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Orange City Explores Rec Facility while Advancing Housing and Infrastructure Projects
Orange City leaders are beginning early discussions on a potential community recreation and fitness facility, while also moving forward with housing expansion and long-term infrastructure planning following their latest city
Iowa archery tourney on target for next weekend
Several thousand students from across Iowa will be aiming to win medals and scholarship money in the 19th annual state archery tournament next weekend. Zach Benttine, the Iowa DNR’s archery
Sioux County Sheriff: Upcoming Fundraising Mailing is Legitimate
The Sioux County Sheriff’s Office is alerting residents to a legitimate mailing they may soon see in their mailbox. Sheriff Nate Huizenga says the Iowa State Sheriffs’ and Deputies’ Association
Rock Valley Police Warn of Scam Spoofing Local Hospital Phone Number
The Rock Valley Police Department is alerting residents to a potential scam targeting the community, particularly older residents, using a familiar local phone number. According to police, individuals have reported
Plan for 4-year degrees from Iowa community colleges hits Senate snag
A bill that would have had five Iowa community colleges start offering a limited number of four year degrees has stalled in the Senate. Senate Majority Leader Mike Klimesh of
Iowa House OKs HMO tax hike to draw millions in federal matching fund
The Iowa House has passed a bill to temporarily raise the premium tax on private companies that offer HMOs to Iowans as well as the three companies that manage Iowa’s
Farm Bureau opposes proposed railroad merger
A farm organization is opposing the planned merger between the Union Pacific and Norfolk and Southern railroads because of rural service and cost concerns. American Farm Bureau Federation economist Danny
Cover crops can raise yields and cut costs over time
The director of the University of Missouri’s Center for Regenerative Agriculture says the yield benefits of cover crops take time. Rob Myers says it takes three to five years for
Celebrating Women in Agriculture
I come from a long line of women in agriculture. National Agriculture Week during National Women’s History Month is the perfect time to recognize and celebrate them! The post Celebrating
NCBA says updated tax code gives cattle producers tools to expand operations and plan for the next generation
A lobbyist with the National Cattlemen’s Beef Association says recent changes to the tax code provides incentives for producers to invest back into their operations. Executive director, government affairs Kent
