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Jan 28 2026ENVIRONMENT

Iowa's Push to Stop Weather Tweaking: What's the Deal?

Iowa is thinking about making it illegal to mess with the weather. This isn't just about stopping rain dances or wishing for sunshine. It's about controlling things like cloud seeding, where people try to make it rain by throwing tiny particles into the air. The idea is to stop anyone from changing

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Jan 25 2026HEALTH

Vaccine Confusion: Iowa's Health Leaders Need to Step Up

Iowa's health leaders are facing a tough challenge. They need to make sure vaccines stay safe and effective. This is not just a job for one political party. It's something everyone should care about. A big change happened recently. A group called the Advisory Committee on Immunization Practices (AC

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Jan 18 2026ENVIRONMENT

Southern California's Water Woes: Business vs. Environment

Southern California's waterways might soon see less protection. The EPA is redefining what counts as "waters of the United States" under the Clean Water Act. This change could mean more pollution in the region's flood control channels, which might no longer be seen as protected waters. The EPA's ne

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Jan 17 2026WEATHER

Southern Africa Faces Severe Flooding Crisis

Southern Africa is in the grip of a severe flooding crisis. Over 100 people have lost their lives in South Africa, Mozambique, and Zimbabwe due to relentless heavy rains. The downpours have been ongoing for weeks, causing widespread devastation. In South Africa, the situation is dire. Army helicopt

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Jan 16 2026CRIME

Fake Calls Tie Up Police: Schools, Celebs, and Hospitals in the Crosshairs

Southern California's emergency services are facing a growing problem: fake calls, known as swatting, are wasting precious time and resources. These hoax calls trick police into sending SWAT teams to non-existent crises, causing real fear and disruption. Students, like Sabrina Wong from Blair High

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Jan 15 2026POLITICS

Iowa's Democrats Push for Change: Health Care Over School Vouchers

Iowa's Democrats have a bold plan. They want to use money from education savings accounts (ESAs) to help with health care. Right now, 41, 044 students use these accounts to pay for private school. That costs the state $327. 9 million. Democrats say they could use some of that money to help over 100,

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Jan 15 2026WEATHER

Unusual Warmth in Southern California: What's Next?

Southern California has been enjoying unusually warm weather, making it feel like summer. The inland areas of Orange County saw temperatures soaring into the mid-80s on January 14th, which is about 15 degrees higher than what's normal for this time of year. Even the coastal areas were warmer than us

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Jan 10 2026SPORTS

Illinois Faces A Tough Challenge Against Iowa

Iowa is a team that has been doing well recently. They have a new coach, Ben McCollum. He used to coach at a smaller school. Now, he is leading Iowa to some big wins. They are not as fast as they used to be. Instead, they take their time and make smart plays. This makes them hard to beat. One playe

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Jan 09 2026POLITICS

Iowa's Political Crossroads: What's Next for the Hawkeye State?

Iowa, often seen as the heartland of American politics, is once again at a crucial point. With the next big political event on the horizon in 2026, many are wondering what changes might be coming. First, let's consider the people who might run for office. Will it be the same old faces, or will new

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Jan 08 2026EDUCATION

Iowa Takes Charge: Big Changes in How Education Money is Used

Iowa just got a big green light from the U. S. Department of Education. They can now use over $9 million in federal education funds in ways that make the most sense for their schools. This is a first-of-its-kind move, giving Iowa more freedom to decide how to spend this money. The Secretary of Educ

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