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Goal of the new White Coat Network is to reverse Iowa’s physician shortage
A new mentoring program aims to help medical professionals make connections across Iowa’s healthcare industry. The Iowa White Coat Network is designed to strengthen the state’s workforce and encourage physicians

Iowa State University Launches Free Cyber Resilience Training
To mitigate cyber security threats, Iowa State University is leading a new statewide initiative providing free training exercises to help communities prepare for major technology disruptions. The Iowa Cyber Resilience

Sioux County Youth Honored for Outstanding Exhibits at the Iowa State Fair
More than 2,450 youth exhibitors displayed 3,378 static 4-H exhibits in the Bruce L. Rastetter 4-H Exhibits Building at the Iowa State Fair. Youth showcased their cumulative learning projects in

Dordt University to Showcase Research at Agriculture Stewardship Center
Dordt University is inviting the public to explore the latest advancements in agricultural research during an upcoming open house at its Agriculture Stewardship Center. The event will take place this
Iowa Ag Secretary candidate Chris Jones says water quality has become key campaign issue
Chris Jones, the Democrat who’s running to be Iowa’s next Secretary of Agriculture, says water quality has become a major issue in the 2026 campaign. “Back in January I was
NASA administrator makes pitch to Iowa State students
NASA Administrator Jared Isaacman visited Iowa State University and Ames National Laboratory today. Isaacman wrapped up his visit with a speech to a full auditorium of students and told them
Canadian tariffs take effect and economist says it could recreate North American trade flows
An ag economist says the latest escalation between the U.S. and Canada could permanently alter the trade relationship between the two countries. Ian Sheldon with Ohio State University tells Brownfield, “I think this
Wet fall forecast raises concerns about harvest timing
A north central Ohio farmer says recent weather over the past month has led to uneven crop development across the state. Patty Mann says both corn and soybeans are all
Expanding drought creates mounting challenges for Missouri cattle producers
Expanding drought conditions are creating additional challenges for cattle producers in parts of the country. Tony Hancock with the Missouri Department of Agriculture says, “In Southern Missouri, things are getting pretty
Wheat gains on slow Black Sea exports, weather concerns
Soybeans were higher on short covering and technical buying. Soybeans are watching late development weather ahead of the USDA’s supply, demand, and production update out Friday. Early expectations are for
