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Study shows insecticides linked to Wisconsin monarch butterfly decline
The monarch butterfly is one of the most recognizable species in North America. But, the iconic orange and black insect is getting harder to find in Wisconsin. A newly released study shows a link between the decline of butterflies and the use of agricultural insecticides in the Midwest. “Both butterfly...
5 Olympic Events Iowans Are Guaranteed a Gold Medal!
The 2024 Summer Olympics have been underway for about one week and at the time of writing, the United States leads the total medal count with France in 2nd, and China in 3rd. In early July, we learned that Iowans have won 13 gold medals in the summer Olympics, not counting team sports where teammates were born in different states.
Landing lunkers, searching for smallies
Fishing tournaments with the Iowa Great Lakes Bass Club. The sun hasn’t yet broken the horizon. The parking lot at Templar Park is illuminated only by the faint glow of dawn and punctuated by the brake lights of boat trailers. Anglers are gearing up for the monthly tournament organized...
Northwest Bank Stage at CCF
Spencer, IA (Northwest Iowa Now) — The lineup of free entertainment appearing at the Northwest Bank Stage during this year’s Clay County Fair has been announced. Appearing the first three days, September 7th-9th will be Noah Sonie HYPE, a combination of magic and hypnosis; and Transit Authority, a “Chicago Tribute Band.”
Iowa DOT weighs in on safety following 2 pedestrian fatalities on same road
DES MOINES, Iowa — The Iowa Department of Transportation says traffic fatalities in Iowa are down from last year, but pedestrian fatalities are much higher. So far in 2024, there have been 169 traffic related deaths in Iowa. That's 39 less than there were at the same time last year.
Iowa has nation's second-highest share of 65+ workers
Data: BLS; Map: Kavya Beheraj/AxiosIowa has the second-highest share of people 65 and older in the workforce, according to preliminary 2023 census data.Why it matters: The composition of a workforce influences business decisions and impacts the state's economy, Peter Orazem, an economist at Iowa State University, tells Axios.State of play: Nationally, 18.7% of adults 65 or over were still working last year. Iowa had 23.9%, while Vermont had the most with 25.6%.Threat level: Businesses factor in their ability to attract and retain workers when locating or exciting locations, Orazem said.Workforce retention and attraction were the top concerns among Iowa executives in a recent Economic Outlook Survey from the Iowa Business Council, the DSM Register reports.The big picture: It's not uncommon these days for older Americans to stay in the workforce, particularly in states with older populations.Today's older workers are better educated, work more hours and are more likely to receive employer benefits, compared to past decades, per a 2023 Pew Research Center report.Read more