Drought Disaster Declared Across 26 States Including Midwest and South
The USDA designates 1 016 counties in 26 states as natural disaster areas the largest such declaration by the department. It covers drought wildfires and related losses expanding low interest loan eligibility to farmers and ranchers and speeding disaster claim processing while easing grazing penalties on conservation lands. Iowa is not included.
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Branstad to Meet public on Iowa drought at Mount Pleasant HS
Gov. Terry Branstad will hold a public meeting at 9 a.m. Tuesday at Mount Pleasant High School to discuss drought conditions in Iowa this summer. Former Gov. Vilsack notes agriculture remains a bright spot yet stresses drought and weather hurt farmers nationwide. Moderate to extreme drought covers about 53 percent of the Midwest, driving notable crop price gains across tracked commodities.
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Rising grocery costs push family to rely on federal aid
Shannon Adams, a 30 year old mother of two from Tiffin, relies on the federal food assistance program as meats dairy and produce soar in price. Despite her husband’s income she cannot meet daily costs like daycare car insurance rent and clothing.
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Coralville
Iowa SNAP participation rises amid aid efforts
Adams stops at Johnson County Crisis Center to collect snacks and side dishes as Iowa reports a near seven percent rise in SNAP recipients over the past year. The Iowa Department of Human Services notes more low income residents rely on federal food assistance via EBT cards.
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Food aid demand climbs in Eastern Iowa in 2011 12
Eastern Iowa saw rising requests for food assistance with June 2011 to June 2012 totals reaching 412 889. National SNAP participation grows, now more than 46.1 million people, reflecting broader trends in aid uptake over five years.
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Alzheimer drug trials near pivotal results amid hopes for slowing dementia
Key late stage studies of three drugs aim to clear brain plaque and slow Alzheimer's progression. Results due within weeks to months could shape the field after years of failed attempts, with current medicines offering only symptom relief and no cure. Global cases exceed 35 million, underscoring urgency.
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Alzheimers deaths rise in Iowa in 2008 report
In Iowa 1,332 residents died from Alzheimer's disease in 2008, a mortality rate of 44.4 per 100 000. The Alzheimer’s Association projects about 77 000 Iowa residents will suffer from the disease by 2025 according to its 2012 report.
Two Iowa Juvenile Lifers Face Resentencing
The Iowa Court of Appeals overturns the initial life terms for Christine Lockheart who was 17 in 1985 and Thomas Bennett who was 17 in 1998. Both are to be resentenced to allow mitigators to shape new discipline for first degree murder convictions.
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