City braces for Russians in Mariupol port
Soldiers fortified the port city of Mariupol Ukraine as analysts warn of a Russian incursion and officials brace for impact. The other item notes Pulitzer winners Jane Smiley and Marilynne Robinson launching new novels at the Iowa City Book Festival.
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Jane Smiley
Marilynne Robinson
Iowa City
Cedar Rapids Couple Builds Dream Home in Vinton
A Cedar Rapids couple adopts a hands on approach to constructing a dream home in Vinton. They manage design, materials, and daily work, showcasing practical renovation and home building skill. The project highlights local resilience and personal investment in community remodeling efforts.
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Cedar Rapids
Vinton
Living Things to Do in September
September brings a full slate of events and activities across the city. Readers can explore cultural happenings, outdoor gatherings, family friendly attractions, and seasonal showcases curated for a wide audience this month.
Allamakee And Neighbors Block Frac Sand Mining
A Northeast Iowa coalition of Allamakee Winneshiek and Clayton counties formed a local, nonpartisan effort to curb silica sand mining used for fracking. Allamakee enacted a restriction on mining silica sand, aiming to protect residents while allowing controls rather than state intervention.
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Lyle Muller
IowaWatch
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Mount Hosmer
Lansing
Allamakee County
Iowa
Allamakee
Winneshiek County
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Wisconsin
Winneshiek
Clayton
Thomas Blake
Fracking
Education begins in infancy reshaping early learning
Dallas Morning News reports that early childhood education now emphasizes curricula and assessment even for infants. Experts debate the breadth of consensus, while teachers like Crystal Wallace at the ChildCare Group in Dallas model reading to a 6 month old and a 3 year old, highlighting lifelong impacts.
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Dallas
Crystal Wallace
Synthetics in the workplace and evolving drug tests
The Gazette notes employers face higher costs to test for synthetic cannabinoids and cathinones as makers constantly alter chemicals to dodge laws. Iowa narcotics agents report a rising trend with covert shops selling evolving substances that require new testing panels and ongoing enforcement.
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Iowa
Narcotics Enforcement
Dan Stepleton
Stepleton
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