Statewide Iowa — While Thanksgiving is usually a time of gathering for feasts with friends and families, this year’s pandemic has demolished many of those hopes and happy times. Read more
Food Bank Of Iowa CEO Says Food Insecurity Has Doubled During Pandemic
Statewide Iowa — The latest data from Iowa Workforce Development shows more than 9,400 Iowa workers filed a new claim for unemployment benefits last week. Read more
Seven Hubs Established To Distribute PPE From State Stockpile
Statewide Iowa — State officials have set up a new distribution system for the personal protective equipment from the state’s stockpile. Read more
Pheasant Season Going Well
Statewide Iowa — The pheasant season opened on October 31st with a lot of optimism about bird numbers and the prospects for a good season. Read more
Women in Ag Leadership Conference Goes Virtual for 2020
AMES, Iowa – The fourth annual Iowa State University Extension and Outreach Women in Ag Leadership Conference addresses topics that are timely and challenging. The conference features speakers ready to share leadership knowledge and skills participants can apply to succeed in farm or agribusiness careers. This year’s conference is Nov. 30, 1-3:30 p.m., and Dec. 1, 9:30 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. The conference is a virtual event sponsored by Farm Credit Services of America. Read more
Initial Unemployment Claims Up Last Week; Unemployment RATE Down Every Month Since April
Northwest Iowa — Initial unemployment claims were up again last week, according to Iowa Workforce Development. Read more