Iowans in Congress back $9B budget cut on public media
All six Iowa lawmakers voted for a rescissions package to trim funding by 9 billion dollars from foreign aid and public broadcasting as part of a government efficiency drive. The cut includes 1.1 billion from the Corporation for Public Broadcasting and NPR, with Iowa Public Radio warning of a 1 million dollar annual loss.
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Women Build home underway in Coralville Iowa Valley Habitat breaks ground
Iowa Valley Habitat for Humanity breaks ground Thursday on its first Women Build home in Coralville at 708 Ninth Ave. The property was purchased for 25000 by the group after a city-led initiative. The project aims to teach more women to build while providing a safe, stable home for a local family who moved to the United States a decade ago.
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How to steer clear of measles
Measles cases rise across the United States with 1,309 confirmed this year and seven in Iowa. Public health officials warn droplets linger for hours and unvaccinated individuals face a high infection risk, while stressing the safety of the MMR vaccine as a key protection.
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