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U.S. Senator Jeff Merkley, serving as the Ranking Member of the Senate Budget Committee, addressed concerns regarding the Republican budget plan aimed at offering tax benefits to billionaires, potentially at the cost of essential family support...

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On Thursday, April 3, former Central Dewitt High School standout Morgan Machovec’s college team lost in an NCAA Division III softball game

The Loras Duhawks lost 2-1 in their NCAA Division III softball game against the Luther Norse on Thursday, April 3.

On Thursday, April 3, former Central Dewitt High School standout Morgan Machovec’s college team won in an NCAA Division III softball game

The game took place at Faber-Clark Field.

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Which former River Bend Times area high school standouts will be in action on Monday, April 7?

These former River Bend Times area high school standouts will be in action on Monday, April 7.

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Which former River Bend Times area high school standouts will be in action in the week starting Monday, April 7?

These former River Bend Times area high school standouts will be in action in the week starting Monday, April 7.

Merkley criticizes GOP budget for favoring billionaires and altering fiscal rules

In Washington, D.C., U.S. Senator Jeff Merkley of Oregon, the ranking member of the Senate Budget Committee, has criticized the Republicans' budget proposal on the Senate floor.

Lawmakers question economic impact of proposed extension to 2017 tax law

Senate Budget Committee Ranking Member Jeff Merkley, D-Ore., along with Senate Finance Committee Ranking Member Ron Wyden, D-Ore., House Ways and Means Committee Ranking Member Richard E. Neal, D-Mass., and House Budget Committee Ranking Member...

Representatives propose bill requiring congressional approval for national monument designations

U.S. Representatives Mariannette Miller-Meeks (R-IA) and Dan Newhouse (R-WA) have introduced new legislation aimed at modifying the process for designating national monuments.

Pleasant Valley High School standout Ike Swanson’s college team lost in NCAA Division III baseball game on Wednesday, April 2

The Luther Norse lost 9-6 in their NCAA Division III baseball game against the Wartburg Knights on Wednesday, April 2.

Wednesday, April 2: West Liberty High School standout Finley Hall’s college team loses to South Dakota Coyotes

The Drake Bulldogs lost 3-0 in their NCAA Division I softball game against the South Dakota Coyotes on Wednesday, April 2.

Carson Knebel, former Pleasant Valley High School standout, played on Wednesday, April 2 in NCAA Division III baseball game

The Wartburg Knights won 9-6 in their NCAA Division III baseball game against the Luther Norse on Wednesday, April 2.

On Wednesday, April 2, former West Liberty High School standout Finley Hall’s college team won in an NCAA Division I softball game

The game took place at Buel Field.

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Which former River Bend Times area high school standouts will be in action on Sunday, April 6?

These former River Bend Times area high school standouts will be in action on Sunday, April 6.

Merkley criticizes Republican budget for debt increase and program cuts

U.S. Senator Jeff Merkley, a key member of the Senate Budget Committee, expressed strong criticism following the release of the Senate and House Republicans' new budget proposal.

Iowa biofuel projects receive $537 million in new investments

Congresswoman Mariannette Miller-Meeks welcomed U.S. Agriculture Secretary Brooke Rollins to Iowa to showcase biofuels advancements in the state.

Cedar County: Residents received $27.77 million per capita from Medicaid transfers in 2022

In 2022, Medicaid transfers made up 2.3% of income in Cedar County, providing an average of $1,509 per capita to residents.

Pleasant Valley High School standout Aden O'Donnell’s college team won in NCAA Division I baseball game on Tuesday, April 1

The game took place at Illinois Field.

West Liberty High School standout Sailor Hall’s college team won in NCAA Division II softball game on Tuesday, April 1

The Minnesota State Mavericks won 3-1 in their NCAA Division II softball game against the Concordia Golden Bears on Tuesday, April 1.

On Tuesday, April 1, former Assumption High School standout Chance Dreyer’s college team lost in an NCAA Division III baseball game

The Central Dutch lost 4-3 in their NCAA Division III baseball game against the Buena Vista Beavers on Tuesday, April 1.

West High School standout Dom DeLaPaz’s college team lost in NCAA Division III baseball game on Tuesday, April 1