Bird flu hits 1.6 million Iowa egg-laying chickens
A Sioux County flock of about 1.6 million egg-laying chickens has contracted avian influenza, the third commercial poultry flock detected in four days in Iowa. Nearby Western states report additional outbreaks while Iowa remains the nation’s top egg producer with millions of birds culled across the region.
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Ernst says meeting with Trump Pentagon pick encouraged
Iowa Senator Joni Ernst reported a productive second discussion with Pete Hegseth, saying the talks encouraged her. She stressed a fair hearing based on truth and pledged support for process while evaluating Pentagon reforms and sexual assault prevention.
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Fired and Demoted Marion Firefighters Appeal Civil Service
Two Marion firefighters filed appeals with the city civil service commission after one was fired and the other demoted from battalion chief. Lammer appeals his demotion to firefighter paramedic, with hearings likely Feb. 27, while Zamastil seeks review after his Nov. 1 firing.
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Cedar Rapids man wins 500000 on Mega Bucks scratch ticket
David Smutz aged 71 from Cedar Rapids claimed the first 500000 top prize in the Iowa Lottery Mega Bucks scratch game after buying a ticket at Hy-Vee Drugstore. He scratched the ticket in a car with his wife en route to a birthday party and verified the win via the lottery app. He plans to buy a new car and travel with his wife, noting he has no plans to retire.
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