Nationwide move to electronic food benefits prompts name change
The United States follows Iowa in replacing food stamps with electronic debit cards. The Bush administration seeks a new program name, likely food assistance, to replace the aging term. California completed the switch last year, with Los Angeles County and six other counties moving to electronic benefits in June.
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Edwards to Campaign Solo Appearance in Des Moines
John Edwards set for his first solo campaign rally in Des Moines on Wednesday as he returns to Iowa after being named John Kerry's running mate. Kerry and Edwards will begin appearing separately this week amid a strong showing in the January Iowa caucuses.
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Mothers and daughters laid to rest 11 years after murder
Lori Duncan and her daughters Kandie and Amber, killed in 1993 over a drug case they had no involvement in, were buried in Mason City in a single white casket. More than 200 mourners attended, as a headstone was placed at the cemetery with a 21 gun salute and taps.
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Farmers form coalition to counter critics in Iowa
In Des Moines six farm groups unite to counter activists accusing hog confinements of harming the environment. The Coalition to Support Iowa's Farmers launched a campaign with a new website and ads after Iowa Citizens for Community Improvement criticized large scale farms. Farmer Jim McKnight of Afton complains critics misstate practices and vows to go on offense.
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Coalition backs Iowa farmers against pollution and loss of small operations
Net Coalition to Support Iowa's Farmers joins Iowa Citizens for Community Improvement in opposing large scale confinement operations. Kalbach notes reductions in livestock due to competition and community harm. The groups promote technical help, environmental compliance, and economic growth while depicting Iowa as a site for big feedlots and processing facilities. Over 350 farmers contributed $3,500 as staff time and funding are pledged.
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WWII prison camp museum opens in Algona Iowa
The Camp Algona POW Museum opens during the citys sesquicentennial. It honors about 10 000 German prisoners who served at 34 satellite camps across Iowa Minnesota North Dakota and South Dakota from 1943 to 1946. The museum features a camp model uniforms a car and a carved nativity scene with interviews and photos from more than 60 former prisoners.
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