Historic quirk in Lansing Main Street showcased
Lansing uses a historic quirk on Main Street to highlight its past and promote future growth. Local officials say the exhibit ties to community identity and tourism, with residents invited to walk the street and view preserved storefronts and period styling.
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Congress faces ACA challenge over lawmakers health plans
Senate probe led by David Vitter into congressional access to health plans on the new online marketplace raises questions about small business exemptions and delays confirmation of a key federal official. The dispute centers on subsidies and special rules for lawmakers and staff under the Affordable Care Act.
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Education teachers step lightly in science
Iowa educators discuss the Next Generation Science Standards as a possible replacement for the Iowa Core. The proposed benchmarks emphasize critical thinking and real world applications, though political controversy shapes the pace and approach of implementation.
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Republicans defend funding after Homeland Security cuts
Republican leaders defend funding decisions on Sunday talk shows amid criticism that the GOP nearly cut Homeland Security funding. Missouri cities confront postprotest recovery in Ferguson and nearby areas months after the Michael Brown shooting. Marion seeks resident input on an alley art project transforming streets into usable space. Iowa Today calls for harsher penalties with a proposed minimum 30 day jail term for farm thefts and livestock thefts.
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Grain slump tests rights of landowners and tenants
Across the Midwest farmers and landlords clash as grain prices near four year lows strain rents and prompt tenants to cut sowing. Some farmers may breach leases, a move rare since the 1980s, while Deere forecasts lower profits as farm income weakens.
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