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Grassley: Congress ‘violated the Constitution’ by delegating more power to the president

News

November 13th, 2024 by Ric Hanson

(Radio Iowa) – Iowa Senator Chuck Grassley is criticizing the institution where he’s served for decades for giving too much power to the office of the president. Grassley, the longest-serving Republican in Congressional history, says Congress has “violated the Constitution” by handing the White House the authority to enact crippling tariffs. President-Elect Donald Trump made global tariffs a primary focus of his campaign, and Grassley, who serves on the Senate Finance Committee, says he can do it. “I’m sorry to say that he probably does have that sort of authority based upon a couple tariffs,” Grassley says. “The only one I remember would be the 1963 tariff legislation, supposedly to be used for national security.”

During the campaign, Trump suggested he’ll sign an executive order to impose a 20-percent tax on all imports from all countries, and threatened a tax of up to 60-percent on all goods coming from China. Grassley believes the president has that power and can enact such tariffs without needing Congressional approval. “I’d rather call them countervailing duties than tariffs, but when a country goes against international trade law and subsidizes something,” Grassley says, “a president’s got the authority under this other trade bill to put on enough duties on imports to level the playing field.”

Grassley says his criticism of Congress goes back 50, even 80 years, as powers that should likely have remained under the U-S Capitol dome were shifted to the executive branch. “We have actually violated the Constitution, where it says all legislative power shall be vested in the Congress of the United States,” Grassley says, “but when you delegate too much authority for presidential action, you’re really violating that section of the code.” Recent action by the U-S Supreme Court aimed to curb the power of the executive branch, Grassley says, if that power isn’t specifically spelled out in the law. He says, “In the Supreme Court case of this year, they more or less said, ‘Congress, you aren’t doing your job, and you shouldn’t be delegating so much authority,’ and the Supreme Court’s going to be the policeman of that in the future.”

The threatened 60-percent tariff on all goods from China is particularly troubling to American companies that rely on parts from China in order to make a wide range of products, which could force a tremendous boost in prices for consumers.

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Iowa group aims to stop additional casinos being built in the State

News

November 13th, 2024 by Ric Hanson

CEDAR RAPIDS, Iowa [KCCI] — Iowans for Common Sense, a new coalition, is launching an advertising campaign to stop a proposed new casino in Cedar Rapids. Their television ad, currently airing in the Des Moines and Cedar Rapids markets, asks Iowans to sign a petition supporting a statewide moratorium on new casinos. The group points to a statewide survey, conducted by UpONE Insights, that found two-thirds of Iowa voters oppose new casinos and 56% of voters support a moratorium on further casino expansion.

Iowans for Common Sense spokesperson Zachary Harnden says “The message from Iowans is clear People across the state value what our current casinos bring to their communities but do not support further expansion.”

A new rendering of the proposed Cedar Crossing casino in northwest Cedar Rapids. CREDIT PENINSULA PACIFIC ENTERTAINMENT

Peninsula Pacific Entertainment and the Linn County Gaming Association jointly applied for a gaming license with the Iowa Racing and Gaming Commission in August. Leaders from these organizations formally presented their applications in October. If granted a license, Cedar Crossing Casino & Entertainment Center will be built in Cedar Rapids.

The Iowa Racing and Gaming Commission will vote on granting a license on Thursday, Feb. 6, 2025.

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Cass County 4-H’ers Receive Awards at County Convention

Ag/Outdoor, News

November 13th, 2024 by Ric Hanson

(Atlantic, Iowa) – Cass County (Iowa) 4-H’ers and their families, volunteers and supporters gathered on Sunday, November 10th to celebrate the 2023-2024 4-H year at the 2024 County Convention. Officials report 4-H leaders reaching milestones, were recognized for their service. Receiving five-year recognition were Diane Brahms of Union Leaders, Terri Hansen of Grant Guys & Gals Clover Kids, Carrie Ohms of Grant Guys & Gals Clover Kids, Toni Rieck of Grant Guys & Gals, and Laura Robinson of Washington GEM.

The 4-H Alumni Award, given to 4-H alumni that have stayed active in supporting the local 4-H program, was presented to Dale and Vickie Retallic. Dale and Vickie have been active in many parts of the Cass County Fair in all ways possible. Exhibitor, Parent, Superintendent, Volunteer, Cook, Assistant Superintendent, Grandparents are some titles they have had on the fairgrounds. They have raised two sons that are current fair department superintendents and have grandchildren now exhibiting on the grounds too. Dale and Vickie have created a deep-rooted tradition of being involved with Cass County 4-H at the county fair and continue to support youth in the program through many avenues.

