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Tami Madsen, the executive director of Central Iowa Water Works, said the Maffitt Reservoir near Des Moines, which is an emergency drinking water source, is five and a half feet lower this year than it should be due to high levels of nitrate in the drinking water.

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Central Iowa Water Works asks residents to limit water use ahead of summer

Natalie Krebs

Central Iowa Water Works leaders said data indicates central Iowans may face another lawn watering ban due to high nitrate levels unless residents limit water use.

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Canadian prime minister says Europe will anchor world order

Teri Schultz

Canada's Prime Minister Mark Carney tells European leaders they, not the U.S., will anchor the world order in the future.
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U.S. attempt to open Strait of Hormuz tests fragile Iran war ceasefire

The Associated Press

The Iran war risked reigniting after the U.S. tried to force open the Strait of Hormuz, though a ceasefire seemed to be holding Tuesday even after the United Arab Emirates said Iran fired missiles and drones at it.
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This flashy group of Portland mall-walkers puts neon pep into step

Deena Prichep

Krista Catwood wanted a fun way to exercise, so she started a mall-walking group whose unofficial costume was 1980s garb. The festive, all-ages event has exploded in popularity over the past year.

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