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Yahoo
12-03-2025
- Business
- Yahoo
Iowa farmers bracing for potential impacts from tariffs
HAMPTON, Iowa — With almost daily talk of adding tariffs or pausing tariffs, the atmosphere for Iowa farmers is one of uncertainty. 'You know that's what makes it really hard is when there's no plan laid out for us,' said April Hemmes, a Franklin County farmer. 'He says it's gonna hurt for a while. OK. Well, you know, what are we gonna do? In the meantime, you know so that's, that's what's really hard and the indecision of tariffs are on tariffs are off.' Iowa State University Economist Dr. Chad Hart said the immediate impact might be on steel imports from Canada. Iowa man stabbed victim and then set victim's home on fire, sheriff says 'As we look at Canada and we're seeing a lot of discussion around those steel and aluminum tariffs, which won't impact agriculture,' said Hart. 'They will potentially increase the cost of a lot of machinery that we can purchase because we do tend to bring a lot of steel and aluminum from Canada.' Those who make a living from farming have been dealing with now five years of drought, which can impact profits. 'This round of tariffs, which we're just announced today, 15% for corn and 10% for soybeans and that's what's important to us Iowa farmers is you know that means a lot to us especially now our inputs are a lot higher than they were in 2017,' said Hemmes. 'On corn, we can maybe make a little bit of money, soybeans it's not looking so good.' Hart said the timing on the tariffs so far is good for farmers. 'At least right now most of the sales that we would be making from China we have already made,' said Hart. 'Had this hit last fall, would've had a much bigger impact than right now. If these tariffs continue, they will have a major impact as we look towards harvest.' Iowa News: Iowa farmers bracing for potential impacts from tariffs Iowa man stabbed victim and then set victim's home on fire, sheriff says Lutheran Services in Iowa demand federal dollar freeze lifted at Lutheran Day on the Hill LGBTQ Iowans rally less than two weeks after being stripped of civil rights protections How to watch Iowa vs. Ohio State in Big Ten Tournament first round matchup Copyright 2025 Nexstar Media, Inc. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten, or redistributed.
Yahoo
12-03-2025
- Politics
- Yahoo
Lutheran Services in Iowa demand federal dollar freeze lifted at Lutheran Day on the Hill
DES MOINES, Iowa — Over 400 people were in the Iowa State Capitol building for Lutheran Day on the Hill 2025. This year's event comes as Lutheran Services in Iowa says that the federal government is yet to reimburse the organization for more than a million dollars in costs. LGBTQ Iowans rally less than two weeks after being stripped of civil rights protections 'It's important more so than ever that state advocacy helps talk to folks at the federal level to do what they should be doing, that's honoring a contract, a contract where we have at least at the minimum, we paid $1.5 million for services that we've done starting back in November,' said Renee Hardman, President & CEO of Lutheran Services in Iowa. 'We're proud that we have supporters in this community that are stepping up to the plate, coming here, giving us money because they believe in what we do. So, we're not alone.' President Trump froze funding for most refugee programs for 90 days after taking office. LSI will lay off nearly 30 staff members and end the resettlement program next month with the foreign aid freeze. LSI also does work in the state on mental health services, early childhood prevention, foster care and more. The organization serves around 1,400 refugees in the state according to the president. Iowa News: Iowa man stabbed victim and then set victim's home on fire, sheriff says Lutheran Services in Iowa demand federal dollar freeze lifted at Lutheran Day on the Hill LGBTQ Iowans rally less than two weeks after being stripped of civil rights protections How to watch Iowa vs. Ohio State in Big Ten Tournament first round matchup How to watch ISU Cyclones vs. Cincinnati Bearcats in Big 12 Championship second round matchup Copyright 2025 Nexstar Media, Inc. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten, or redistributed.
Axios
10-03-2025
- Politics
- Axios
A refugee welcome center will open in Des Moines despite federal actions
Polk County is continuing with a $3.7 million immigrant welcome center despite the federal government's suspended refugee program, Sarah Boese, the county's deputy administrator, tells Axios. Driving the news: Lutheran Services in Iowa will lay off about 30 staff members and cease immigrant and refugee resettlement services next month, we exclusively reported yesterday. State of play: Supervisors approved the Global Neighbors immigrant and refugee welcome center project in December. It will include a computer lab, classrooms, and office space for nonprofits that assist people in employment, housing, and education. What they're saying: The center was always intended to help people after their initial 90-day services ended at resettlement agencies like LSI, Boese said. "We know that there are thousands of individuals and families that are already here legally and will continue to have unmet needs," Boese said. What's next: The center is expected to open late this year.