Natalie Bierbaum recognized as Cass County’s newest Honorary 4-H Member. This is awarded to a member of the community who was not a 4-H member themselves but supports and assists the local 4-H program. Natalie has made photo backgrounds for youth to take photos of their awards out during fair, takes photos of many shows and award ceremonies at fair. Natalie was instrumental in the creation of our 75th Exhibitor T-shirts we got to show in this year and her help with the 75th Fair Celebration committee preparations. The Distinguished Service Award was presented to Lindeman Tractor. The team at Lindeman’s works with many of our 4-H families each month through their regular business. They stated how appreciative they are to see the next generation of our 4-H youth getting involved in the agriculture field.

They have been involved in Cass County 4-H and the county fair as far back as 1959 in multiple ways including, an entertainment sponsor, a livestock sale supporter, and a trophy donor. Behind the scenes, they provide equipment, storage, and trucking before, during, and after our Fair. During Fair week, Bob, Norma Jean, and their Lindeman’s family are often sharing meals at the food stand multiple times a day. Members and leaders of all 4-H clubs in Cass County were recognized for club activities, and project awards completed throughout the year. Intermediate and Junior 4-H members who completed a record book received project awards based on leaders’ recommendation. Record books are rated on organization, appearance, goals and learning, spelling, and grammar.

High school members turn in their record book at the club level, then leaders nominate records to be reviewed again at the county level. These project records should be well organized, neat, and show evidence of solid Citizenship, Communication, and Leadership activities. Points received determine if platinum, gold, silver, or bronze awards are given.

A ink to photos and a document that has names listed for each photo is available at: https://iastate.box.com/s/7m44pxq3an1c4m3hus4wg3epqi2ozf3q. Photos courtesy of Captured by Ashley Photography.

Awards given by clubs are as follows:

Bear Grove Blazers:

Club Awards: Top Historian Book, Top Treasurer Book, Youth Council Club Challenge Participant, Silent Auction Item

Record Book/Project Awards:

Catherine DeBord: Home Improvement, Clothing & Fashion, Star Intermediate Record Book

Alyson Dreager: Swine (platinum), Dog (platinum), Goat (platinum), Home Improvement (platinum), Photography (gold), Sheep (gold), Gold Senior Record Book

Dylen Dreager: Swine (bronze), Silver Senior Record Book

Keagen Dreager: Home Improvement

Walker Gary: Poultry (platinum), Platinum Senior Record Book

Jamie Jacobsen: Citizenship, Health

Maggie Jacobsen: Citizenship

Hunter Kardell: Swine, Visual Arts, Star Junior Record Book

Lynsie Kardell: Photography, Star Intermediate Record Book

Macie Kloewer: Rabbits

Maggie Kloewer: Food & Nutrition, Rabbits

Mia Kloewer: Bronze Senior Record Book

David Retallic: Swine (gold), Platinum Senior Record Book

Sophia Retallic: Swine, Food & Nutrition, Sewing & Needle Art, Visual Arts, Rabbits, Photography, Star Junior Record Book

Nolan Sunderman: Self-Determined

Carter Witzman: Swine (gold), Silver Senior Record Book

Benton Franklin:

Club Awards: 4-Her’s for 4-H, Youth Council Club Challenge Finisher, Silent Auction Item

Record Book/Project Awards:

Brock Henderson: Breeding beef (gold), Gold Senior Record Book

Zander Pieken: Rabbits (silver), Gold Senior Record Book

Blayre Steffen: Swine, Beef, Star Junior Record Book

Brookelyn Steffen: Self-Determined (silver), Gold Senior Record Book

Brylee Steffen: Home Improvement, Swine, Beef, Star Intermediate Record Book

C&M Champions:

Club Awards: 4-Her’s for 4-H, Endowment Donation, Silent Auction Item

Cowpokes:

Club Awards: 4-Her’s for 4-H, Youth Council Club Challenge Participant, Silent Auction Item

Record Book/Project Awards:

AJ Barber: Beef, Horse, Welding

Shelby Hansen: Dog, Star Junior Record Book

Kayedance Sturm: Horse (bronze), Silver Senior Record Book

Grant Guys and Gals:

Club Awards: 4-Her’s for 4-H, Endowment Donation, Top Window Display National 4-H Week, Rabbit Herdsmanship, Swine Herdsmanship, Youth Council Club Challenge Participant, Silent Auction Item

