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Researchers expect ‘biggest year yet’ for energy siting bills in 2027

An analysis of renewable energy siting bills across the U.S. during 2026 legislative sessions found the majority of introduced bills were aimed at restricting renewable energy infrastructure, though most of the enacted bills were permissive to the industry. Researchers who worked on the ...

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TAMA-TOLEDO — There's no sign, no painted line, no fence, but anyone who has lived here long enough knows the point where Tama starts and Toledo ends, the invisible border. For the Tama and Toledo Police Departments, that little line has been a very important detail for decades, but soon, ...

Shops at Marshalltown preparing for TJ Maxx, Burlington

In a five-day span, two new Shops at Marshalltown stores have scheduled grand opening dates, bringing more retail shopping variety to residents. On their websites, TJ Maxx has a grand opening date of Sept. 13, and Burlington’s grand opening date is set for Sept. 18. Glen Kitto, the ...

New poll shows tight races for Iowa governor, U.S. Senate in 2026

Though Iowa has seen major Republican victories in the last several election cycles, a poll from Suffolk University Political Research Center published Wednesday found the races for U.S. Senate and governor are shaping up to be highly competitive. In the Senate race between Republican U.S. ...