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SD public defense duties shift from counties to state; SCOTUS appears skeptical of restricting government communications with social media companies; Trump lawyers say he can't make bond; new scholarships aim to connect class of 2024 to high-demand jobs.

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The SCOTUS weighs government influence on social media, and who groups like the NRA can do business with. Biden signs an executive order to advance women's health research and the White House tells Israel it's responsible for the Gaza humanitarian crisis.

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Midwest regenerative farmers are rethinking chicken production, Medicare Advantage is squeezing the finances of rural hospitals and California's extreme swing from floods to drought has some thinking it's time to turn rural farm parcels into floodplains.

IA: Census

A new interactive tool estimates that nearly a half million Iowans have several risk factors that would make it much more difficult for them to recover from a natural disaster. (Adobe Stock)
Nearly a Quarter of Iowans Extremely Vulnerable to Disasters

From historic floods to the 2020 derecho, Iowans are familiar with natural disasters. With the spring storm season underway, local governments are …

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Una nueva herramienta interactiva estima que casi medio millón de habitantes en Iowa tienen varios factores de riesgo que les dificultarían mucho más recuperarse de un desastre natural. (Acción de Adobe)
Casi un cuarto de habitantes en Iowa muy vulnerables a desastres naturales

Desde inundaciones históricas hasta el tornado o derecho de 2020, los habitantes de Iowa están familiarizados con los desastres naturales…

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The town of Bloomfield is located in southern Iowa, 11 miles from the Missouri border. (cityofbloomfield.org)
Some IA Towns Immune to Rural Decline

IOWAWATCH COLLABORATION BLOOMFIELD, Iowa - America's rural population decline has been well-documented, with more people flocking to urban centers…

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The U.S. Census Bureau recorded an 0.2% increase in Iowa residents between 2018 and 2019. But the state had a growth rate of 3.6% when compared with 2010. (jarndt/Morguefile)
Iowa's Population Trends Similar to Neighboring States

DES MOINES, Iowa -- Newly released census estimates show Iowa's population is holding steady, but isn't exactly surging. However, a demographer says …

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A new report shows only 3 percent of Iowa's children were without health care coverage in 2017. (Pixabay)
Iowa Ranks Fifth in 2018 National Child Well-Being Report

DES MOINES, Iowa – A report released today on child well-being across the country says the news is mostly good for Iowa kids when it comes to …

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Just over 3,000 homeless people were counted during the 2016 Point-in-Time Count in Iowa. (Pixabay)
Iowa Homeless Count Gets Underway Tonight

DES MOINES, Iowa – Volunteers in communities across Iowa will undertake the daunting task Wednesday of counting the number of people they can …

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A blogging mom says Iowans can find designer clothes at deep discounts at secondhand shops. (Pixabay)<br /><br />
Blogger on a Budget: Plan, Save Money, and Still Enjoy Life

DES MOINES, Iowa - Social media and the Internet make a person's image seem important, but with money tight, some Iowans can't live the lifestyles …

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PHOTO: U.S. Education Secretary Arne Duncan visited Des Moines Area Community College in 2012 for a town hall on increasing graduation rates. Photo credit: U.S. Dept. of Education
More Educated Than Ever – but Not Enough for Future Workforce

DES MOINES, Iowa - Americans have, on average, more years of higher education than ever, but with significant gaps among races. Efforts in Iowa aim …

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Study: No Paycheck for Nearly Half of All New Moms

DES MOINES, Iowa - It is often said that a mother's time with her infant is precious, but close to half of moms employed outside the home cut it …

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ID Cards for Illegal Immigrants: A Good Thing?

President Obama and Mexican President Felipe Calderon on Wednesday criticized Arizona's law that makes failure to carry immigration documents a crime…

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