Relocation incentives have a mixed record of helping cities and towns stand out as people return to rural America.
Category: Iowa
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Can a ‘Prairie Populist’ Democrat Win a Senate Seat in Trump’s Iowa?
The New York Times – On the Runway:Josh Turek is trying to turn deep-red Iowa blue as he runs for the U.S. Senate.
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This Is the Winning Formula for Democrats in Red States
The New York Times – On the Runway:Just shy of 44 with boyish good looks, Rob Sand is very much a moderate, but he has a withering critique of the political establishment in this country.
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New Food Stamp Rules Are Confusing Grocery Stores and Consumers
A dizzying array of rules govern what can be bought with SNAP dollars, confusing grocery stores and consumers.
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As Trump Heads to Iowa to Trumpet Economy, Many Residents Feel Pain
Farmers are critical to Iowa’s economy. They have been battered by President Trump’s tariffs and are not yet experiencing the “golden age” that the president promised.
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Ford Will Take $19.5 Billion Hit as It Rolls Back E.V. Plans
Ford Motor said the costs come from its decision to make fewer electric vehicles than it had planned and more hybrids that use both gasoline engines and batteries.
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Major Winter Storm Dumps Snow Across Midwest and Upends Travel
More than 1,100 flights were canceled at Chicago airports as the storm disrupted travel for those headed home after Thanksgiving.
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Still Cashing In on the ‘Field of Dreams’
For nearly four decades, the Iowa baseball field used as the set of the beloved Hollywood movie has been trying to find its next act.
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Costco Recalls Kirkland Prosecco, Citing Risk of Sudden Shattering
The retailer said the unopened bottles should be wrapped in paper towels and placed in a plastic bag before being discarded.
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US Poverty Rate Was Stable in 2024, as Household Income Rose Slightly
As pandemic subsidies disappeared, wages kept workers just ahead of inflation, although gaps have widened for some groups.
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Farmers in Iowa Are Caught in Trump’s Trade War
With high costs and low prices for their crops, soybean and corn farmers were already nervous as they planned for planting season this year. A big trade war isn’t helping.