Digital textbooks grow, but traditional books still mainstay
Iowa State University and others have offered digital texts for years, but digital books remain a small share of sales. Students cite ease of use and margins for notes as benefits of print, while others praise digital price cuts and lighter carry. Rentals emerge as a growing trend.
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History of DeCoster farm controversies and recalls
Recall history notes Aug 13 linked to more than 1000 salmonella cases. Hillandale Farms recalled 170 million eggs. DeCoster Farms faced multiple penalties for environmental violations in 1994 and health and safety issues in 1996 2000s. Lawsuits and raids followed, including EEOC action in 2002 and immigration raids in 2007. Maine penalties in 2010 for animal cruelty after a hidden camera probe. Wright County Egg responded on Sunday with statements about corrective steps and FDA cooperation.
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Subtitles Vilsack Subsidy Report Stirs Farm Payment Debate
Data from the Environmental Working Group shows about 10 percent of Iowa farmers received 57 percent of USDA subsidy money and that Vilsack, a former politician and lawyer, appeared to benefit from conservation reserve program payments. A waiver allows his participation in CRP matters but not in actions affecting his farm in Davis County. Grassley and his son received 263,635 in joint farm subsidies in Butler. National debate grows as Obama and Grassley propose caps, while lawmakers like Blanche Lincoln weigh options.
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Republicans See Seat Gains Narrow Path to Senate Majority
Iowa political observers say a Republican wave would require seven Senate pickups to tie the chamber, a feat seen as unlikely though possible. In the House, 16 open seats shape the fight, with districts like Ottosen, Davenport and Sioux City viewed as battlegrounds as both parties bet on a few pickups to reach a 51 seat threshold.
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D-uckworth
Sorenson
Paulsen
Dolores Mertz
Ottosen
Alesha Gayman
Davenport
Restored hopes hinge on saving 1883 North Skunk River Bridge
Flooding largely washed away the 1883 McDowell Bridge over the North Skunk River leaving only piers. The North Skunk River Greenbelt Association raises funds and seeks to buy the bridge and surrounding land to prevent scrap sales and support preservation with about $34,000 donated, including $20,000 from a descendant of the bridge namesake.
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North Skunk
Julie Bowers
McDowell Bridge
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Bowers
North Skunk River
Council Bluffs man found dead after 11:30 PM
Police say they are investigating a death in Council Bluffs where a 28 year old man was found in a home yard after 11:30 p.m. Saturday. Authorities report the victim appeared to have been beaten with a blunt object and the name has not been released pending relatives notification.
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