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- 1Iowa farmers say USDA left them with solar project bills▼Iowa farmers say USDA reneged on solar funding, leaving them the bill
Iowa farmers say the US Department of Agriculture backed out of promised solar funding, leaving them to cover costs of renewable energy projects they had already started based on expected federal support. The dispute, reported by the Des Moines Register, has raised concerns among rural producers about relying on federal clean energy programs.
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The Des Moines Art Center has received a $100,000 grant to support climate-related work, according to the Business Record. The award suggests the museum is directing resources toward environmental sustainability, though details about how the funds will be used have not been made clear.
- 3Hank Brown reflects on game-winning throw against Michigan▼Video: Hank Brown reflects on game-winning throw vs. Michigan
Quarterback Hank Brown is speaking about the game-winning throw he made against Michigan, in an interview published by The Des Moines Register. Brown describes the play that decided the game and what it meant for him and his team. The interview is drawing attention from college football fans following the matchup.
- 4Iowa health regionalization plan threatens county services▼Iowa health regionalization could put county services in jeopardy
Iowa's push to regionalize public health services could leave county-level health departments unable to deliver care and programs to residents, according to reporting by the Des Moines Register. The consolidation plan raises concerns that smaller counties may lose local oversight, staffing, and access to services if responsibilities are shifted to larger regional bodies.
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A Des Moines Register profile highlights the entrepreneurs who built a thriving home decor business from rural Iowa, turning a small-town venture into an empire. The story traces how the founders grew their brand and what their success means for the local community and economy.