowa Civil Rights Act

By: Robin Opsahl  Lawmakers in both chambers are considering legislation Thursday that would remove protections from discrimination on the basis of gender identity from Iowa civil

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Fundraiser Draws Local Outdoor Enthusiasts, Raises Funds for Wetlands
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February 27, 20253 min read wcmnews

Fundraiser Draws Local Outdoor Enthusiasts, Raises Funds for Wetlands

Edward Lynn, Eagle Grove Eagle The Red Shed event center was packed with outdoor sports and hunting enthusiasts last Saturday night as Ducks Unlimited hosted

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Former sheriff, being sued by his successor, must repay jobless benefits
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February 27, 2025March 10, 20254 min read DM

Former sheriff, being sued by his successor, must repay jobless benefits

By: Clark Kauffmen A former county sheriff who collected unemployment benefits after losing his bid for reelection will now have to repay those benefits, a

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Senate panel advances death penalty bill for murder of peace officers
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February 27, 2025March 10, 20256 min read DM

Senate panel advances death penalty bill for murder of peace officers

By: Robin Opsahl A Senate subcommittee advanced this year’s proposal to reinstate the death penalty in Iowa in cases where a person is found guilty

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City’s Support for Rec Center Project Moves Forward Without Financial Commitment
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February 27, 2025March 9, 20257 min read wcmnews

City’s Support for Rec Center Project Moves Forward Without Financial Commitment

by Amanda Rink, Editor Community members and city officials gathered for a workshop Tuesday night to discuss the next steps for the long-anticipated recreation center

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Wright County Faces Challenges with Conservation Grants and State Mental Health Changes, But Advances Infrastructure
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February 27, 2025February 27, 20253 min read wcmnews

Wright County Faces Challenges with Conservation Grants and State Mental Health Changes, But Advances Infrastructure

by Amanda Rink, Editor The Wright County Board of Supervisors met Monday morning to discuss a range of county matters, including the loss of grant

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