Tariffs roil Iowa farm bets as trade tensions rise
In ARMERSBURG Iowa farmers face higher costs from Trump tariffs on soybeans corn and herbicides while fearing a broader trade war. Suzanne Shirbroun notes uncertainty as steel aluminium levies lift machinery prices and farmers weigh political support for tariffs aimed at reviving factory jobs and government revenue.
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Regents panel may determine stance on bills
Vanessa Miller reports the Iowa Board of Regents plans to form a four member legislative committee to evaluate pending bills, set the board stance, and suggest changes. The panel would be inactive after adjournment, while lobbying staff still track positions on more than 300 bills. Christine Hensley is expected to chair, with Bates, Rouse, and Risewick also on the panel.
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Ammeraal balances sports and study at Iowa
Claire Ammeraal, standout Hawkeye volleyball setter, maintains a 4.0 GPA across four years of high school and college. She jokes about transcripts while juggling travel and competition, illustrating how student athletes manage academics and athletics at the University of Iowa.
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