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Iowa early News headlines: Wed., May 29th, 2013

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May 29th, 2013 by Ric Hanson

Here is the latest Iowa news from The Associated Press

DES MOINES, Iowa (AP) — The U.S. Department of Agriculture says 85 percent of Iowa’s corn crop and 40 percent of the state’s soybean crop has been planted. The estimates released yesterday by the USDA’s National Agricultural Statistics Service show the corn crop is far behind the five-year-average of 98 percent for this time of year. The soybean crop’s five-year average is 83 percent planted by this time. The rain also has improved pasture and range conditions, with 89 percent now seen as in fair, good or excellent conditions.

WATERLOO, Iowa (AP) — Organizers of My Waterloo Days are looking for alternative locations for some events because of high water on the Cedar River. The Waterloo-Cedar Falls Courier reports the high water could jeopardize the Dragon Boat Races and Waterhawks Ski Show. The events had been planned to conclude the festival, which runs from tomorrow through Sunday.

DES MOINES, Iowa (AP) — Republican House Speaker Kraig Paulsen says he’s seriously considering running for the Iowa congressional seat being vacated by U.S. Representative Bruce Braley’s run for Senate. Paulsen said yesterday that he is contemplating the 2014 race now that the legislative session has concluded. He says he expects to make a decision within two months.

SIOUX CITY, Iowa (AP) — The Woodbury County Board has approved policing agreements with five small towns. The Sioux City Journal says the board approved the agreements yesterday and deputies can begin enforcing the town ordinances.