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News from December 2023

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South Iowa News area weekly mass times

By South Iowa News | Dec 23, 2023

The following parishes in the South Iowa News coverage area hold weekly mass at these designated times.

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Nunn Bill Expanding Parental Leave for Military Families Signed into Law

By South Iowa News | Dec 23, 2023

U.S. Representative Zach Nunn (IA-03) has announced that his bipartisan legislation, the Reserve Component Parental Leave Parity Act, has been signed into law. The bill expands parental leave eligibility for parents serving in the drilling Reserve or National Guard. Representative Nunn co-led this effort with Representative Jeff Jackson (NC-14)."As a father and current Air Force Reserve member, I've experienced firsthand the sacrifices parents make to serve our country. I'm proud that our bipartisan bill has been included in this year's National Defense Authorization Act...

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1 gas station in cities throughout Taylor County had the cheapest regular gas in week ending Dec. 16 2023

By South Iowa News | Dec 22, 2023

The lowest price of regular gas in cities throughout Taylor County was found at one gas station in the week ending Dec. 16 2023, according to GasBuddy.com.

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Census Bureau: 4% of people in Monroe County identified as multiracial in 2021

By South Iowa News | Dec 22, 2023

Of the 7,589 citizens living in Monroe County in 2021, 96% said they were only one race, while 4% said they were two or more races, according to U.S. Census Bureau data obtained in June.

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Where could drivers find the cheapest gas in cities within Monroe County in week ending Dec. 16 2023?

By South Iowa News | Dec 22, 2023

The lowest price of regular gas in cities throughout Monroe County was found at one gas station in the week ending Dec. 16 2023, according to GasBuddy.com.

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Nunn Leads Iowa Delegation in Urging Biden and Mayorkas to Secure the Border and Protect Iowa's Farmers

By South Iowa News | Dec 22, 2023

U.S. Representative Zach Nunn, along with the Iowa congressional delegation, has written a letter to President Joe Biden and Secretary of Homeland Security Alejandro Mayorkas, calling for immediate action to secure the border. The letter specifically addresses the recent decision to suspend major rail crossings on the southern border, which has had a significant impact on Iowa's farmers."These rail crossings are critically important for transporting Iowa's agricultural products, which support roughly one million U.S. jobs and 31 percent of American farm income," expressed...

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Nunn Leads Letter Urging for Year-Round E15 Sales

By South Iowa News | Dec 22, 2023

U.S. Representative Zach Nunn (IA-03) and the Iowa Members of the U.S. House of Representatives have sent a letter to President Joe Biden, urging him to allow for the expanded, year-round sale of E15. The representatives emphasized Iowa's leading role in biofuel production and the negative impact that delays in securing permanent, year-round E15 sales could have on Americans and farmers.In the letter, the representatives stated, "Iowa leads the nation in the production of biofuels thanks to our hardworking farmers and biofuel producers. Any delays in securing permanent,...

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Cheapest regular gas in cities across Clarke County in week ending Dec. 16 2023

By South Iowa News | Dec 21, 2023

The lowest price of regular gas in cities throughout Clarke County was found at three gas stations in the week ending Dec. 16 2023, according to GasBuddy.com.

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Where were the cheapest places to fill up on regular gas in cities in Decatur County in week ending Dec. 16 2023?

By South Iowa News | Dec 21, 2023

The lowest price of regular gas in cities throughout Decatur County was found at one gas station in the week ending Dec. 16 2023, according to GasBuddy.com.

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Where could drivers find the cheapest gas in cities within Adair County in week ending Dec. 16 2023?

By South Iowa News | Dec 20, 2023

The lowest price of regular gas in cities throughout Adair County was found at two gas stations in the week ending Dec. 16 2023, according to GasBuddy.com.

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1 gas station in cities throughout Appanoose County had the cheapest regular gas in week ending Dec. 16 2023

By South Iowa News | Dec 20, 2023

The lowest price of regular gas in cities throughout Appanoose County was found at one gas station in the week ending Dec. 16 2023, according to GasBuddy.com.

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Nunn Introduces Bipartisan Bills to Help Iowa’s Farmers, Improve Environmental Conservation

By South Iowa News | Dec 20, 2023

U.S. Representative Zach Nunn (IA-03) has introduced two bipartisan bills aimed at assisting Iowa's farmers in enhancing water quality, preventing soil erosion, and protecting critical wildlife habitat. The Conservation Innovation Act, co-led by U.S. Representative Abigail Spanberger (VA-07), will establish an Office of Conservation Innovation within the U.S. Department of Agriculture's Natural Resources Conservation Service (NRCS). The second bill, the Streamlining Conservation Practice Standards Act, will provide for increased public input and strengthen the NRCS.Nunn...

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Where were the cheapest places to fill up on premium gas in cities in Decatur County in week ending Dec. 16 2023?

By South Iowa News | Dec 19, 2023

The lowest price of premium gas in cities throughout Decatur County was found at one gas station in the week ending Dec. 16 2023, according to GasBuddy.com.

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Cheapest diesel in cities across Wapello County in week ending Dec. 16 2023

By South Iowa News | Dec 19, 2023

The lowest price of diesel in cities throughout Wapello County was found at one gas station in the week ending Dec. 16 2023, according to GasBuddy.com.

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Nunn nominates four Iowans for U.S. service academy appointments

By South Iowa News | Dec 19, 2023

U.S. Representative Zach Nunn from Iowa's Third District has announced his nominations for four young Iowans to attend U.S. service academies. The nominees were selected after a comprehensive application process, which involved a selection panel of Iowa veterans and community leaders.

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Where could drivers find the cheapest gas in cities within Clarke County in week ending Dec. 16 2023?

By South Iowa News | Dec 18, 2023

The lowest price of diesel in cities throughout Clarke County was found at two gas stations in the week ending Dec. 16 2023, according to GasBuddy.com.

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1 gas station in cities throughout Decatur County had the cheapest diesel in week ending Dec. 16 2023

By South Iowa News | Dec 18, 2023

The lowest price of diesel in cities throughout Decatur County was found at one gas station in the week ending Dec. 16 2023, according to GasBuddy.com.

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Bipartisan bill aims to boost support for domestic abuse survivors

By South Iowa News | Dec 18, 2023

U.S. Representative Zach Nunn of Iowa has introduced a bipartisan bill aimed at supporting survivors of domestic abuse and sexual violence. The proposed legislation, known as the Protecting Women and Children Act, seeks to enhance access to resources and improve federal grants for organizations that provide safe environments for those affected by such violence. The bill is cosponsored by U.S. Representative Yadira Caraveo from Colorado.

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Where were the cheapest places to fill up on diesel in cities in Appanoose County in week ending Dec. 16 2023?

By South Iowa News | Dec 17, 2023

The lowest price of diesel in cities throughout Appanoose County was found at one gas station in the week ending Dec. 16 2023, according to GasBuddy.com.

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Cheapest diesel in cities across Adair County in week ending Dec. 16 2023

By South Iowa News | Dec 17, 2023

The lowest price of diesel in cities throughout Adair County was found at one gas station in the week ending Dec. 16 2023, according to GasBuddy.com.