Drought prompts Iowa calls for hay access and relief programs
Iowa officials pressed for wider hay access on fragile land and for emergency feed programs as a drought tightens. Agriculture Secretary Dale Cochran urged coordinated state and federal action, including lifting Conservation Reserve restrictions for hay and expanding an emergency livestock feed loan. He warned against overreaction and noted a NOAA hotline already guiding hay distribution.
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Iowa
Dale Cochran
U.S. Agriculture
Richard Lyng
Cochran
Lyng
Department of Agriculture
Nagle
Hog heat emergency prompts cooling steps at Kirkwood
Livestock handlers faced a heat emergency as Cedar Rapids hit 100 degrees. Dick Juhl and students provided shade, sprinklers, and sand wetting to protect hogs while experts urged moving livestock to cooler times and ensuring free air flow and constant water.
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Kirkwood Community College
Dick Juhl
Juhl
Cedar Rapids
National Weather Service
University of Nebraska
Nebguide
Irvin
Dole Urges Caution as Drought Threatens Farmers
Sen. Robert Dole reports on a drought task force trip across the northern plains. He warns thousands of farmers may not harvest a full crop this year as wheat and corn mature. He urges administrative remedies first and delaying new legislation until actions are assessed.
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Robert Dole
Kan
Senate
Congressional
Dole
Fireworks Hazards Rise With Drought in Iowa
DES MOINES Unusually dry conditions raise wildfire risk this Fourth of July season says the State Fire Marshal's Office. Assistant State Fire Marshal Roy Marshall notes fireworks cause over 10 000 injuries annually and many fires from dry grass or brush. Only sparklers caps and snakes are lawful outside sanctioned displays in Iowa.
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Des Moines
Roy Marshall
Marshall
Iowa
Farmers hold grain as drought drives prices up
Des Moines reports farmers delay selling stored corn and soybeans as drought tightens markets. Soybean futures reach new highs. traders weigh selling now for harvest gains against rain risks and price drops. Iowa Farm Bureau and Iowa Corn Growers Association officials describe the现金 loan dynamics and farmer incentives amid escalating cash prices.
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Des Moines
Chicago Board of Trade
Susan Anderson
Iowa Farm Bureau
Kurt Lehman
Dean
Alman
Lehman
Jerry Perkins
Iowa Corn Growers Association
Perkins
Lobbying Legislature Faces Rising Costs in Iowa
Des Moines Chamber of Commerce Federation led a costly effort to impress lawmakers with receptions and dinners totaling over 11 000 dollars in January and February. Cedar Rapids and Iowa City groups joined in a forthright push, while workers warned of scheduling conflicts as next year’s calendar already shows multiple events per night.
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Des Moines
Des Moines Chamber of Commerce Federation
Iowa
Cedar Rapids
Iowa City
Fort Des Moines
General Assembly
Cedar Rapids Area
Iowa State Fairgrounds
Iowans For Tax Relief
Iowa Motor Truck Association
Alliance of the Mentally Ill of Iowa
Association of Homes For the Aging
Joe O’hern
House
O’hern
Waterloo mother charged with first degree murder in death of 7 year old
Carol A Hundley 27 of Waterloo told police she gave Nathan sleeping pills and smothered him with two pillows then attempted to kill herself by sitting near an open gas stove. Husband found Nathan on the couch. younger son Seth unharmed. Firefighters ventilated the home as investigators collected evidence. Neighbors describe the family as caring and friendly.
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Carol A. Hundley
Nathan
Handley
William Hundley
Seth
Hundley
Carol Hundley
Handleys
Lyle Harris
Harris
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