Iowans divided over Trump amid wind energy and trade fears
A Des Moines Register poll shows 42 percent approval and 49 percent disapproval for Trump in Iowa at his start, with regional variation from 31 to 55 percent. The Des Moines area and southeast Iowa show the lowest support while Northwest Iowa is highest. The piece follows Iowans across towns like Clinton, Lost Nation, Newton, Urbandale, Perry, and Perry showing concerns about wind energy, ethanol, trade, deportations, and health care, amid a blend of support and skepticism.
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Iowa Faces Budget Shortfall as Rainy Day Funds Considered
Governor Branstad warns Iowa may tap $738 million in rainy day funds to cover a looming shortfall with just over a quarter of the fiscal year left. If revenue estimates drop, emergency funds could be drawn and repaid in 2018 while officials assess options. Budget leaders caution numbers must wait for the Revenue Estimating Conference.
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