Dairy farmer warns of longer dairy crisis amid rising costs
Iowa dairyman Mormann describes shrinking margins as milk sells for about 12.11 per hundred pounds, well below break even, while costs for fuel, seed, fertilizer, and electricity stay high. He urges Congress and Tom Vilsack to limit imports of milk protein concentrate and reform pricing to reflect production costs.
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Inmate charged with kidnapping and torture in Cedar Rapids case
Kruse accused of hitting his wife with a weapon and torturing her on May 31 in northwest Cedar Rapids. A high speed chase ended in a crash that left Kruse disabled. he faces first degree kidnapping and other charges. Prosecution calls the case very serious.
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Health bill outlines 1.5 trillion cost over a decade
Aides describe the plan to tax high earners and penalize uninsured individuals and employers. The package shifts costs toward higher income brackets and Medicare/Medicaid cuts, with subsidies for low income households and mandates to carry insurance.
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