Small Iowa towns brace for worker exodus amid globalization
ISU economist Swenson warns towns like Belle Plaine Manchester and Sigourney face competition from low cost hubs in China India and Slovenia as young people depart Rural communities seek diversification and regional trade roles. Monticello West Union Mount Pleasant Sigourney and other towns pursue green infrastructure and targeted manufacturing shifts to stabilize employment.
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Henry County
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Mothers psychosis and child death case in Iowa
Court documents detail Danielle Holdgrafer accused of holding her adopted son underwater in a bathtub. Andrew Holdgrafer admitted knowledge of abuse but did not act. They face bonds of 200000 and 50000 respectively. Four other children in foster care. Jodi Holdgrafer serving time for cocaine sales.
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the Times
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Collin
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Danielle
Iowa
Michelle Kehoe
Coralville
Seth
Sean
Shannon Steibach
Schleswig
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Niemeyer earns 2,000th win as J-Hawks claim milestone
Jefferson pitcher Niemeyer celebrated after Morgan Allee caught a seventh inning fly ball securing a historic win. Family, players, and coaches shared moments including a kiss from his wife Gwen as the team prepared for Highland. Rainouts and a storm had delayed the milestone prior to the 13-3 Bulldogs’ next game.
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Lange vows conservative stance in Braley challenge
Republican challenger Ben Lange argues incumbent Bruce Braley and the Democratic- Congress policy track fail Iowa voters in the 1st District. Lange, an Independence attorney, says Braley votes with Pelosi about 98 percent and supports spending critics deem inappropriate. Braley counters by stressing job performance and a five month campaign to earn votes in a 12 county district from the Quad Cities to Cedar Falls.
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