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NSF Grant Will Fund Research Into Midwestern Severe Weather
The University of Iowa is receiving a six-million-dollar grant to lead a multistate initiative to help those in agriculture mitigate the effects of increasing severe weather. The funds come from the National Science Foundation. Small sensors will be developed by the University of Iowa and will be deployed in Nebraska, Iowa and Kansas. The University says it will use the data collected to help with model forecasts. They say the model forecasts will help those in agriculture manage field operations around the weather.
Just How Many Iowa Jobs Did John Deere Cut This Year?
In July, John Deere announced that there would be layoffs all across the company. Company officials gave the following explanation for the most recent round of layoffs;. "Despite our efforts to contain costs and optimize production and inventory levels, the strategies we have implemented – including a global hiring freeze – have proven insufficient in addressing the challenges posed by declining customer demand, rising costs, and prevailing economic uncertainties crucial for ensuring the long-term health of our business."
Iowa’s Annual Sales Tax Holiday Starts Today
(State) Iowa’s annual sales tax holiday is today (Friday) and Saturday. The Iowa Department of Revenue says all businesses that are open during the sales tax holiday must participate. No sales tax or local option sales tax will be collected on sales of an article of clothing or footwear having a selling price less than $100.
Leaders for Iowa's new Division of Special Education named
(The Center Square) - The Iowa Department of Education appointed a familiar face to lead its newly restored Division of Special Education. Dr. Barbara Guy, who served as Director of Special Education and Bureau Chief of Student and Family Special Education Service, was named Division Administrator of State Accountability and Student Supports, the BOE said in a news release Thursday. Gov. Kim Reynolds pushed for changes in how the state...
Collection of vintage aircraft makes stop at Iowa airport
(Radio Iowa) – A squadron of rare airplanes from the World War Two era has landed in central Iowa, all of which are open for tours as well as for flights — though many rides are already sold out. Cheryl Hilvert, tour leader for the Air Power History...
Fevold selected for Iowa 4-H Hall of Fame
GLADBROOK – Gladbrook resident Becky Fevold is this year’s Tama County inductee for the Iowa 4-H Hall of Fame. The Iowa 4-H Foundation sponsors the annual Iowa 4-H Hall of Fame induction ceremony at the Iowa State Fair. Inductees into the Iowa 4-H Hall of Fame represent the many people in Iowa who have contributed countless hours to the 4-H program. They work tirelessly to see that Iowa’s youth have a great learning experience in a safe and fun environment. These adults have modeled volunteerism, community service, integrity, and leadership to Iowa’s youth. Their legacy is the young people they have mentored who will in turn support the continuation of a 4-H program that builds Iowa’s leaders. Only one individual or couple per county can be nominated each year. Inductees can be recognized posthumously.
Iowa State Fair a showcase of education and advocation for Iowa Agriculture
Less than a week from now, Iowans will descend on Des Moines for the Iowa State Fair. It is a chance for our citizens to celebrate everything about Iowa. Among those things we celebrate is the agriculture industry. Whether it is the animals we show to the food we eat, Iowa farmers are held in high esteem at the yearly event.
Third-party presidential hopefuls, congressional candidates to speak at Iowa State Fair
Ten candidates will speak at the Des Moines Register’s political soapbox during the Iowa State Fair this year — including two candidates running for the presidency, the Register reported. There will be fewer presidential candidates at the fair this year compared to 2023, when GOP presidential hopefuls flooded the Iowa State Fairgrounds in the lead-up […]
Doll Distributing: A Legacy of Success in the Heart of Iowa
For over half a century, Doll Distributing has been an integral part of Iowa’s business landscape. As the company prepares to travel to Ames for the Iowa Family Business Conference on Nov. 2, it’s an excellent time to reflect on their remarkable journey and enduring legacy. Merlin and...
Lottery player told she had won $5.5 million found $2,000 missing, as warning issued over ‘too good to be true’ calls
A LOTTERY player was the victim of a scam that robbed her of thousands. The woman had been promised $5.5 million she never received. An Iowa woman was targeted by lottery scammers who claimed she had won $5.5 million, KTVO — an ABC and CBS affiliate — reported. The Iowa Attorney General’s Office said the victim […]