Iowa Athletes to Compete Against Nation’s Best

(Washington, D.C., August 1, 2017) – U.S. Secretary of Agriculture Sonny Perdue today made two key appointments to help fulfill the vital mission of the U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) to ensure the safety of the nation’s food supply. Perdue announced that Carmen Rottenberg was selected as Acting Deputy Under Secretary for Food Safety and Paul Kiecker was named Acting Administrator for the Food Safety and Inspection Service (FSIS).

DES MOINES, IA (08/01/2017) (readMedia)-- Six wines made from Iowa-grown grapes won Double Gold awards in the Iowa State Fair Commercial Wine competition judged prior to the start of the 2017 Fair.

WASHINGTON – Senate Judiciary Committee Chairman Chuck Grassley today released the following statement after the Senate confirmed Christopher Wray to be the next director of the Federal Bureau of Investigation by a vote of 92-5.

4th Ward Alderman Ray Ambrose invites you to his ward meeting on Tuesday, August 8th 6:00pm at the Fairmount Street Library; 3000 N Fairmount Street. Topics of discussion include construction updates from Public Works, an update on the retention pond behind Valley Fair & information from Davenport Police Department on neighborhood safety.

DES MOINES, IA (08/01/2017) (readMedia)-- Nothing compares to Iowa State Fair thrills! Fairgoers enjoy the thrill of watching Gary Keenan and T.J. Jenkins use chainsaws to carve masterpieces out of wood. On August 20 at 3:30 P.M. each of the carvings will be auctioned off at the John and Emily Putney Cattle Barn's Penningroth Media Center at the 2017 Woodcarver's Auction.

Iowa Biodiesel Board urges increases to Renewable Fuel Standard at EPA hearing

(WASHINGTON D.C.) – The Iowa Biodiesel Board is urging the Environmental Protection Agency to encourage biodiesel growth rather than stalling it under the federal Renewable Fuel Standard program.

Edward L. Brownlee announces publication of new book

WARSAW, Ill. – In Edward L. Brownlee’s new book “Simply Revelation” (published by WestBow Press), Brownlee  offers information about the prophecies found in the book of Revelation.

New claim adds advantage for U.S. soybean farmers with food industry

ST. LOUIS (July 31, 2017) – Soybean oil can be part of a healthy diet. Now soybean farmers – and food manufacturers alike - can proudly tout its heart-health benefits. Thanks to a petition for a qualified health claim just authorized by the U.S. Food and Drug Association (FDA), soybean oil – and products containing soybean oil – can use a heart-health claim on packaging, menus and more.

WHAT: Smithfield Foods and Fareway Food Stores will donate nearly 40,000 pounds of protein to River Bend Foodbank in Davenport as part of Smithfield’s Helping Hungry Homes® initiative. This considerable donation provides nearly 160,000 servings of protein, a staple of a well-balanced meal, to people in the Quad Cities region where one in eight people faces hunger every day.

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