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Pork producers push back against California's Prop 12 in new Farm Bill
The U.S. House Agriculture Committee's nearly 1,000-page version of the 2024 Farm Bill includes language that would make it harder for states to regulate how livestock are raised beyond their jurisdictions.
New regulations on consumable hemp products go into effect July 1. Here’s what to know
The new rules limit THC per serving in hemp-infused “consumables” to four milligrams per serving — or ten milligrams per container — and imposes an age minimum of 21 years to purchase the products.
Creators of ‘A Quiet Place’ celebrate the sound of silence
“The Films That Inspired A Quiet Place” is an upcoming series at The Last Picture House, the independent arthouse cinema in Davenport. The three-film series will feature in-person introductions by A Quiet Place screenwriters Scott Beck and Bryan Woods, the filmmaking duo — and Iowa natives — who also serve as co-owners of The Last Picture House.
Through tragedy and death, The Other Brothers find new life
In 2019, The Other Brothers bassist and co-founder Lorenz Inez unexpectedly died, leaving the band in an uncertain place. After time to reflect, and bring on a new bassist, the band is back, premiering their fifth album, It Ain’t All That’s Left Behind, and for Other Brother fans, it's not one to be missed.
After 24 years of working together, Lisa Bluder passes torch to Jan Jensen
The University of Iowa women's basketball team was at the center of the basketball universe for the last two years. After growing the game, Head Coach Lisa Bluder announced her retirement. Now, Jan Jensen steps into the role.
Attorney general says her office will resume paying for rape victims' emergency contraception
Iowa Attorney General Brenna Bird announced following the conclusion of an audit of victim services, her office will resume reimbursements for emergency contraception for rape victims.
Iowan writes about corruption in America's food industry
Cedar Rapids native Austin Frerick, published his debut book Barons: Money, Power, and the Corruption of America’s Food Industry. The book explores the domination that a handful of companies have over America’s food economy.
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