The U.S. Senate is expected to vote this week on the Farm Bill, though Iowa Senator Chuck Grassley says the Senate version will not include a controversial element. Republicans in the House passed a Farm Bill that includes a work requirement for food stamp recipients, something Democrats are rallying against. “I support work requirements for […]Powered by WPeMatico
Rock Valley Mayor, Kevin Van Otterloo says he is more than satisfied with the response from the railroad following the derailment of tanker cars and the release of crude oil upstream of the city Friday near Doon. “They’re very supportive, they’ve really helped –they’re trying everything they can. I can’t say enough good about them, […]Powered by WPeMatico
A man has been arrested for leaving the scene of an accident in southeast Iowa that left one boy dead and his brother injured. Nine-year-old Merlin Beechy and his 12-year-old brother, Nathan, were both struck by a pickup as they walked on a rural road near their home, west of Drakesville, just before 10 p.m. […]Powered by WPeMatico
The Iowa Supreme Court has issued a key ruling on the constitutionality of Iowa’s embattled right-to-farm law. The director of the Center for Ag Law at Iowa State University, Kristine Tidgren, says — in one respect — the decision is a victory for livestock producers. “The plaintiffs really wanted the court to say that the […]Powered by WPeMatico
The U.S. Food and Drug Administration has approved a prescription form of cannabis oil as treatment for patients with two rare forms of epilepsy. A West Des Moines mother whose daughter has chronic epilepsy says the move means insurance may cover this new drug that’s derived from the marijuana plant, but does not contain the […]Powered by WPeMatico
The Fourth of July falls on a Wednesday this year and many Iowans are either taking a long weekend before or after the Fourth — or they’re taking all of next week off. Nick Jarmusz, spokesman for AAA-Iowa, says the motor club survey indicates it’ll be a vacation weekend like never before. “This is going […]Powered by WPeMatico
The U.S. Department of Agriculture’s weekly update on Iowa crops is usually strictly business and released after the grain markets close for the day. Monday’s report had a bit of tongue-in-cheek message. It noted Iowa farmers had only two-days suitable for field work during the past week and says activities included “checking rain gauges and […]Powered by WPeMatico
The Better Business Bureau is warning of vehicle sales scams that are popping up in multiple states in the region. BBB spokesman Dan Hendrickson says Iowans should beware of ads on Craigslist and in Autotrader and other free publications, particularly if the seller suggests a third-party handle the transaction. “They’re seeing ads for cars, trucks, […]Powered by WPeMatico
The 2018 World Food Prize will be presented in Iowa later this year to two men from Britain. World Food Prize President Kenneth Quinn today revealed the selection of this year’s laureates – Lawrence Haddad and David Nabarro. “Through their leadership, our laureates have inspired efforts by governments and by countless thousands and thousands of […]Powered by WPeMatico
