Former Senator Harkin endorses Democrat Jones for Iowa Ag Secretary
Former U.S. Senator Tom Harkin has endorsed Chris Jones, the Democrat running for Iowa Secretary of Agriculture. Jones is a retired University of Iowa professor and author of a book […]
Iowa’s U.S. Senator Ernst holds final Small Business Expo
Iowa Senator Joni Ernst says a bill she co-sponsored has closed loopholes in two federal programs that award military contracts to small businesses that are engaged in research and development […]
Ag economist says increased land-use pressures likely to contribute to higher land values
In this episode of Managing for Profit, Michael Langemeier with Purdue’s Center for Commercial Agriculture takes a deeper dive into the latest Ag Economy Barometer survey. The post Ag economist […]
Donations of fans, ACs are needed to help keep Iowans in need cool
A central Iowa nonprofit group is asking for donations of air conditioners and fans to help with emergency cooling services this summer. IMPACT provides resources for low-income Iowans, but its […]
Donations of fans, ACs are sought to help keep needy Iowans cool
A central Iowa nonprofit group is asking for donations of air conditioners and fans to help with emergency cooling services this summer. IMPACT provides resources for low-income Iowans, but its […]
Webster City metal machining company is bought by Italian firm
An Italian-based company, Bonomi Group, is buying a factory in north-central Iowa. Perin Manufacturing Company is a precision machining manufacturer located in Webster City. The company specializes in the high-precision […]
Rock Valley Man Charged After Alleged Domestic Assault in Front of Children
A Rock Valley man is facing multiple charges after police say he assaulted his girlfriend in their apartment while two children were present and later prevented her from calling for […]
Sioux County Hears Data Center Pitch; Moratorium Still in Effect
A company interested in redeveloping the former Bison Renewable Energy site in Sioux County says it wants to build a smaller-scale data center that would make use of existing infrastructure, […]
Iowa companies part of proposed egg fixing settlement
The U.S. Justice Department has proposed a settlement with the nation’s largest egg producers who allegedly conspired to fix prices between June of 2022 and March 2025. The settlement involves […]
UI math professor wins global acclaim and part of a $1M prize
A University of Iowa professor of mathematical sciences who’s retiring today is being awarded what’s considered the Nobel Prize for his field, after spending decades helping to build one of […]