Rural matters in Iowa demand federal aid and broadband drive
Guest columnist argues rural Iowa needs expanded USDA Rural Development backing and stronger state programs. Proposes boosting fiber broadband funding, creating a rural housing initiative with matching grants, and leveraging existing agencies to build rural capacity across housing, infrastructure, and economic development.
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Iowa
Congress
Usda Rural Development
Nebraska
Department of Cultural Affairs
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Economic Development Authority
Department of Agriculture
March for Our Lives Road to Change rally in Marion
Over 1,000 attendees filled Linn-Mar High School gym for a March for Our Lives event. Ryan Dietsch from Marjory Stoneman Douglas urged responding to hate with love, referencing the 2018 Parkland shooting and the Never Again movement.
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Ryan Dietsch
Marjory Stoneman Douglas High School
Parkland
Fla
Marion
Dietsch
Marjory Stoneman Douglas
Florida Statehouse
National Rifle Association
NRA
Lawmakers were Enticed by $380000 in Special Interest Events
A 2018 legislative session tally shows groups spent just over $380k on 125 events for lawmakers and state staff. Food accounted for about $238k and beverages for $61k, with much listed as unclear “other.” The Iowa Agricultural Leaders Dinner led with $46,904.25, featuring Sonny Perdue.
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MedPharma
Iowa
Iowa Department of Agriculture and Land Stewardship
Iowa Agricultural Leaders
Statehouse
U.S
Sonny Perdue
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