Iowans Give Obama Low Marks in Swing-State Poll
Quinnipiac Swing State Poll of 1,236 likely Iowa voters from June 9 to 20 shows 40 percent approve and 56 percent disapprove of Obama in Iowa. Colorado and Virginia show 56 and 51 percent disapproval respectively, with Clinton’s favorable ratings similarly challenged. Brown notes the Obama Clinton dynamic affects Democratic prospects in these states.
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ISU Plant Diagnostic Clinic Serves Plant Emergencies
Iowa State University diagnostics clinic operates as an emergency room for plants. Experts identify diseases insects and herbicide damage affecting crops lawns and landscapes for farmers golf courses homeowners and others across Iowa and beyond.
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ISU Plant Insect Diagnostic Clinic Expands Reach Amid Declining Samples
The ISU Plant and Insect Diagnostic Clinic in Iowa combines services from Ames and county extension offices to handle plant diseases insects and pests including bedbugs and leaf blights. Last year the clinic received 819 plant and insect samples and 4 102 total contacts down from 10 023 in 2013 as it aims to reduce unnecessary pesticide use. The clinic charges 20 for plant diagnoses and 10 per sample for household pests and identifications.
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Man convicted of sexual abuse gets probation in Linn County
Kurt R. Walters of Dysart pleaded an Alford plea to two counts of lascivious acts with a child. He abused two girls from 2006 to 2009 in Hiawatha and Cedar Rapids. The judge suspended a 10 year prison term and imposed five years probation with a 10 year follow up special sentence and a 10 year sex offender registry.
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River levels in eastern Iowa drop as rainfall slows
Cedar River levels in Waterloo and Cedar Rapids show small declines with readings of 6.23 and 4.42 feet. Conesville and Anamosa data indicate Cedar River drops at 7.65 and Wapsipinicon River stations record 4.97 and 5.49 feet as conditions ease.
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Iowa Lottery Draws Result Summary
Iowa Thursday draws show Pick 3 Midday 5 8 2 and Evening 7 8 7. Pick 4 Midday 5 7 5 0 and Evening 0 4 2 2. All or Nothing Midday 2 3 4 5 6 9 and Evening 1 3 4 6 7 11 12 17 19 21 22 24.
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