Record Book/Project Awards:

Macy Burg: Gold Senior Record Book

Brayden Dawson: Beef

Colby Euken: Clothing & Fashion, Photography, Vet Science, Woodworking, Swine, Agronomy, Star Junior Record Book

Ada Hansen: Communications (platinum), Platinum Senior Record Book

Isaac Hansen: Swine, Beef, Food & Nutrition, Woodworking, Clothing & Fashion, Star Junior Record Book

Mack Hansen: Food & Nutrition, Swine, Animal Science, Visual Arts, Beef, Home Improvement

Kambry Langfelt: Beef

Kylee Wessling: Food & Nutrition, Rabbits

Griswold Clubsters:

Club Awards: Beef Herdsmanship, Silent Auction Item

Record Book/Project Awards:

Raylea Amos: Beef, Star Junior Record Book

Blaine Buffington: Swine

Bristol Chambers: Beef, Star Junior Record Book

Josephine Millikan: Consumer Management (gold), Clothing & Fashion (silver), Sewing & Needle Art (platinum), Food & Nutrition (gold), Gold Senior Record Book

Grove H.O.T.:

Club Awards: 4-Her’s for 4-H, 2024 Banner Club, Silent Auction Item

Record Book/Project Awards:

Hudson Brock: Communications, Star Intermediate Record Book

Parker Brock: Silver Senior Record Book

Conner Johnson: Poultry (platinum), Shooting Sports (gold), Woodworking (gold), Platinum Senior Record Book

Lily Johnson: Communications (gold), Citizenship (platinum), Clothing & Fashion (platinum), Dairy Goats (platinum), Food & Nutrition (platinum), Leadership (platinum), Photography (platinum), Poultry (platinum), Platinum Senior Record Book

Madeline Richter: Gold Senior Record Book

Claire Schroder: Rabbits (platinum), Sheep (platinum), Gold Senior Record Book

Independent Members:

Record Book/Project Awards: Grant Petty: Sheep (platinum), Swine (platinum), Platinum Senior Record Book

Pleasant Noble United:

Club Awards: 4-Her’s for 4-H, Overall Herdsmanship, Youth Council Club Challenge Participant, Silent Auction Item, Highest club attendance at convention.

Record Book/Project Awards:

Conlan Amos: Poultry, Star Intermediate Record Book

Zoey Amos: Gold Senior Record Book

Emma Ritter: Dog

Gage Ritter: Ag & Natural Resources

Kailey Swain: Visual Arts (platinum), Goats (platinum), Poultry (platinum), Rabbits (platinum), Platinum Senior Record Book

Pymosa:

Club Awards: 4-Her’s for 4-H, Top Secretary Book, YC Club Challenge Winner, Silent Auction Item, Highest 4-H member recruitment.

Record Book/Project Awards:

Olivia Olson: Platinum Senior Record Book

Claire Pellett: Food & Nutrition (platinum), Beef (gold), Dog (gold), Health (gold), Platinum Senior Record Book

Oakley Skow: Food & Nutrition, Dog, Poultry, Photography, Star Junior Record Book

Miraylie Stuart: Beef (platinum), Platinum Senior Record Book

Union Leaders:

Club Awards: 4-Her’s for 4-H, Endowment Donation, Top Community Service Award, Sheep Herdsmanship, Silent Auction Item

Record Book/Project Awards:

Oliver Becker: Sewing & Needle Art

Tristan Becker: Beef (gold), Silver Senior Record Book

Bay Erickson: Rabbits, Visual Arts, Food & Nutrition, Photography, Clothing & Fashion, Star Junior Record Book

Gage Erickson: Visual Arts, Food & Nutrition, Clothing & Fashion

Avery Lee: Woodworking, Visual Arts, Photography, Food & Nutrition, Clothing & Fashion

Bryson Lee: Woodworking, Food & Nutrition

Eden Ohms: Clothing & Fashion, Sheep, Beef, Poultry, Food & Nutrition, Child Development, Visual Arts, Sewing & Needle Art, Star Junior Record Book

Leah Ohms: Food & Nutrition (platinum), Sewing & Needle Art (platinum), Beef (platinum), Sheep (platinum), Visual Arts (platinum), Photography (gold), Platinum Senior Record Book

Washington GEM:

Club Awards: 4-Her’s for 4-H, Goat Herdsmanship, Poultry Herdsmanship, Youth Council Club Challenge Finisher

