Study: Nitrates, radon, pesticides play role in Iowa’s cancer rate

A new report looks at how environmental factors in Iowa could affect cancer rates, which rank second-worst in the nation. The report from the Iowa Environmental Council and the Harkin Institute summarizes peer-reviewed scientific research surrounding cancer risk and environmental factors, like nitrate, PFAS, radon and pesticides. Michael Schmidt, with the Iowa Environmental Council, says […]

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Margaret A. Beneke, 97, Palmer

Margaret A. Beneke, age 97, of Palmer, passed away on Wednesday, August 19, 2026. Funeral Mass is 10:30 AM, Wednesday, August

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