Emerald ash borer appears in five more Iowa counties
Emerald ash borers confirmed in five southern Iowa counties. The discovery raises the total number of counties with infestations from 13 to 18, signaling expanding reach of the invasive beetle and potential impact on ash trees statewide.
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Grad students condemn proposed tuition freeze
The graduate student union at the University of Iowa calls a plan to halt resident undergraduate tuition hikes disingenuous. The dispute highlights funding pressures on graduate programs and student representation within campus governance.
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Iowa's Scherff named AP first team All American
University of Iowa tackle Brandon Scherff earns AP first team All American honors. The recognition adds to his list of college achievements as he helps bolster the Hawkeyes line.
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Iowa to receive up to 43 million for health plan analytics
The U S Department of Health and Human Services awards Iowa up to 43 1 million over four years to enhance its Accountable Care Organization model for the Iowa Health and Wellness Plan Also linked with Wellmark Blue Cross and Blue Shield the ACO aims to align quality measures and payment methods while expanding data driven care across providers and Medicaid coverage.
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Cedar Rapids Corridor Study Targets Highway 30 Growth
Cedar Rapids plans a $100,000 Corridor Metropolitan Planning Organization study of Highway 30 from C Street SW to Highway 18 addressing highway water and sewer needs as the city expands along the east side. Planning follows development pressures at College Farms and amid proposed Highway 100 extension while federal and state rules push for signalless fast lanes and limited signals.
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Iowa Department of Transportation
Nitrate spike in Des Moines rivers prompts action
Des Moines Water Works activated its nitrate removal facility after a December surge in nitrate levels in the Des Moines and Raccoon rivers. The move raises questions about the state's voluntary nutrient reduction strategy as heavy rainfall and excess fertilizer contribute to high readings. The plant operates at about $7 000 daily while officials cite subsurface drainage and farm practices as factors.
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