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USDA and Heartland taking applications for $3.7 million food businesses grant
The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) and Heartland Regional Food Business Center are accepting grant applications from small- to mid-sized farmers and food businesses in the central U.S. The first round of Business Builder Grants is worth about $3.7 million, and awardees will receive between $5,000 to $50,000. Only projects based in Iowa, Missouri, Kansas, […]
Midwest Miracle: Iowa Eggplant Shatters World Record!
A monster eggplant grown in Iowa has set a new world record. Iowa farmer Dave Bennett has cultivated his way into the record books. This Davis County wonder didn't just break the record; it shattered it. The Iowa Department of Agriculture confirmed that Bennett's purple powerhouse tipped the scales at...
Iowa State Fair: Interactive STEM day activities energize Iowa youth
DES MOINES, Iowa — Before the Iowa State Fair drew to a close Sunday night, thousands of fairgoers enjoyed the festivities of STEM day. The family-friendly event hosted by the Iowa Governor’s STEM Advisory Council brought all sorts of hands-on learning activities to the grand concourse. One regional...
Noah Kent advances to U.S. Amateur Finals
The magical run of Noah Kent at the U.S. Amateur rolls on. The sophomore Iowa golfer advanced to the U.S. Amateur finals on Saturday with a win over Jackson Buchannan from the University of Illinois. That match ended on the 18th hole. Kent was one up headed into the final hole and striped his second […] The post Noah Kent advances to U.S. Amateur Finals appeared first on On3.
Aldi Vegetables Sold In Illinois Raised To Class-1 Recall Status
My wife said this to me the other day: "Is it my imagination, or are we getting food recall warnings and notices just about every day lately, and don't most of them have something to do with listeria?" She's not wrong. From deli meat to vegetables, over the last few...
Fleetwood Mac tribute band Rumours comes to Galesburg
The Orpheum Theatre, in partnership with Grandstand Concerts, has announced that Rumours: The Ultimate Fleetwood Mac Show will hit the stage on Thursday, Sept. 5. From period-accurate equipment and costumes to spot-on characterizations and musical performances, Rumours takes the audience back to the iconic band’s youthful glory years of 1975 to 1987.
1 man dead in Galesburg shooting incident
GALESBURG, Ill. — One man is dead after a 'shooting incident,' according to a press release from Galesburg Police. Around 8:30 p.m. on Saturday, Aug. 17, officers responded to the 1400 block of Moshier Ave. for a shooting. Officers entered the home and found Heath D. Williams, Sr. with...
KENT Day for job seekers set at IowaWORKS, Davenport
KENT Corporation will host KENT Day at IowaWORKS to help connect job seekers recently affected by layoffs to open positions in the company, according to a news release. Headquartered in Muscatine, KENT is the parent company of four operating companies that are engaged in corn wet milling, the production of animal feeds and manufacture food, beverage and ingredients, agriculture and pet products.
DNC in Chicago: Tim Walz’ wife makes surprise address to Illinois Democrats
CHICAGO - A surprise guest visited Illinois Democrats as they gathered for their first delegation breakfast of Chicago’s Democratic National Convention. Minnesota Gov. Tim Walz’ wife Gwen Walz received a standing ovation when she was introduced as a speaker, during a high-energy program that featured addresses from Gov. J.B. Pritzker, Illinois Sen. Tammy Duckworth, and New Jersey Sen. Cory Booker.
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