Record Book/Project Awards:

Colton Anderson: Sheep, Star Intermediate Record Book

Maddy Anderson: Swine (gold), Platinum Senior Record Book

Natalie Boose: Visual Arts, Rabbits

Bentley Bruck: Photography (gold), Beef (gold), Platinum Senior Record Book

Jacquelyn Freund: Sewing & Needle Art (platinum), Gold Senior Record Book

Macy Freund: Home Improvement, Food & Nutrition, Sewing, Clothing & Fashion

Morgan Kirchner: Sewing & Needle Art, Poultry, Visual Arts, Clothing & Fashion, Star Junior Record Book

Quincy Robinson: Swine

Gentry Waters: Clothing

Paxton Wickard: Woodworking, Welding, Swine, Star Junior Record Book

Zach Zellmer: Swine, Rabbits, Star Intermediate Record Book

High School youth members can also apply for county level awards to show highlight the experiences they have demonstrating their leadership, communication and civic engagement through multiple project areas through their 4-H experiences.

The Merit award went to Ada Hansen of Grant Guys and Gals – She is well-rounded with her 4-H projects and leadership, citizenship, and communication capacities.

Achievement was awarded to Olivia Olson of Pymosa – Olivia has shown outstanding personal growth through participation in a variety of 4-H projects and programs.

Citizenship award going to Lily Johnson of Grove H.O.T. – Lily has learned the meaning of citizenship and has demonstrated that understanding through good practices.

Leadership this year goes to Maddy Anderson of Washington GEM – Maddy has acquired and demonstrated leadership beyond the local club level. Leadership is helping a group attain its goals.

Learning through Livestock award this year goes to Claire Pellett of Pymosa – Claire has made noteworthy progress toward maturity and leadership thorough her service as local club, county, area, and state livestock events.

There were seventeen third graders that are eligible to graduate into the 4-H program for the 2024-2025 program year. Youth who graduated from Cass County Clover Kids included: Ethan Retallic of Bear Grove Blazers Clover Kids, Parker Walter of Bear Grove Blazers Clover Kids, Bentlee Caceres of Cass County Creators, Calon Huddleson of Cass County Creators, Emma Kay of Cass County Creators, Lana Leyh of Cass County Creators, McKinley Sandbothe of Cass County Creators, Callen Waters of Cass County Creators, Olivia Weirich of Cass County Creators, Cade Wickard of Cass County Creators, Jase Ohms of Grant Guys & Gals Clover Kids, Brielle Wessling of Grant Guys & Gals Clover Kids, Breken Amos of Griswold Clubsters Clover Kids, Laena Amos of Griswold Clubsters Clover Kids, Adalyn Buffington of Griswold Clubsters Clover Kids, Natalyn Smith of Griswold Clubsters Clover Kids, Elsie Starlin of Griswold Clubsters Clover Kids

The afternoon concluded with the installation of thirteen senior level 4-H’ers onto the 2024-2025 County 4-H Youth Council. Members are Hudson Brock of Grove H.O.T., Alyson Dreager of Bear Grove Blazers, Jacquelyn Freund of Washington GEM, Ada Hansen of Grant Guys & Gals, Conner Johnson of Grove H.O.T., Lily Johnson of Grove H.O.T., Josephine Millikan of Griswold Clubsters, Leah Ohms of Union Leaders, Olivia Olson of Pymosa, Claire Schroder of Grove H.O.T., Miraylie Stuart of Pymosa, Kayedance Sturm of Cowpokes, and Kailey Swain of Pleasant Noble United.

For more information about joining the Cass County 4-H program as a 4-H member or adult volunteer, visit www.extension.iastate.edu/cass, call 712-243-1132, or email kbateman@iastate.edu to contact the Cass County Extension office.

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24-hour rainfall reports (ending at 7-a.m. 11/13/24)

Weather

November 13th, 2024 by Ric Hanson

KJAN/Atlantic, .08″

Atlantic (7.1 miles N/NE), .08

.6 mile S of Anita, .07″

College Springs, .28 (as of 8-a.m.)

