A “Freedom to Garden Act” has passed the Iowa Senate unanimously. “This bill addresses a growing concern — literally growing our own food,” Senator Cherielynn Westrich of Ottumwa, the bill’s floor manager, said to start debate. The bill would forbid state and local governments from regulating vegetable gardens on property the gardener owns or rents. […]
Le Mars house fire likely sparked by charging batteries
Investigators say a house fire in Le Mars was likely caused by charging lithium batteries. Firefighters were called to a home
				
								
								
								
								