Local, State & Ag News
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
