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Apr 4th, 2025 👍 4517

On Wednesday, Congressman Don Bacon sent a letter to the U.S. Secretary of Commerce asking why weather balloon operations were halted and why staffing at the National Weather Service in Omaha was reduced. He said restoring the balloons is critical for tracking severe weather accurately (a change that local officials say poses a public safety risk).

Apr 4th, 2025 👍 1797

The U.S.S. Iowa submarine will be commissioned by the US Navy Saturday at 10 a.m. EST in Groton, CT—more than two dozen watch parties in Iowa and about 600 Iowans are expected to join related ceremonies while a live stream carries the event.

Apr 4th, 2025 👍 3844

Karen Davis lost her legal recourse and must remove all dogs from her kennel by April 25—the court ruled that her zoning and home business claims did not stop the shutdown. Neighbors complained about barking dogs while her puppies are already sold and her remaining 15 adult German Shepherds will soon be rehomed.

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