Frustrated Voters Confront Grassley in Hampton Town Hall
About 150 Iowans packed the Franklin County Courthouse courtroom in Hampton for a raucous town hall with U S Senator Chuck Grassley. Frustrated attendees demanded accountability over federal funding cuts and mass firings tied to President Trump's government efficiency push led by Elon Musk. A line snaked through the courthouse as chants echoed outside while Grassley answered questions from an agitated crowd.
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Iowa leaders split over Education Dept plan amid Trump push
Iowa governor praised President Trump’s executive order to dismantle the U S Department of Education while other state leaders warned of potential harms to schools and students. The order seeks to cut the federal agency to core functions, pending possible Congressional action. The education department oversees loans, special education, funding for low income districts, and civil rights offices.
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Marion seeks buyer again for city runway
Marion officials reversed plan to shutter the airport and will reissue a request for proposals to sell the runway. The city bought the property years ago and set a minimum sale price of 857000 dollars. No bids were received by March 3, prompting a June 30 shutdown plan, but new talks aim to keep the runway active for air ambulances training charters and spraying while a buyer is sought.
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