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State Budget: Iowa’s revenue outlook has improved slightly, but a projected billion-dollar deficit still puts pressure on spending choices. In campaign discussions, Rob Sand proposed a 5% increase in public-school funding; Zach Lahn backed an increase but has not named a figure. They also clashed over local oversight of data centers. Jobs and Investment: A North Iowa RV manufacturer plans to cut 50 jobs, while a Maquoketa metal business plans to more than double its size. Iowa has also awarded $385,000 in grants for rural housing, child care and business growth. Farm Economy: Iowa farmers are bringing in crops amid economic strain, with falling farm equipment sales and uncertainty over China’s demand for U.S. soy adding pressure.**

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Oct. 12, 2026

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Iowa City families race to raise money for schools amid budget crisis

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Year Founded	1953
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Domain Registration Year	1995
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Publication Location	United States, Iowa, Cedar Rapids
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Iowa City Today publication area records 1 H-1B petition from employers classified under Transportation and Warehousing industry during 2025

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Iowa City Today

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Year Founded	2019
Website	https://iowacitytoday.com/
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Publication Location	United States, Iowa, Iowa City
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Des Moines Seniors Among 87,000 Iowans Who Just Lost Their Medicare Plan — What to Do Before December 7

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Year Founded	2010
Website	https://www.liveinsurancenews.com/
Domain Registration Year	2010
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Publication Location	United States, California, Florida
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Which former West Des Moines-area high school athletes are listed for college action in the week starting Monday, Oct. 19?

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West DSM News - Iowa

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Year Founded	2019
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Publication Location	United States, Iowa,
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East Central Iowa News publication area records 13 H-1B petitions from employers classified under Manufacturing industry during 2025

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Year Founded	2019
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Publication Location	United States, Iowa,
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Novig offers $50 in trade credits for Bills vs. Raiders

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Year Founded	1801
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Domain Registration Year	1996
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Publication Location	United States, New York, New York
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Jets DE Will McDonald Likely To Draw Trade Interest

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Year Founded	2014
Website	www.profootballrumors.com
Domain Registration Year	2009
Access Type	hybrid
Publication Location	United States, Illinois, Glen Ellyn
Owner Country	United States

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Candidates In Montana, Iowa Remind Dems How To Respond When Bigots Sh*t On Trans Friends

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Owned By	Rebecca Schoenkopf through Commie Girl Industries Inc.
Year Founded	2004
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Domain Registration Year	2003
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Publication Location	United States, Michigan, Detroit
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