Several backyard chicken operations remain under quarantine in Iowa following this year’s bird flu outbreak, but state officials announced today that all commercial operations have been given approval to restock their farms. The disease affected more than 31 million chickens and turkeys in Iowa and led to countries such as China, South Korea and South […]
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Play at Coe College addresses farmland t...
The transfer of farmland is a critical issue in Iowa; one that the play “Map of My Kingdom” tackles through storytelling. On November 4, the Linn County Food Systems Council, along with Coe College’s Sustainability Council and Environmental Club, are sponsoring a performance of the play, followed by a panel discussion with local leaders involved […]
First Farm Crawl among events this weeke...
So many events are happening this weekend, and we’re not talking football. The Sweetgrass Flute & Nature Fest, Iowa’s first Native American style flute festival, is happening at Prairiewoods in Hiawatha. The festivities kicked off this morning (Friday, Sept. 25) to be followed by three days of live music, mind/body/spirit wellness workshops, nature activities and […]
EPA: Iowa Fertilizer and Egyptian compan...
The company wooed to build a fertilizer plant in Iowa with more than a half-billion dollars in incentives has settled with the Environmental Protection Agency over alleged violations of the Clean Water Act at its construction site in southeast Iowa. Gov. Branstad and his administration promised $100 million in state tax credits to Orascom, an […]
Iowa tries to rebuild its poultry indust...
Bird flu has taken its toll on Iowa’s poultry since it was first reported in the state in April 2015. New numbers released today show that more than 34 million chickens and turkeys in Iowa have been affected during that time; most at commercial farms, but also at six backyard flocks. See how you can […]
Bird flu continues to spread at Iowa pou...
A conference call with reporters last week described the massive numbers of chickens that would be euthanized on one farm in northwest Iowa as the single biggest loss seen thus far from avian influenza. Two Iowa turkey farms also have been hit by the virus, commonly known as bird flu. Now comes word that five […]
Last Iowan standing on American Idol and...
I’m not as concerned to whom Chris Soules might propose in the final episode of “The Bachelor” as I was with the TV show’s portrayal of Iowa. Dubbed as the corny “Prince Farming,” the show seemed destined for the stereotypical hay bale and flannel shirt depiction of our home state, but fortunately, that hasn’t come […]
Sneak peek at Other Bachelors of Arlingt...
A friend who tried to get VIP tickets to “Cocktails with Chris” said they sold out the minute they went on sale last week. Hy-Vee, which is sponsoring the fundraiser, said no more VIP tickets will be issued – I’ve heard just 50 were made available – but as of last check, there still appeared […]
Other Bachelors of Arlington to hit the ...
CEDAR RAPIDS – Tickets go on sale Saturday, Jan. 24, 2015, for an event that fans of “The Bachelor” won’t want to miss. Hy-Vee is holding a fundraising event on Thursday, Feb. 12 at the Cedar Rapids Marriott featuring this season’s “Bachelor,” Chris Soules, of Arlington, Iowa, as well as The Other Bachelors of Arlington, […]
Iowa’s “Prince Farming” set for romance
With a name like “Prince Farming,” expect seed corn caps, twangin’ music, rides on tractors that most farmers no longer use and images of row upon row of corn when Iowan Chris Soules begins his turn as “The Bachelor.” Season 19 of the “reality” dating show begins Monday, Jan. 5 on ABC. If you haven’t […]