A large fire at a northern Iowa egg farm has caused injuries to a local firefighter. A spokesperson with Hawkeye Pride Egg Farm in Corwith confirmed the injury to Brownfield Friday afternoon. The spokesperson said the fire, which developed Thursday night, also killed several flocks of hens. No employees were harmed. The company says it’s […]
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