DES MOINES, IOWA (September 29, 2026) — Iowa’s out-going Governor Kim Reynolds announced a special legislative session to pass tax incentives for a new Trump-backed Mesabi Metalics steel mill in Lee County. Trump announced the mill yesterday; the special session will convene on Friday.

MOLINE, ILLINOIS (September 29, 2026) — The AKWAABA QC, an IRS 501(c) Tax Exempt non-profit Community Organization is pleased to announce that he is hosting Its Third Annual Fundraising Gala to showcase the incredible work that AKWAABA QC is doing as well as highlight its culture as a symbol of reception, hospitality, generosity, and warm welcome to everyone.

OXFORD, MISSISSIPPI (September 28, 2026) — The Grove was blanketed by a sea of navy gowns and mortar boards during the University of Mississippi's 173rd Commencement exercises on Saturday (May 9).

More than 6,000 graduates and their families sat beneath powder blue skies and the majestic oaks and elms that just a few short months ago were devastated by ice during winter storm "Fern."

CLIVE, IOWA (September 28, 2026) — This October, Iowa Producers are celebrating Porktober by highlighting one of pork's biggest nutritional strengths: protein.

With "protein-maxxing" trending among consumers looking to add more protein to their diets, pork offers a flavorful, affordable way to do so, thanks to the farm families and workers who raise it with care.