USDA invests $40.3 million in food financing initiative
The USDA is awarding more than $40 million to improve local food financing partnerships and expand food access across the country. Deputy Secretary Xochitl Torres Small tells Brownfield the Healthy […]
HPAI in dairy cattle not impacting demand, markets
A market consultant says the recent outbreaks of highly pathogenic avian influenza in lactating dairy cows is not affecting demand or the dairy markets. Mike North with Ever.ag tells Brownfield, […]
Police say man who went to use Iowa library’s phone had guns, meth
Authorities say a man who went to the Forest City Public Library to use the library’s phone to call police now faces gun and drug-related charges. Forest City’s police chief […]
Drake football hopes to “Raise the Bar”
Drake football coach Todd Stepsis says the Bulldogs are using a new motto during spring drills. After going a combined 5-17 in 2021 and 2022 the Bulldogs used “Be the […]
Iowa adds transfer guard
Guard Drew Thelwell signed a scholarship tender with the Iowa men’s basketball team for the 2024-25 season, it was announced Wednesday by head coach Fran McCaffery. Thelwell has one year […]
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Iowa may ban insurers from requiring non-medical switching of prescriptions
A bill on its way to the governor would prohibit insurance companies from forcing Iowa customers to switch to a different prescription drug if there’s no medical reason for the […]
Hy-Vee is buying Indiana grocery store chain
The West Des Moines-based Hy-Vee grocery store chain is acquiring a chain in Indiana. Hy-Vee announced it is in the process of acquiring the Strack & Van Til Food Markets […]
Study: Iowa’s post-foster care program is succeeding
An Iowa State University study concludes the state of Iowa is offering a successful program model for young people after they leave the foster care system. Professor Carl Weems, who […]
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