Iowa lawmakers focus on rising cancer rate in state
Iowa faces the fastest growing cancer incidence in the nation with rising rates across three five year periods. Gov Reynolds urged a 1 million DHHS and University of Iowa research investment. Alcohol relates to Iowa cancers, with binge drinking high. common cancers include prostate breast lung colorectal and melanoma.
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Kentucky
Kim Reynolds
Iowa Department of Health and Human Services
University of Iowa
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Iowa Cancer Registry
Mary Charlton
Poll on U S spending shows mixed views on budgets
AP NORC poll finds about two thirds of Americans think Social Security and education receive too little funding while a similar share believe Medicare and Medicaid are underfunded. About half say border security needs more money, yet many favor overall budget cuts as President Trump and adviser Musk push retrenchment.
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Washington
U.S
Associated Press-Norc Center For Public Affairs Research
Donald Trump
Elon Musk
U.S. Department of Education
Trump
Musk
Apnorc
Cedar Rapids Cannon Mystery Tracked By Curious Iowa
The 1865 Swedish iron cannon once in Greene Square weighed about 13.5 to 15 tons and fired a 10 inch shell. Cedar Rapids alderman W.G. Haskell helped acquire it for the park before World War II, when decommissioned cannons were distributed to veterans groups and posts.
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Fort Hancock
New Jersey
Greene Square
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Huffman
Curious
Iowa
Tara Templeman
History Center
Templeman
the Gazette
W.G. Haskell
U. S
Haskell
Iowa Senate
Grand Army of the Republic
Gazette
Gazette Archives
Curious Iowa Curio Sparks Citywide Conversation
A playful inquiry about Iowa curiosities prompts residents to share anecdotes and local legends. Community groups discuss regional oddities and notable landmarks as officials consider a small museum display. The piece captures a lighter side of local identity and pride.
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