Day camp funding freeze threatens after school programs nationwide
Day camp providers and schools warn a Trump administration funding freeze could devastate low income families by delaying more than 6 billion dollars in federal grants for after school and summer programs. The pause affects the 21st Century Community Learning Centers program aiding over 10 000 local programs and more than 10 000 Iowa kids, with no timeline for reinstatement.
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Iowa economy lags national growth since 2017
BEA data show Iowa’s GDP growth largely tracked the U.S. until 2017, then fell behind. Governor Reynolds links the slide to agriculture and tariffs, while ISU economist Hart cites aging population and labor shortages. The Iowa Business Council remains cautiously optimistic as farmers seek new markets and trade deals. Democratic candidate Rob Sand criticized Des Moines insiders over the economy. Iowa Press airs on Iowa PBS.
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Deputy shot during traffic stop near Cascade
A Dubuque County deputy was shot during a 4:25 am traffic stop on US 151 near Cascade related to a multi jurisdictional probe. The driver was killed. the deputy, treated at MercyOne and Iowa City Health Care, was discharged from hospital and remains on critical incident leave. The shooter and driver name have not been released.
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