07 Aug 2017

Silos & Smokestacks' Grants Share the Story of American Agriculture

By Jim Wade-Booth

WATERLOO, Iowa - Silos & Smokestacks National Heritage Area (SSNHA) will award up to $50,000 through the 2017 General Grant Program. The grants will fund agriculture-related interpretive projects in the Heritage Area, including exhibit development, educational programs, interpretive signage, marketing and event programming.

07 Aug 2017

Governor’s STEM Advisory Council announces new co-chair

By Brenna Smith

(DES MOINES) – The Iowa Governor’s STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering and Mathematics) Advisory Council on Friday announced its new co-chair will be Roger Hargens, President and CEO of Accumold in Ankeny. He will serve in the role alongside Gov. Kim Reynolds.

Hargens will succeed Dr. Chris Nelson, President and CEO of Kemin Industries. Dr. Nelson will complete his two-year term as STEM Council co-chair in August.

07 Aug 2017

Grassley Joins Bipartisan Bill to Preserve Patient Access to Medicare Home Infusion Services

By Grassley Press

WASHINGTON – Sen. Chuck Grassley joined bipartisan legislation introduced today to create a temporary transitional reimbursement structure for Medicare home infusion services.

07 Aug 2017

Illinois State Fair to host Bicentennial Craft Beer Competition August 11-13

By Laurel Patrick

More than 15 craft brewers from across Illinois will compete for the right to create and brew the Official Bicentennial Beer

07 Aug 2017

Volunteers and Donations Needed for the Iowa State Fair

By Mindy Williamson

DES MOINES, IA (08/03/2017) (readMedia)-- With over one million people visiting the Fair annually numerous volunteers are needed for the Iowa State Fair to be a success. The Iowa State Fair August 10-20, is seeking volunteers and donations for the Sew-In, Andringa Family Foundation Little Hands on the Farm, Country School and the information booths.

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07 Aug 2017

FALL 2017 GARDENING AT ITS BEST!

By Becky L. King

Fall doesn’t have to mark the end of the growing season. Many say that gardening is a year-round activity, which includes learning and planning for the next year.

07 Aug 2017

Hy-Vee, Inc. Rolls Out First Products in Clean Honest Ingredients Initiative

By Tara Deering-Hansen

1,000 Hy-Vee brand products with Clean Honest logo will not contain high fructose corn syrup, artificial flavors, colors or synthetic chemicals

07 Aug 2017

Iowa Public Television's Interactive Exhibit for Iowa State Fair

By Susan Ramsey

Visit IPTV in the Varied Industries Building Johnston, Iowa - Visitors to Iowa Public Television's Iowa State Fair booth in the Varied Industries Building will find an interactive exhibit with activities, fun, giveaways and information for the whole family.

07 Aug 2017

Gov. Reynolds thanks Alliant Energy for plugging into Iowa

By Brenna Smith

(DES MOINES) – Gov. Kim Reynolds thanked Alliant Energy Thursday after the company announced its plans for another major wind investment.

“Iowa is a renewable energy powerhouse because of companies like Alliant Energy plugging into our state.

“Today’s announcement, coupled with the company’s expansion proposal last year, represents a $1.8 billion investment in Iowa. I am thrilled Alliant wants to recharge our economy and help power growth.

07 Aug 2017

Solar Eclipse Viewing Party at the Davenport Public Library

By Michael Priest

If you can’t make it to the solar eclipse’s path of totality, then come join us at Eastern (6000 Eastern Avenue) on Monday, August 21 at noon for a partial Solar Eclipse Viewing Party! We will be making pinhole cameras and other crafts before heading outside to the park behind Eastern to view this awesome event.

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