The Trump Administration is announcing direct payments to farmers who’ve taken a financial hit due to international trade disputes. The U.S.D.A. also plans to buy dairy products, pork and other commodities like fruits and nuts for distribution to food banks. U.S. Agriculture Secretary Sonny Perdue spoke with reporters this afternoon by telephone. “This, obviously, is a […]Powered by WPeMatico
A rare copy of one of the most important documents in American history will go on display in central Iowa this week. The print of the Declaration of Independence will be shown in Altoona as part of the community’s 150th anniversary. Victoria Veatch, spokeswoman for the Altoona Area Historical Society, says the museum is borrowing […]Powered by WPeMatico
An autopsy is planned on the body of a Florida woman who drowned in the Upper Iowa River Sunday afternoon northwest of Decorah. Information from the Iowa Department of Natural Resources says kayakers found the body of 65-year-old Susan Ann Fechhelm, of St. Petersburg, Florida near the shoreline and attempted to provide immediate medical attention. […]Powered by WPeMatico
While police continue to look for clues in the disappearance of a 20-year-old University of Iowa student from Poweshiek County, her friends and family are working to clear up some misinformation about the case. Mollie Tibbetts went missing last Wednesday night in Brooklyn. Her aunt, Kim Calderwood, told KCRG-TV one of the biggest misconceptions she’s […]Powered by WPeMatico
After years of trying to fix critical problems in many of the nation’s Veterans Affairs hospitals, Iowa Senator Chuck Grassley says confirming Robert Wilkie on Monday as the new VA Secretary is a big plus. Grassley, a Republican, says Wilkie has proven himself as being a supporter of whistleblowers and he doesn’t retaliate against those […]Powered by WPeMatico
The Iowa Lottery scratched out a record in sales for the fiscal year that ended June 30th. Lottery spokesperson Mary Neubauer says total sales were $371 million — and the $87.1 million that’ll go to the state is the second highest amount every produced. Neubauer says the first product ever sold by the Iowa Lottery […]Powered by WPeMatico
Lennox Industries will rebuild in Marshalltown. The factory which produces heating and cooling equipment was heavily damaged by last week’s tornado. Marshalltown Mayor Joel Greer made the announcement at last night’s city council meeting. “They’re willing to rebuild and just think of the kind of money it’s going to take to get that plant back in […]Powered by WPeMatico
Iowa State All-Big 12 junior defensive tackle Ray Lima was named to a pair of national award watch lists this morning. Lima is a member of the Bronko Nagurski Trophy watch list, given annually to the nation’s best defensive player, and the Outland Trophy watch list, an award handed out to college football’s best interior […]Powered by WPeMatico
Thousands of bicyclists on RAGBRAI are pedaling 62 miles today from Jefferson to Ames, but they’ll bypass one of Iowa’s oldest state parks. The RAGBRAI route was originally set to go through Ledges State Park near Boone, but the main road through the park has been under floodwater for weeks. Ledges State Park Manager Andy […]Powered by WPeMatico
