Iowans with food allergies need to be vigilant at holiday parties
It’s the last weekend before Christmas and the upcoming holiday gatherings could be hazardous, even life-threatening, for kids who have serious food allergies and food restrictions. Dr. Samantha Knox, a […]
Congressional debate over ACA tax credits could impact one in four farmers
A member of the U.S. House Committee on Oversight and Government Reform says the ongoing debate in Congress to extend the Affordable Care Act tax credits will directly impact many […]
Iced over water could have led to death of geese on southwest Iowa lakes
Iowa DNR State Veterinarian Rachel Ruden says the cold weather freezing up waterways likely led to the deaths of Canada geese in southwest Iowa from avian influenza. Dr. Ruden says […]
Joel De Wit
Justice For All
Sioux County Sheriff’s Office Echoes Warning on Mail Theft-Related Check Fraud
The Sioux County Sheriff’s Office is echoing a warning from the Plymouth County Sheriff’s Office about an increase in check fraud tied to mail theft. In a social media post, […]
A look ahead at the 2026 Fort Wayne Farm Show
The 2026 Fort Wayne Farm Show is set for January 13-15 at the Allen County War Memorial Coliseum in Fort Wayne, Indiana. AUDIO: Dan Slowinski, Fort Wayne Farm Show Director […]
Ag economist: USMCA uncertainty could be a negotiating strategy
An ag economist says he’s watching how the Trump administration reviews the U.S. Canada Mexico Trade Agreement. Allen Featherstone with Kansas State University with says the Trump administration has hinted […]
Rural Mainstreet Economy expands in December
The latest Rural Mainstreet Index reveals the rural economy has climbed above growth neutral for just the second time in 2025. Creighton University economist Ernie Goss tells Brownfield rural bank […]
Iowa Rock ‘n Roll Music Association Has New Leadership
The Iowa Rock ‘n Roll Music Association has announced a new slate of officers. Ted Poulsen has been selected as President and Chairman of the Board, with Kirk Webb named […]
OEFFA says Farmer Bridge Assistance Program fails to benefit organic and specialty crop growers
One ag group says the Trump administration’s Farmer Bridge Assistance Program fails to benefit organic and specialty crop growers. Nicole Wolcott, policy coordinator for the Ohio Ecological Food and Farm Association, says […]