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  Business

  Quick LLC Launches The Pedro, a DNS-Verified Security Intelligence Platform for Brand Owners

  Sheridan, Wyoming — October 5, 2026 — Quick LLC today announced the launch of The Pedro, a security intelligence platform designed to help businesses discover exposed data, security weaknesses, and attack surfaces across their web infrastructure before they are discovered by mali

  Des Moines USA Wire NewsroomOct 5, 20262 min read

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  Health

  Highly pathogenic avian influenza detected in Boone County

  The Iowa Department of Agriculture and Land Stewardship confirmed a case of the highly pathogenic avian influenza in Boone County, marking the state’s seventh detection of the bird flu in 2026.

  SyndicatedCami KoonsSep 22, 20261 min read

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  Business

  Sand supports letting Iowa prison workers bargain as public safety employees

  Democratic gubernatorial candidate Rob Sand said he would support classifying prison employees as public safety workers to give them access to more bargaining rights under Iowa law.

  SyndicatedRobin OpsahlSep 22, 20264 min read