Reynolds to fund promotional campaign highlighting Iowa fiscal health
Gov Kim Reynolds plans to use pandemic relief funds for a marketing push to attract residents to Iowa. The campaign will emphasize a $305 million budget surplus and tax cuts, while noting Iowa’s low COVID-19 restrictions and a rising job surplus. Reynolds spoke at the Iowa Association of Business and Industry conference in Coralville.
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Kim Reynolds
Iowa
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Iowa Association of Business and Industry
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Liz Martin
the Gazette
UI Likely Little Effect From Iowa Ban on Divisive Training
The University of Iowa says the new Iowa law barring diversity and inclusion concepts from mandatory training at public institutions will not affect its programming. Officials note the UI will continue voluntary DEI training despite the legislation signed by Gov. Reynolds.
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Donald Trump
University of Iowa
Iowa
Kim Reynolds
Iowa vaccine demand sinks further as doses dwindle
Iowa reports a steep drop in weekly vaccine orders with only 16 of 99 counties requesting doses this week. The state plans to stop automatic weekly allocations and instead assess county needs. Daily vaccinations have fallen from about 31,000 mid April to under 7,000 recently, while Iowa slides in national fully vaccinated rankings.
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Des Moines
Iowa
Ekstrand
U.S. Centers For Disease Control and Prevention
Missing Xavier Harrelson Still Sought Weeks After Disappearance
Volunteers have searched Montezuma area for Xavier Harrelson, missing since May 27 near Spruce Village trailer park. Poweshiek County Sheriff's Office reports no definitive clues as FBI sets a digital tip line and local donors raise a $15,000 reward.
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Montezuma
FBI
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Sheriffs Office
Spruce Village
Des Moines
Mobile Home Park
Poweshiek County
Zach Boyden-Holmes
Des Moines Register
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