Des Moines, IA – Following last night's highly successful School Board elections, Iowa Democratic Party Chair Troy Price released the following statement: “We want to extend our heartfelt congratulations to all the Democrats and progressive Iowans who earned a place on their local School Boards last night. These dedicated Iowans will help fight for our teachers, our schools, and - most importantly - our students and their futures.  

The TV show American Pickers will be heading to Iowa late September/mid October. They are looking for large private collections for the guys to dig through.

People with collections that are interested should reach out to the American Pickers by phone at 1-855-OLD-RUST (653-7878), or  email is AmericanPickers@cineflix.com.

The USDA Agricultural Marketing Service (AMS) National Organic Program (NOP) is alerting the organic trade about the presence of several new fraudulent organic certificates. Fraudulent organic certificates listing the following businesses are in use and have been reported to the NOP:

CHARLESTON, SC (09/13/2017)-- The Citadel is proud to welcome the Class of 2021. The incoming class of over 800 new cadets, students represents 42 states and six foreign countries.

Joseph Field of Bettendorf, IA (52722) matriculated as part of The Citadel's Class of 2021. The class boasts a record number of women and ethnic minority cadets.