USDA investing in search for new markets
Iowa and other states plan more trade mission trips to open new export markets amid tariff disputes. The government already funds trade missions with about 26 million annually and added 200 million for market expansion as part of a 6.1 billion farm aid package. Countries like Mexico Canada and China have retaliatory tariffs on U S agricultural goods, pushing buyers to seek alternatives. Chad Hart, Iowa State University TRADE, PAGE 8A.
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Iowa Ideas conference features 75 sessions across state topics
The Gazette hosts Iowa Ideas at Cedar Rapids DoubleTree with 75 sessions on agriculture health care education and energy. Panels speakers and tracks from Diversity Forum and Next Gen Summit address key Iowa issues. Afternoon events include Pints and Politics Next Gen social and FUSE workouts. Tickets at the door.
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Cedar Rapids prepares as Cedar River nears moderate flood stage
Cedar Rapids acts to guard against rising Cedar River with measures including plugging storm drains, sandbagging intakes, staging pumps, and closing low lying roads. City warns of potential later closures such as Robbins Lake Park and Ellis Harbor boat launch if stages rise, as rainfall drives crest to about 14.1 feet Tuesday. Police and public works say impacts remain minor at this stage.
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Goal in sight for Mormon Trek road work in Iowa City
Iowa City advances on Mormon Trek Boulevard where crews install a right turn lane onto Benton Street and repaint lanes from Melrose to Westside Drive. The $1.6 million project aims to finish by the second half of the football season, easing game day traffic at Kinnick Stadium.
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Sides at impasse on Kavanaugh confirmation impasse
President Trump defends Supreme Court nominee Brett Kavanaugh while Senate Judiciary Chair Grassley presses Christine Blasey Ford to testify. Grassley signals a Friday deadline for Ford to decide and to firm up testimony by Monday. The FBI says it is not investigating the matter.
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