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U.S. Rep. Mariannette Miller-Meeks (R-IA) says she believes that rising inflation must be handled immediately so the recovery of the economy is not short-circuited.

Politicians in Washington, D.C., used to talk a lot about “comprehensive immigration reform.” It was envisioned as a grand bargain providing a pathway to citizenship for people living here illegally, increasing border security, and modernizing guest worker programs.

Politicians don’t talk about that anymore. They are setting their expectations lower.

CLINTON — Mayor Scott Maddasion is optimistic about Clinton’s prospect for a RAISE grant to fund a road project after visiting with Iowa’s senators and congresswoman in Washington, D.C. this week.

“I’m extremely optimistic,” Maddasion said Thursday. Iowa’s members of Congress advocate for the entire state and don’t favor specific towns, Maddasion said, but he thinks Clinton has a shot at winning the RAISE grant this year.

October is Breast Cancer Awareness Month, a month dedicated to spreading awareness of the most diagnosed form of cancer in women.

It is estimated that over 300,000 cases of both invasive and noninvasive breast cancer will be diagnosed in women this year. Currently, there are more than 3.8 million women in the United States who are battling or have battled breast cancer at some point in their lives.

October is Breast Cancer Awareness Month, a month dedicated to spreading awareness of the most diagnosed form of cancer in women.

It is estimated that over 300,000 cases of both invasive and noninvasive breast cancer will be diagnosed in women this year. Currently, there are more than 3.8 million women in the United States who are battling or have battled breast cancer at some point in their lives.