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Iowa Farm Act brings Iowa Ag voices to the Capitol

IARN – As the 2026 legislative session approaches, Iowa Agriculture Secretary Mike Naig is introducing a new concept aimed at bringing focus to agricultural policy in the state. The proposal,

Lakes Area Businessman Butch Parks Dies

Okoboji, Iowa — An extremely well-known businessman in the lakes area has passed away. Butch Parks died Tuesday evening. He was 81. Parks founded Parks Marina and the iconic Barefoot

Naig Proposes First-Ever ‘Iowa Farm Act’

Statewide Iowa (RI) — Iowa Secretary of Agriculture Mike Naig is proposing the first-ever “Iowa Farm Act” that includes a wide ranging of proposals, from targeted tax relief to promotion