WASHINGTON DC (November 1, 2019) — This week, Secretary of Agriculture Sonny Perdue sits down with Max Armstrong, the acclaimed farm broadcaster and host of “This Week in Agribusiness.”

Max and Secretary Sonny talked about the USDA’s informal motto, “Do Right and Feed Everyone” and how the work of USDA touches the lives of every American.

BETTENDORF, IOWA (November 1, 2019) — Churches United’s Church Casserole Cook-Off is Saturday, November 2. The event will take place from 4–7PM at Bethel Wesley United Methodist Church (1201 13th St, Moline, IL). Prizes will be awarded in each category: Best Main Dish, Best Dessert, and People’s Choice.

If you'd like to attend the competition, tickets are $15 each for adults; $5 for youth age 6-12. Children 5 and under are admitted free.

WEST DES MOINES, IOWA (November 1, 2019) — Hy-Vee announced today it will team up with customers for the seventh consecutive year to fundraise for veterans, active-duty military members, and their families during its annual Hy-Vee Home-Front Round-Up event. The fundraiser will be held from November 1-17 at Hy-Vee’s more than 265 stores across its eight-state region.

ROCK ISLAND, ILLINOIS (November 1, 2019) — The gardens will be in winter bloom again with 100,000 glowing lights during the third annual Winter Nights Winter Lights. Bundle up, stroll the gardens at night, then warm up inside at the hot chocolate bar. Bring the kids for crafts or plan your visit for one of our special events. DATES AND TIMES 4:30-8:30 PM Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, Saturday, Sunday First night for general admission — Wednesday, December 4