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Iowa's Water Quality and Cancer Rates Take Center Stage in Midterm Campaigns

Iowa is grappling with a budget deficit and high costs, but water quality and rising cancer rates have emerged as critical issues in the midterm elections. Candidates from both parties are addressing the impact of agricultural runoff on public health, especially in urban areas reliant on clean water.

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