Board Member Klocke Gives Insight on New Hawarden Foundation
Nearly nine months after severe flooding devasted a number of communities in Northwest Iowa, many are still going through the recovery process including the city of Hawarden. A non-profit in […]
UI grad students fear loss of contracts, research jobs due to federal cuts
Graduate students at the University of Iowa say they’re concerned about possible changes to their employment and admissions contracts. Two days before Spring Break, grad students in the English Department […]
Avoid pre-plant tillage if it’s wet
An extension corn agronomist says one tip for a successful planting season is avoiding pre-plant tillage when soils are too wet. Jeff Coulter is with the University of Minnesota. “If […]
Ag groups seek tax policy permanence
Nearly 270 farm organizations are asking Congress to permanently extend several expiring tax provisions important to agriculture. Chuck Conner with the National Council of Farmer Cooperatives says there’s about $5 […]
Farmer concern about MAHA movement
The president of the Minnesota Soybean Growers Association is concerned the “Make America Healthy Again” movement could be detrimental to agriculture. Darin Johnson, who farms near Wells, says its critical […]
Cash dairy prices mixed, butter sales up Tuesday
Cash dairy prices were mixed again Tuesday on the Chicago Mercantile Exchange. Dry whey was up $0.01 at $0.51. One sale was recorded at that price. Forty-pound cheese blocks were […]
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Iowa board approves funding for poultry robot, solar roofing
The Iowa Economic Development Board recently approved funds for three start-up businesses. IEDA spokesperson Kanan Kappelman says Ames-based Janas Materials was awarded a $100,000 loan to help refine its product. […]
Lehman named IGCA Assistant Coach of the Year
Sioux Center’s Brock Lehman has been named one of the Iowa Girls Coaches Association Assistant Coach of the Year Award for the 2024-25 basketball season. Coach Lehman has developed genuine […]
Hawarden United Foundation formed to help with flood recovery
A newly formed non-profit in Hawarden has been formed by community members to collect and distribute funds in an effort to aid in flood recovery and community needs. The Hawarden […]
