Des Moines, Iowa — For the first time in about nine decades, the Iowa Pork Producers Association is being run by a woman. Read more
Growing Together Mini-Grants Awarded For Projects In O’Brien, Lyon Counties
Northwest Iowa — Garden programs in Lyon and O’Brien counties are receiving some financial assistance. Read more
Operator Of Grand Falls Casino Gives $1.5 Million Toward UNI-Dome
Larchwood, Iowa — The operator of the Grand Falls Casino & Golf Resort at Larchwood has joined the campaign to renew the UNI-Dome (pronounced YOU-nee dome) on the campus of the University of Northern Iowa in Cedar Falls for the next generation with a $1.5 million investment. Read more
RAGBRAI 50 Will Start In Sioux City
Des Moines, Iowa — RAGBRAI 50 won’t get to our neck of the woods, but the route isn’t too far away from us either, and it does start in northwest Iowa. Read more
Northwest Iowa Public School Superintendents Weigh In On Impact Of “School Choice” Bill
Northwest Iowa — After this week’s signing of Governor Kim Reynolds’ “School Choice” bill into law, northwest Iowa public school superintendents are unsure to hopeful about the future. Read more
NWS: More Winter Weather Headed Our Way, Then Subzero Temps
Northwest Iowa — Sounds like we’re going to get some snow again, followed by a trip into the deep freeze. Read more