A rising number of beginning farmers are seeking help with loans and other financial planning, according to a report from the Center for Rural Affairs. Wyatt Fraas, the center’s farm and community assistance director, says he advises most of those who are just starting out to apply for loans through the USDA’s Farm Service Agency. […]Powered by WPeMatico
A state law passed in 2012 called on Iowa schools to identify struggling readers and improve the quality of reading instruction. In some elementary schools, reading aloud is being emphasized. “Our staff has spent multiple weeks teaching, modeling, observing, conferring, self-reflecting on what fluent readers look and sound like in our classrooms,” says Brian Vaughn, principal of […]Powered by WPeMatico
The executive director of the Iowa Turkey Federation says Iowa growers are still feeling some hang-over effects from the 2015 Avian Influenza (AI) or bird flu outbreak that saw the loss of millions of birds. Gretta Irwin says turkey producers have been able to replenish their flocks, however the demand has been down. “That is […]Powered by WPeMatico
Its’ an annual tradition — but many people across the country still have questions about the proper methods for cooking and preparing turkey for their Thanksgiving dinner. Iowa Turkey Federation executive director Gretta Irwin says a common mistake is not allowing enough time to properly thaw the holiday bird. She says turkeys will thaw at […]Powered by WPeMatico
The deaths of two Iowans in separate traffic crashes last night are serving as a reminder of the importance of wearing seat belts. According to the State Patrol, both 21-year-old Kyle Borota of Garwin and 17-year-old Stephen Fernandez, Jr. of Pleasantville lost control of their pickups, left the road and rolled in ditches. The crashes […]Powered by WPeMatico
The only challenger to defeat a statewide elected official this year says it’s a rare situation and there are no guidelines for this transition period before he takes his new post. Thirty-six-year-old Rob Sand will be sworn in as State Auditor in early January. “It’s incredibly unusual for a down-ballot, statewide challenger to beat an […]Powered by WPeMatico
A 51-year-old Davenport man is under arrest, charged with seven counts of insurance fraud. Terrence Loronzo Edwards faces felony charges of presenting false information and ongoing criminal conduct. The fraud bureau in the Iowa Insurance Division began investigating Edwards last January. He’s accused of submitting several false insurance claims to different insurance companies. He’s being […]Powered by WPeMatico
Tens of thousands of Iowans will be traveling for Thanksgiving and they could face a challenge getting home a few days after the holiday. The immediate forecast calls for warmer temperatures for much of Iowa with highs in the 40s and even low 50s in some areas. The National Weather Service say that should last […]Powered by WPeMatico
One person was killed, another injured, in the crash of a pickup truck last night at the intersection of two Marshall County roads. A vehicle driven by 21-year old Kyle Borota of Garwin went out of control, entered a farm field, and rolled over. Borota was killed in the accident, and a passenger, 18-year old […]Powered by WPeMatico
