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August has arrived, which will be a busy period for people who want to become candidates for school boards and municipal city positions in Northwest Iowa.

The U.S. House has passed a budget that would eliminate approximately $700 billion from Medicaid, raising concerns of those who rely on the program.

A show of support for teachers and school safety in the age of COVID-19 is planned for this weekend in Sioux City. SPM’s Sheila Brummer has more.An…