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Indiana Pork investing in future workforce through education initiatives
The director of strategic outreach for Indiana Pork says a new partnership with the National Pork Producers Council is focused on helping students explore careers within the pork sector. Chad Martin says
UnityPoint Health to cut 207 jobs in IT
UnityPoint Health says it is eliminating 207 jobs in its Information Technology Department. A statement says the changes includes outsourcing some of the IT functions to third-party vendors later this
New World Screwworm education efforts on the rise
The director of commodity programs and food systems with the Illinois Farm Bureau says educational efforts around the threat of New World Screwworm are ramping up. Tasha Bunting says even
Feenstra Launches Third Ad in Statewide Campaign for Governor
Fourth District Congressman Randy Feenstra has released the third television ad in his multimillion-dollar campaign for governor, outlining his priorities on taxes, regulation, and economic growth. The ad is part
Push for more protein provides new markets for Iowa dairy producers
The increased demand for protein-rich foods is creating some new opportunities for Iowa dairy producers. Iowa State University Extension Dairy specialist Fred Hall says the use of weight loss drugs
Suspect in shooting jailed after locking down Davenport hospital
One of the Quad Cities’ largest medical centers was locked down last night by the threat of gun violence. As Davenport police responded to a shots fired call at an
Kubota breaks ground on $30M equipment test center in Kansas
Ag equipment manufacturer Kubota has broken ground on a $30 million equipment test center in Salina, Kansas. The company says the investment will expand its engineering testing and product development
Sheriff Thanks Dispatchers During National Public Safety Telecommunicators Week
This is National Public Safety Telecommunicators Week, a time to recognize those who serve as the first point of contact in emergencies and provide critical support to law enforcement, fire,
NPB – Market Growth
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Requiring English proficiency test for Iowa-issued CDLs
The legislature has passed a bill to require anyone seeking a commercial driver’s license or CDL permit in Iowa to pass an English proficiency test. Representative Ann Meyer of Fort
