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- 1Iowa farmers say USDA backed out of promised solar funding▼Iowa farmers say USDA reneged on solar funding, leaving them the bill
Iowa farmers say the US Department of Agriculture has withdrawn solar funding it had promised, leaving them to cover project costs themselves. The claims, reported by the Des Moines Register, have raised concerns among rural producers who invested in renewable energy installations on the understanding they would be reimbursed. It adds to tensions over federal support for clean energy in farm country.
- 2Hank 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.
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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.
- 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.