Branstad Fires Up Bid As Hatch Sees Independent Edge
Iowa governor race centers on Branstad spending over a million dollars for reelection while Hatch argues independent voters could swing the outcome. In other news, Israel plans a five hour humanitarian truce to let civilians stock up on food and aid reach Gaza.
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Mix it up with melons this summer
Living feature notes watermelon cantaloupe and honeydew are good on their own and great in smoothies and salads with summer ideas and recipes. The piece previews how melons fit into light meals and entertaining.
Wallace makes recruiting focus of Iowa football role
Sports III reports Seth Wallace concentrates on recruitment as his priority in Iowa football duties. The article notes his title includes recruiting coordinator as the first part, highlighting this role as central to his responsibilities.
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Iowa casinos post second straight revenue drop
State licensed and race track casinos in Iowa reported a 3.9 percent fall in net revenue for fiscal year 2014, totaling 1.388 billion. The decline follows a 4 percent drop through June 30 and comes as operators acknowledge the market has not fully recovered from peak years.
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Cedar Rapids native captures skyline with drone photography
Caleb Howard, a city property appraiser and carpenter, swapped his boat for a drone to shoot high-definition aerials of downtown Cedar Rapids. His view of the Cedar River and the McGrath Amphitheatre impressed city officials enough to license one image for public display.
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U S Levies Broad Sanctions on Russia Over Ukraine
The United States announces its broadest sanctions yet on Russia's economy. Targets include Gazprombank Rosneft Oil Co and major banks energy and defense firms plus senior officials and a Ukrainian separatist leader. Sanctions cut these entities from the U S financial system. Gazprom itself remains unaffected. European Union leaders meet in Brussels the same day.
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