1.5 miles E of Council Bluffs, .69″

Near Elk Horn (IA), .07″

Logan, .91″

Missouri Valley, .68″

Mondamin, .78″

New Market, .03″

Pacific Junction, .76″

 

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Iowa Department of Education releases school performance data

News

November 13th, 2024 by Ric Hanson

(Des Moines, Iowa) – The Iowa Department of Education has identified 377 schools that are in need of targeted support and improvement because of performance and achievement gaps among some student groups. The Iowa Capital Dispatch reports the schools were identified as part of the Iowa School Performance Profiles for the 2023-2024 school year posted Tuesday. The profile system, first set up in 2018, is the state system for reviewing schools’ performance and federal designations. According to the department, the system was revamped to include a “streamlined set of core indicators” for assessing schools performance and identifying areas where assistance and improvement is needed — metrics measured by the profiles include proficiency results for English language arts, mathematics and science, as well as issues like chronic absenteeism, graduation rates and student academic growth.

“The updates to the approved accountability system provide consistently rigorous, reliable and fair school ratings that are easily understood by families, educators, communities and taxpayers,” a department news release stated. “The school performance ratings also inform the department’s investment of over 6,000 hours of school improvement assistance each year to schools in need of comprehensive support and improvement.”

Of the 377 schools identified as needing assistance, 93%, or 351 schools, were put in the category because students with disabilities at the school performed in the lowest 5% of all schools, according to the release. Within that group, 110 schools were also identified as needing assistance to make up for performance gaps with other specified student groups, the largest subset being 78 schools that saw achievement gaps between English language learners and the larger student population. The department also found that fewer achievement gaps were found in Iowa schools for students from low-income backgrounds, as well as Black, Hispanic and multiracial students. From the 377 total schools listed as in need of targeted or comprehensive support, a majority — 271 — were schools that also were identified as needing assistance last year. There are 106 schools that were newly identified this year, according to the department.

Fourth graders listen to guest speakers at Moore Elementary in Des Moines, Iowa. (Photo via the Iowa Capital Dispatch; courtesy of Phil Roeder/Des Moines Public Schools)

In addition to the state’s assessment on achievement gaps for specific groups of students, the profiles also show that 35 schools are “in need of comprehensive support and improvement” to meet federal Every Student Succeeds Act requirements. The 35 schools in this category represent the lowest performing 5% of Title 1 public schools, and schools with graduation rates lower than 66%, according to the department. While 20 schools were added to this category this year, the state education department also noted that 16 schools graduated from that designation.

Iowa Department of Education Director McKenzie Snow said in a Tuesday statement that the performance profiles will help inform the department, educators and communities on areas that need improvement and how to best designate resources. “Built with the feedback of thousands of Iowans, our new, world-class accountability system celebrates school success and supports continuous improvement, focusing resources on the classroom and what has the greatest impact on student achievement and growth,” Snow said. “The department will continue to partner with schools in need of support to accelerate student learning through high-quality instructional materials and practices, evidence- based professional learning, leadership coaching, and learner engagement.”

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Iowa has just 5% of corn left in the fields, heavy rain delays final harvests

Ag/Outdoor, News

November 13th, 2024 by Ric Hanson

(Iowa Capital Dispatch) – Corn harvest in Iowa is four days ahead of last year’s harvest and nearly two weeks ahead of the average harvest schedule, according to the Iowa crop progress and condition report. The report for Nov. 4 through Nov. 10 shows south central Iowa lags behind the rest of the state with more than 15% of its corn still in the field. Overall, 95% of Iowa’s corn harvested for grain has now been harvested.

Iowa’s harvest is comparable with the other top corn-producing states in the country — two of which, Texas and North Carolina, have completed their harvests for the season.Iowa has had a rapid harvest season due to a warm and dry September and October. The above-average amounts of rain the past two weeks, however, have slowed down harvesting and resulted in just three days last week that were suitable for field work.

Justin Glisan, the State Climatologist, said in his report for the same period that average rainfall in Iowa was 1.14 inches, more than double the normal of 0.52 inches. Rain over the past two weeks has helped alleviate some of Iowa’s drought conditions according to the U.S. Drought Monitor’s Thursday report, which showed a 37% decline in the percentage of the state in severe drought conditions. Now, 6% of the state has no observed drought conditions.

Soil moisture conditions similarly improved with 50% of topsoil moisture rated as adequate for the week. Glisan also reported the state’s average temperature was 8.9 degrees above normal, a trend that has persisted through harvest season.

According to an Iowa State University Extension and Outreach newsletter, soil temperature and moisture conditions are nearing suitable levels for fall nitrogen application. The ISU mesonet shows soil temperatures across the state in the upper 40s and lower 50s. Other field activities for the week included fall tillage and baling stalks.

