Weather weighs on Iowa farmers drought or flood in debate
Iowa farmers split on which weather harmed crops more after 2012's drought and this spring's record wetness. Eastern Linn County grower Curt Zingula notes better prospects this year with only modest rainfall above normal and planting delays reduced to a fraction of last season.
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Cedar Rapids City Hall to operate without detectors doors open
Cedar Rapids government headquarters will not use metal detectors and front and side entrances will remain unlocked during workdays. The change affects access security as city officials decide on public safety measures. Nearby residents and workers may notice easier entry while officials review security needs.
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Savor the flavor of fresh garden bounty
Garden picks from corn to peppers inspire creative seasonal dishes. Side notes highlight tomatoes zucchini eggplant and peppers as core ingredients to enjoy at home or market.
Johnson drives spotlight at John Deere Classic week
Zach Johnson headlines the John Deere Classic as he and a world class field vie for top honors. The event showcases top pros and rising stars in a premier PGA Tour stop with Johnson drawing wide attention.
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State approves airport funding for three Iowa sites
State funds go to Cedar Rapids, Iowa City, and Vinton for airport maintenance and construction projects. The page notes approval of grants supporting runway work and facility improvements across the three municipal airports.
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Lawmakers Debate Splitting Farm Bill In House
Sen. Grassley warned that a House plan to separate farm policy from the food stamp program will not succeed. The split proposal follows a June 20 House defeat of a combined farm bill by 195 to 234.
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Senate stalls on plan to extend student loan rate limit
Republican senators blocked a procedural vote on a Democratic plan to keep new Stafford student loan interest at 3.4 percent for one more year. The 51 49 vote fell short of the 60 needed to advance the measure, amid ongoing negotiations and a looming deadline.
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Iowa
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Boston Marathon bombing suspect pleads not guilty in court
Dzhokhar Tsarnaev, in an orange jumpsuit with a cast, appeared in court and pleaded not guilty to the deadly Boston Marathon attack. The 19-year-old defendant faces potential death penalty if convicted for bombs that killed three people and injured about 264 near the finish line, with connections to his older brother Tamerlan.
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