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Senate OKs farm bill, headed for Bush veto

WASHINGTON -- The Senate joined the House Thursday in voting to defy President Bush by approving a five-year farm bill by a margin well beyond the requirement to overturn a promised veto. More >>

Marion fish kill might be linked to pool chlorine

MARION — Fish that were trying to jump out of a Marion stream indicate a toxic pollutant likely had entered the water, according to an Iowa Department of Natural Resources report. More >>

House OKs farm bill by veto-proof margin

- The House voted approval Wednesday of a new $290 billion farm bill by a margin of 318 to 106, well beyond the total required to overturn an expected veto by President Bush.
The Iowa delegation voted unanimous support of the legislation.
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C.R. Chamber names CEO search committee

CEDAR RAPIDS — A search committee has been tasked with leading the nationwide search for a new president and chief executive officer for the Cedar Rapids Area Chamber of Commerce. More >>

State denies Kalona, Wellman plans to form electric utilities

State regulators Tuesday rejected requests by Kalona, Wellman and three other Iowa towns to create their own municipal electric utilities. More >>

Emerson to build Marshalltown data center

MARSHALLTOWN, Iowa (AP) — Emerson Process Management has announced plans to build a $12 million data center in Marshalltown. More >>

RISE grant awarded for Amana food factory entrance

A $629,671 grant has been awarded to Iowa County by the Iowa Transportation Commission for access improvements to a food and beverage production facility that two German companies plan to begin constructing in Amana this fall. More >>

Cargill units move into UI Research park

CORALVILLE — Cargill has recently relocated the regional offices and staff from two of its businesses to the University of Iowa Research Park in Coralville. More >>

Iowa-based Case Equipment dealer chain to be acquired

Titan Machninery L.C. of Fargo, N.D., has agreed to acquire a Des Moines-based Case Construction Equipment dealer with six retail locations, including Cedar Rapids and Davenport. More >>



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