Record warmth and drought strain Iowa maple syrup family business
Great River Maple in Garnaville, Iowa, founded by Danno Potter and his family in 2009, faces a tough season as record warm winter accelerates tapping by Jan 22, three weeks earlier than usual. The Potters, among Iowa’s top producers, adapt with new practices as climate change pressures grow.
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Perfect fit for steering at risk youths toward better paths
IO WA profile highlights Jes Lang of North Liberty as the Johnson County Community Violence Intervention Program coordinator. Lang links law enforcement, community members and social services to help teens and young adults involved with or vulnerable to gun violence. She grew up in West Branch and aims to connect with people to meet their needs.
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Iowa Housing Partners push for tax credits to ease shortage
A statewide coalition urges Iowa lawmakers to enact six priorities to expand affordable and workforce housing. Dan Garrett of the Iowa Housing Partnership says the state needs tens of thousands more homes to attract and retain workers, linking housing availability to school outcomes and rural community vitality.
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