22 Aug 2017

Supreme Court Announces 2017-2018 Adjudicative Term, including Special Sessions

By Iowa Judicial Branch

Des Moines, August 21, 2017—The Iowa Supreme Court today announced its 2017-2018 adjudicative term calendar, including a special evening session in Des Moines, special sessions at Drake and Iowa law schools, and three special sessions in communities around the state to hear oral arguments. The court's adjudicative term is from September 1, 2017, to June 30, 2018.

22 Aug 2017

Secretary Perdue Announces Tony Tooke as New Forest Service Chief

By USDA Office of Communications

(Washington, D.C., August 21, 2017) – U.S. Secretary of Agriculture Sonny Perdue today announced Tony Tooke will serve as the new Chief of the U.S. Forest Service. Tooke has worked for the Forest Service since age 18 and currently is the Regional Forester for the Southern Region. Following the announcement, Secretary Perdue issued this statement:

22 Aug 2017

Alternating Currents Festival to Elevate Quad Cities’ Arts & Culture Scene

By Lauren Crew

(Davenport – IA) The Downtown Davenport Partnership (DDP) is eager to launch its new festival, Alternating Currents, featuring headliner Ben Folds. On August 25 and 26, 16 venues across downtown Davenport will host a wide variety of live music, film screenings, comedians, and visual arts.

22 Aug 2017

Compliance and Enforcement Updates: Organic Imports, Enforcement Report, Spanish Training

By USDA Office of Communications

Compliance & Enforcement Resources

The USDA’s Agricultural Marketing Service (AMS) National Organic Program (NOP) mission is to protect the integrity of the USDA organic seal. We protect organic farms and businesses who are playing by the rules by taking enforcement actions against those who break the rules.

Organic Imports

22 Aug 2017

Metro Arts Alliance of Greater Des Moines Announces its Operations to End

By Metro Arts Alliance
As a valued supporter of Metro Arts Alliance, we wanted to share some news with you: the Board of Directors and staff leadership of Metro Arts Alliance of Greater Des Moines made the difficult decision on August 16, 2017 to cease operations after almost 42 years of providing access to the arts in our community.
 
22 Aug 2017

News From the Iowa State Fair - Aug 21, 2017 Part 2

By Mindy Williamson

Three Records Set at 2017 Iowa State Fair Sale of Champions

DES MOINES, IA (08/21/2017) (readMedia)-- With a final swing of the gavel, the Iowa Foundation for Agricultural Advancement (IFAA) raised $352,600 for the 16 exhibitors of 4-H and FFA Grand and Reserve Champion livestock in the Sale of Champions Saturday at the 2017 Iowa State Fair.

Three champion records were broken during the 2017 Sale.

22 Aug 2017

Reynolds, Boulton, Porter win Iowa State Fair Straw Poll; Herky the Hawkeye is Favorite Mascot; Pork Chop on a Stick Favorite Fair food

By Kevin Hall

DES MOINES – More than 3,000 visitors cast votes in Secretary of State Paul Pate’s annual Iowa State Fair Straw Poll. The questions included Iowans’ choice for governor, favorite college mascot, and favorite fair food. The poll was conducted at Secretary Pate’s booth throughout the State Fair, August 10-20.

22 Aug 2017

STEM Council, Kemin Industries Open Call for Nominations

By Carrie Rankin

2018 I.O.W.A. STEM Teacher Award accepting nominations of Iowa teachers

22 Aug 2017

Top Honors Awarded in Angus Show at Iowa State Fair

By Mindy Williamson

DES MOINES, IA (08/21/2017) (readMedia)-- Webster Farms of Walker was awarded the Grand Champion Bull banner in the Angus Show judged Tuseday at the 2017 Iowa State Fair.

Schroeder Angus of Clarence claimed Reserve Champion Bull and Champion Iowa Bull titles.

Abby Collison of Rockwell City showed the Grand Champion Female as well as the Grand Champion Iowa Female.

Maddy Udell of Sioux City exhibited the Reserve Grand Champion Female.

22 Aug 2017

News From the Iowa State Fair - Aug 21, 2017 Part 1

By Mindy Williamson

No Horsing Around for FFA Competitors at Iowa State Fair

DES MOINES, IA (08/21/2017) (readMedia)-- Champion High Point Horse was awarded to Muddy Waters, owned by Victoria Brandt of AGWSR at the FFA Horse Show judged Wednesday during the 2017 Iowa State Fair. Brandt also claimed Champion High Point Exhibitor honors.

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