WEST DES MOINES, IOWA (February 6, 2024) — The Iowa Farm Bureau is saddened to learn of the passing of Bill Northey — a tireless champion, defender, and promoter of farmers and agriculture at both the state and federal levels. His steadfast dedication and life’s work to ensuring agriculture thrives will continue to impact farm families here in Iowa and across the nation for years to come.

ANKENY, IOWA (February 6, 2024) — Former Iowa Ag Secretary and Trump administration USDA leader Bill Northey has died at the age of 64. The Agribusiness Association of Iowa, where Northey was CEO, announced the news Monday.

Grant Kimberley, Executive Director of the Iowa Biodiesel Board and Senior Director of Market Development for the Iowa Soybean Association, issued the following statement:

Eric Pio and Sam Zigmant rehearse a scene from this month's production of The Language Archive. The play will be staged February 15-18 in the Hewes Library Studio Theater, a new performance space on campus

MONMOUTH, ILLINOIS (February 6, 2024) — Although Valentine's Day will have come and gone earlier in the week, the next Monmouth College theatre production will focus on love languages, or the lack thereof.

ROCK ISLAND, ILLINOIS (February 6, 2024) — Twelve Augustana College students are assisting local residents file their tax returns through the United Way Quad Cities Volunteer Income Tax Assistant (VITA) Coalition. Olivia Melton, associate professor of accounting, said the initiative serves Quad Cities’ residents and benefits students, who gain problem-solving experience.