Eastern Iowa groups take in Texas dogs
Animal rescue organizations in eastern Iowa are accepting dogs from Texas in a coordinated transfer. Local shelters report volunteers have lined up foster homes while awaiting veterinary checks, adoption events, and potential permanent placements for the dogs.
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Rescued Texas Pups Arrive in Cedar Rapids Foster Care Set
Eleven shivering dogs from Texas reach Cedar Rapids after a 16 hour trip organized by Cedar Valley Pit Bull Rescue. Volunteers James Jacobs Kristin Willett and Eric Hansen meet the arrivals at Mount Vernon Road Hy Vee staging for foster and adoption.unteers traveled to San Angelo to pick up dogs displaced by Harvey and on arrival two pups will be fostered by Jacobs as they wait for vet care and permanent homes.
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Harvey Relentless Floods Leave Toxic Aftermath
Remnants of Hurricane Harvey drenched inland Texas causing renewed floods as waters recede leaving toxic muck. Governor Abbott called for a day of prayer as rescuers still pulled victims from flooded towns. A Beaumont hospital evacuated after municipal water failed amid the disaster. The death toll rose to 31 as the storm moved through the region.
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Iowa Aide Sparks Budget Dispute Over Short Term Borrowing
Iowa Treasurer Michael Fitzgerald calls for authority to issue tax and revenue anticipation notes to cover potential 2018 shortfalls. Governor Kim Reynolds rejects the idea, labeling it partisan scare tactics as she says bills are on time and reserves dwindle from 729 million to 610 million with expected 50 million needed to balance FY17.
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Sanders denounces Trump over DACA at Iowa City rally
Vermont senator Bernie Sanders blasted President Trump over possible DACA ending during a speech at the 1,800 seat Hancher Auditorium in Iowa City. He warned 800,000 Dreamers could be affected and urged Congress to protect them. Sanders promotes his book and discusses health care and other topics during the hour long event.
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