Evacuations and Sandbagging Along Missouri River in Iowa
In River Wood near Sloan eight miles southeast of Sloan, Mark Haindfield and about 50 volunteers pile sandbags around his home as the Missouri River rises. Residents fear a 4 to 10 foot surge with evacuations possible toward Sergeant Bluff and significant flood risk for nearby properties and others without flood insurance.
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Branstad and lawmakers clash over budget standoff
Des Moines Gov. Branstad and Lt. Gov. Reynolds press Senate Democrats to offer a plan as budget talks stall. House Speaker Kraig Paulsen says Republicans near agreement, while Senate Leader Gronstal accuses the governor of lost control. AFSCME seeks FOIA details on contingency plans before July 1 shutdown risk.
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Insured patients sought to help pay clinic bills
Cres cent Community Health Center in Dubuque says insured patients can help cover costs on a sliding scale. Executive Director Julie Woodyard notes uninsured share rose to about 51 percent, and federal cuts threaten funding that keeps services and staff. The clinic seeks insured patients and donations to avoid service cuts.
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Iowans oppose nuclear funding bill says AARP Iowa
AARP Iowa opposes House File 561 saying it shifts financial risk from MidAmerican Energy to customers. A poll of about 378 000 Iowans 50 plus found 72 percent opposed. Senate leaders call HF 561 a live round as lawmakers work in overtime. Any rate hikes require Iowa Utilities Board approval.
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