Blood from eastern Iowa donors is now helping struggling hospitals in the Los Angeles area, as the still-burning wildfires have claimed at least 24 lives. Amanda Hess, spokeswoman for ImpactLife in Davenport, says they’re part of a national coalition of blood centers that routinely share supplies wherever they’re needed. Hess says, “Our responsiveness in disaster […]
Iowa harvest appears to be slightly ahead of average
The weekly U.S.D.A. crop report is on hold while the government remains on shutdown, but the state’s top ag official says