Soybeans to restore Orlan Love Prairie in Wanatee Park
Linn County Conservation plans to plant soybeans in the Orlan Love Prairie at Wanatee Park in Marion to combat persistent invasive plants that choked native Iowa species. Deputy director Daniel Gibbins notes invasives surged 2–3 years after seeding and will be targeted by herbicides that soybean soils can tolerate, disrupting soil to boost germination and improve control.
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Feds reject Iowa bid to bar lab grown proteins from aid
The USDA denied Iowa's waiver request to prohibit SNAP recipients from buying lab grown meat and egg substitute products. The agency said the plan lacked nutrition impact analysis, failed all four waiver criteria, and did not meet program guidelines.
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Regulators set hearing on Cedar Rapids casino bid challenge
Iowa Racing and Gaming Commission will hear arguments on Riverside Casino and Washington County Riverboat Foundation petition seeking to void the Linn County referendum that cleared a Cedar Rapids casino. The panel will not pause its review of the Linn County license and scheduled briefing ahead of a ruling.
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