The sweeping federal layoffs in recent days included caretakers for thousands of poultry and herd animals at the USDA National Centers for Animal Health in Ames. The facility is at the forefront of foreign disease diagnostics and livestock vaccine research, including developing a bird flu vaccine for dairy cows. A scientist at the facility, who […]
State funding approved for Des Moines soccer stadium, Newton Speedway races, Cherokee shooting range
The Iowa Economic Development Authority board approved state funding for several sports-related projects today. IEDA spokesperson Kanan Kappleman says they approved