Girl Scouts of Eastern Iowa and Western Illinois
After 24 years of dedicated service to Girl Scouts of Eastern Iowa and Western Illinois, Chief Executive Officer Diane T. Nelson has announced her retirement, effective July 2026. The Board of Directors will launch a national search for her successor in the coming months.
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Madeleine King/Iowa Public RadioThe Linn County Board of Supervisors has approved rezoning that supports NextEra Energy's effort to recommission the Duane Arnold nuclear power plant in Palo. The project still needs approval from multiple state and federal authorities, but county supervisors say the rezoning gives Linn County residents a seat at the table. -
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Madeleine Charis King/Iowa Public Radio / Aerial support provided by LightHawkThe U.S. Department of Agriculture plans to send “bridge” payments to farmers who grow soybeans, cotton and other crops before March. Commodity groups and economists say the aid brings relief to farmers and their lenders, but they need long-term solutions.
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