Spencer, Iowa — The World’s Greatest County Fair for 2021 is underway with something for everyone each day of its nine-day run. Read more
Enrollment Down At State Schools
Statewide Iowa — Fall enrollment is down at the three state universities.
State Launches $3.7 million ‘This Is Iowa’ Ad Campaign
Statewide Iowa — YouTube and Facebook users have started seeing a new ad touting Iowa as a destination for tourists and for workers.
Feenstra Votes No On Ag-Related Part Of House Democrats’ Infrastructure Bill
Statewide Iowa — Fourth district Congressman Randy Feenstra of Hull has joined his Republican colleagues on the U.S. House Agriculture Committee in voting “no” on ag-related elements of the infrastructure package House Democrats are proposing. Read more
COVID Numbers Up Again This Week
Northwest Iowa — The weekly COVID numbers for the four-county area of O’Brien, Sioux, Osceola and Lyon Counties have taken another jump, according to the Iowa Department of Public Health. Read more
Northwestern College Sets Enrollment Record For Third Straight Year
Orange City, Iowa—For the third consecutive year, Northwestern College has set enrollment records. This fall’s enrollment is 1,585, up more than 2% from last year’s record of 1,546. Read more