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Nick El Hajj
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I guess I’m on Bluesky now 🤷‍♂️ CBS 2 investigative reporter covering Iowa, Midwest and beyond. Previously AP, PittsburghPG & theSandB. Reach me at nelhajj at sbgtv dot com.
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Iowa activists are celebrating after Wolf Carbon Solutions withdraws its petition to build a 95-mile carbon capture pipeline through eastern Iowa, citing delays and uncertainties.

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Iowa activists celebrate Wolf Carbon Solutions CO2 pipeline petition withdrawal
Wolf Carbon Solutions has withdrawn its petition to build a 95-mile carbon capture pipeline through eastern Iowa, citing delays and uncertainties. The pipeline,
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December 5, 2024 at 10:48 PM
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My latest: Iowa tourism revenue hits record high, but workforce and sustainability challenges persist … #Iowa #News

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Iowa tourism revenue hits record high, but workforce and sustainability challenges persist
Iowa’s tourism industry reached a milestone in 2023, with visitor spending surpassing $7.3 billion—a 5.1% increase from 2022, according to the state’s economic
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November 30, 2024 at 3:55 PM
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My latest: Can gratitude improve your heart health? An Iowa researcher says yes! #Thanksgiving #News

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Can gratitude improve your heart health? An Iowa researcher says yes
Heart disease, the world’s leading cause of death, claims approximately 18 million lives each year. That number is expected to rise to 24 million annually by 20
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November 26, 2024 at 4:07 PM
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Outlook having a meltdown? On a Monday?! Current outlook: not so good 🫠📉
November 25, 2024 at 9:48 PM
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A Luther College student has been arrested after allegedly posting violent threats on social media referencing a plan to harm fellow students, police said Monday.

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Luther College student arrested for social media threats to harm fellow students
The Decorah Police Deparment says A Luther College student has been arrested after allegedly posting violent threats on social media referencing a plan to harm
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November 25, 2024 at 3:03 PM
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The Alpha Phi sorority and two members of Beta Alpha Omega have been charged after a student was found dead in a river after attending an off-campus party where alcohol was allegedly served to minors.
2 Dartmouth fraternity members and a sorority have been charged in death of a student
The Alpha Phi sorority and two members of Beta Alpha Omega have been charged after a student was found dead in a river after attending an off-campus party where alcohol was allegedly served to minors.
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November 24, 2024 at 7:53 PM
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BREAKING: Two people were found shot to death inside a Springville, Iowa home, according to the Linn County Sheriff’s Office. cbs2iowa.com/news/local/t...
Two found shot to death inside Springville home
Authorities say two people were found dead with gunshot wounds in Springville. The Linn County Sheriff's Office says they were called to the home at 718 Wild P
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November 25, 2024 at 1:47 AM
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A 15-year-old boy is in custody after police say he led police on a high-speed chase in a stolen car before crashing into a home. #News #Iowa

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15-year-old faces multiple charges after crashing stolen car during police pursuit
A 15-year-old boy is in custody after police say he led police on a high-speed chase before crashing into a home. Cedar Rapids Police say just before 10:00pm S
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November 24, 2024 at 8:09 PM
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The Iowa Supreme Court has ruled in favor of Summit Carbon Solutions, allowing the company to temporarily survey private land for its proposed carbon pipeline project.The court’s decision affirms that pipeline companies have the right to access land for surveying, a crucial step before construction
November 24, 2024 at 1:41 AM
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The U.S. Department of Agriculture has denied Iowa's request to prohibit SNAP benefits from being used to buy lab-grown meat or egg substitutes.
November 22, 2024 at 9:18 PM
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More people are joining the conversation surrounding a derogatory slur still being used by five American schools for their sports team mascots, including one such school here in Iowa.
November 22, 2024 at 2:47 PM