Trump opens door to new trade pitches from U S partners
President Donald Trump imposes tariffs on imported steel and aluminum with relief for some allies, aiming to reshape international trade rules. Tariffs take effect in 15 days, marking a broad move to favor U S industries while stopping short of sweeping universal tariffs. Canada and Mexico export exemptions are included as talks continue.
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Donald Trump
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Trump
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Mexico
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Trump tariff order outlines timelines and exemptions
President Trump sets 15 day window to implement tariffs and 30 days to notify Congress of reasons. Exemption rules to request exemptions ready in 10 days. Canada and Mexico marked special cases but duration unspecified. Talks continue on NAFTA renegotiation with no tariff end date. risk of global retaliation and potential agricultural impact. Senator Joni Ernst warned of heavy retaliation harming Iowa.
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Mexico
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Iowa
English author revisits Cherry Sisters vaudeville saga
English writer Darryl Bullock focuses on the Cherry Sisters of Marion, five orphans who performed from the 1890s to 1930s in a bold, controversial act. He explores their struggle against male‑dominated theaters, press criticism, and their impact on libel laws, seeking new memories from locals and any mementos.
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Darryl W. Bullock
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England
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Cherry Sisters
Darryl Bullock
Marion Sisters
Health C R mayor backs medical marijuana dispensary
Cedar Rapids's MedPharm Iowa seeks a dispensary license and partners with the city to boost health access and economic development. Mayor Brad Hart urged state health officials to license MedPharm among seven applicants by the April 1 deadline.
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Ex-prison guard wins 2M over retaliation
Kristine Sink, a former Iowa State Penitentiary guard, won a 2 million dollar jury award after the Polk County jury found the Iowa Department of Corrections retaliated against her for objecting to graphic inmate movies. The verdict cited failed accommodations at Fort Madison and a pattern of investigation and leave.
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