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Drainage School Helps Make the Connection for Field Tile Industry
AMES, Iowa – Field tile drainage is a critical component of Iowa agriculture – making fields more accessible and reducing the amount of surface runoff and waterlogging that would otherwise occur. Nearly one-third of Iowa farmland is currently tiled. But an ongoing challenge is replacing old tile systems...
Saia Expands Network with New Terminals in California and Iowa
Saia announced the opening of two new freight terminals, one in Stockton, California, and the other in Davenport, Iowa. These new terminals are part of Saia's growth strategy, which includes recent openings in Montana, New Jersey, Texas, and Utah. The company plans to open 18 to 21 terminals this year, and plans to spend its $1 billion capital expenditures budget on real estate, equipment, and IT projects.
Loring Hospital Contributes $28.27 Million To State Economy In 2023
Iowa hospitals play a central role in supporting their home community’s vitality, and Loring Hospital in Sac City is no exception, contributing an estimated $28.27 million to the state’s economy in 2023. According to a recent report released by the Iowa Hospital Association (IHA), Loring Hospital supported 225 jobs throughout the state, 118 of which were direct employment at Loring. In total, the hospital paid $7.1 million in wages and benefits to staff, which is then spent locally to support area businesses. The full IHA Economic Impact of Hospitals in Iowa 2023 report is included below.
Dubuque Museum Grabs $10K Iowa Tourism Grant
Great news for the National Mississippi River Museum & Aquarium in Dubuque. They've just received a $10,000 grant from the Iowa Tourism Office, which is part of the Iowa Economic Development Authority. This money will help fund a special digital marketing campaign in Illinois and Wisconsin during the summer of 2024.
Illinois and Wisconsin Residents On Alert After Black Bear Sightings
Residents of Illinois are being urged to keep their eyes open after recent confirmed sightings of black bears in several counties across the state. Rare Black Bear Sightings Prompt Caution from Illinois DNR. The Illinois Department of Natural Resources (IDNR) issued a cautionary statement, noting that while black bear sightings...
Augustana announces new director of student activities
Augustana College, Rock Island, has announces that Reynard Benschop will serve as director of Student Activities, Leadership & Engagement, a news release says. Benschop, who previously served as associate director of student activities at Hamilton College, Clinton, N.Y., started at the college July 15. Benschop will lead the college’s Office...
Driver crashes car into Rock Island residence early Sunday morning, police investigating
ROCK ISLAND, Ill. — Police are investigating after a driver crashed their car into a residence early Sunday morning in Rock Island, according to Chief of Police Timothy McCloud. The incident happened around 1:30 a.m. on July 21. McCloud said there were no witnesses, but officials believe the driver...
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