I heard from some fellow CCI members up in Hardin County that on August 6, their County Supervisors voted to approve another factory farm in the area. This isn’t good news for the folks living in Hardin County or for our ongoing water quality crisis. The only one smiling about this is ...
Q: What is the Presidential Physical Fitness Award? A: Nearly 70 years ago during the Eisenhower administration, the President’s Council on Youth Fitness developed a program to prioritize physical fitness, strength and healthy habits among America’s school-age children. Post-World War ...
Earlier this summer, I attended my 30th high school reunion in Cedar Falls, Iowa, and the event was one of the most eye-opening experiences I’ve ever had in Iowa. After my classmates and I moved past the typical catchup about families, careers, and major life events, the conversation turned ...
In the mid-19th century leading up to the Westward Expansion, people traveled by covered wagon to attend the first Iowa State Fair in 1854 on a six-acre tract in Fairfield. Today, more than a million visitors stroll the historic state fairgrounds in Des Moines to soak in the sights, sounds ...
The knight has seen better days. I wouldn’t doubt the full-size suit of armor was at the entrance when Traer Pizza Palace opened under that name. After all, there was a theme to be had, and the building lacks turrets or a moat. Somewhere along the line, perhaps during the few years’ ...
Sweet corn is being eaten in droves. The State Fair is right around the corner. That means it’s only a matter of weeks before kids head back to school. The start of a school year brings the promise of learning, exploring new ideas, and ways of thinking about the world around you. And yet I ...
Across Iowa, independent grocery stores keep their small towns vibrant. They support and strengthen rural economies and contribute to healthy communities. For many generations, Logan Super Foods has served the citizens of Logan, Iowa. As the town’s main grocery source, the store has ...
Rural economic development comes in many forms, however, in Iowa, wind energy is a dominant presence and Adair County is a great example of that. Adair County contributes to Iowa’s status as the second highest producing state of wind energy, hosting more than 500 turbines, or 8% of all ...
Over the past decade since my fellow Iowans sent me to Washington to make the big spenders squeal, I’ve been exposing waste, fraud, and abuse almost too insane to believe. Recently, I was proud to see some of that work deliver a win for Iowa taxpayers. Both the Senate and House passed the ...
A farmers market is a popular launching point for many small businesses. When demand grows and the opportunity arises to reach more customers, scaling up your operation for wholesale can be an exciting next step. Here are some tips. 1. Assess your readiness: Take stock of your current ...