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Iowa is one of the best states to raise kids in

By Mandy Billings Jun 17, 2023 | 5:29 AM

(Undated)  —  Iowa is one of the top states for raising children a new study says. According to the study from ProCare Therapy, Iowa is the eighth-best state for raising kids. The study ranked all 50 states based on factors such as graduation rates, childcare costs, access to childcare, and more.

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