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ACGC Chargers Look Back on Another Successful Season

Sports

November 13th, 2024 by Christian Adams

The ACGC Chargers Volleyball team has had yet another successful season. The Chargers were able to compile 20 wins and hosted the regional quarterfinal, where they unfortunately fell in a hard-fought 5-set match to the Pleasantville Trojans. Although they had aspirations to go further, the team had a lot of success. This can be found by looking at the number of All-Conference selections the chargers received. Senior Shay Lemke and sophomore Stella Largent were both named to the first team. Lemke led the team with 637 assists, which ranked 2nd in the WAC. Largent finished the season as the number-one attacker in the WAC with 443 kills. Camdyn Richter, who finished second on the team with 202 kills, was named to the all-conference second team, while Becca Littler and Addison Laughery received honorable mentions. Head Coach Barb South said she was extremely proud of what her team was able to accomplish this year.

As with every sport, communication is key but because of the speed at which the game is played, non-verbal communication might be as important in volleyball as in any other sport. A look might indicate a call for the ball or signal where the ball is going. It is something that is not easy to master but South thought that this aspect of their game improved the most over the course of the season and thought it helped contribute to their best performances.

Losing seniors is hard, especially when you lose three talented and dedicated players who have invested so much time into the success of a program. This is especially true when losing players like Lemke and Laughery as well as Shyann Young. Coach South spoke about how their attitudes and work ethic left a lasting mark on the program

The future is bright for the Chargers. Even though they are losing some talented pieces to their team, they are returning nearly the entire roster except for the three seniors. This includes a stellar core in Largent, Richter, Littler, and Savannah Akers. South is very excited about the future of Charger volleyball.

Although they didn’t make as deep of a run as they wanted to, it’s hard not to classify the season this group had as a success. They are also set up to be just as successful in the future so don’t be surprised to see the Chargers back in the postseason next year.

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Grand View University offers a program to make tuition competitive w/public colleges

News

November 13th, 2024 by Ric Hanson

(Des Moines, Iowa) – Grand View University in Des Moines is joining other Iowa private universities in efforts to make a higher education more affordable for certain prospective students by ensuring they would pay no more in tuition than they would at a public college. The university announced Monday the launch of its “Go Private. Pay Public.” program, which will cap out-of-pocket tuition costs for high school seniors enrolling in Grand View at $11,000 — the average tuition of Iowa’s public institutions, according to a news release.

Created with the goal to “remove financial barriers and make a Grand View education a viable option for more students,” according to the release, the new program guarantees that qualifying Iowa students won’t pay more than $11,000 after scholarships, state and federal grants have been applied to the bill. The program will be available to students enrolling in fall 2025.

To be eligible for the price cap, students must graduate from an Iowa high school with at least a 3.0 grade-point average, file the Free Application for Federal Student Aid by June 30, 2025, enroll as a first-year student, and live on campus, according to the school.

The “Go Private. Pay Public.” program is the latest financial aid option announced by Grand View University, with a tuition-free option for students with the most financial need having launched for the spring 2024 semester. The “GV Next” program covers 100% of tuition for Iowa students who either receive the maximum Pell Grant amount or have a parent or guardian with an adjusted gross income of $70,000 or less, the release stated.

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Posted County Grain Prices, 11/13/24

Ag/Outdoor

November 13th, 2024 by Ric Hanson

  • Cass County: Corn $4.05 Beans $9.74
  • Adair County: Corn $4.02 Beans $9.77
  • Adams County: Corn $4.02 Beans $9.73
  • Audubon County: Corn $4.04 Beans $9.76
  • East Pottawattamie County: Corn $4.08 Beans $9.74
  • Guthrie County: Corn $4.07 Beans $9.78
  • Montgomery County: Corn $4.07 Beans $9.76
  • Shelby County: Corn $4.08 Beans $9.74

Oats: $2.53 (same in all counties)

 

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IA AG’s Office is handling alleged illegal voting case involving a Palo Alto County man

News

November 13th, 2024 by Ric Hanson

EMMETSBURG, Iowa — Iowa Attorney General Brenna Bird says her office is handling a case against a northwest Iowa man accused of illegally voting in 2021. According to the AG’s office, 35-year-old Irving Omar Ahumada Geronimo registered to vote, then voted in a city council and school board election in Palo Alto County. At the time, Geronimo was legally living in the U.S., but was not a U.S. citizen.

Geronimo is charged with two counts of election misconduct.

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