Iowa governor pardons turkeys, touts industry’s impact

The governor’s annual turkey pardoning ceremony highlights an industry that employs 38,000 Iowans and produces about 12 million turkeys annually. Governor Kim Reynolds hosted the event at the governor’s mansion in Des Moines as two turkeys roamed the grounds. “Today’s honored guests are Tailfeather and Wingding,” Reynolds said, as the turkeys responded with gobbles. “There […]

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