Residents in Des Moines and nearby water districts must follow a lawn watering ban announced on June 8 to lower nitrate levels despite safe drinking water. Repeat violations will result in warnings, fines + water shut off until conservation measures are acknowledged.
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High winds+heavy rain from a severe storm damaged homes, power lines, and a chicken building near Creston yesterday. Union County officials are assessing the damage while urging residents to steer clear of downed wires until repairs are complete.
The Anne E. Casey Foundation report from June 11 showed that Iowa’s education ranking dropped to 27th nationally with a score of 394 against a national average of 417. Local officials say limited school funding may have contributed to the decline.
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