WASHINGTON DC (April 15, 2020) — The Department of Homeland Security, with the support of the US Department of Agriculture (USDA), has announced a temporary final rule to change certain H-2A requirements to help US agricultural employers avoid disruptions in lawful agricultural-related employment, protect the nation’s food supply-chain, and lessen impacts from the coronavirus (COVID-19) public-health emergency.

MONMOUTH, ILLINOIS (April 15, 2020) — Members of the Monmouth College Class of 2020 will get two opportunities to celebrate their graduation this year.

ROCK ISLAND, ILLINOIS (April 15, 2020) — Augustana College senior Haley DeGreve (’20), a native of Moline, Illinois, has received the George Orley Student Mental Health Advocate Award through the

DES MOINES, IA (04/15/2020) (readMedia)-- The Iowa State Fair, Pioneer and media sponsors Iowa Farmer Today and the WHO radio BIG SHOW are seeking entries for the 2020 Way We Live Award. The Way We Live Award, in its 12th year of recognizing outstanding farm families, will award six Iowa families who exemplify hard-working farm values and a love for the occupation of farming. So far, the Way We Live Award has been given to 69 well-deserving Iowa families.

DES MOINES, IOWA (April 15, 2020) — On April 14, the state of Iowa has released an updated dashboard on coronavirus.iowa.gov that will be updated da

GENESEO, ILLINOIS (April 15, 2020) — The Geneseo Spring Artwalk and Open House takes place every Spring throughout Geneseo. The event celebrates Geneseo’s art community and small-town atmosphere, featuring outstanding shopping and dining options to visitors. Businesses throughout town host an artist — whether a gallery, musical performances, artistic workshops and even puppet shows!

In the normal course of things, I write my columns to a particular formula, that of the "op-ed." I pick a subject that's riding high in the news cycle (or, better yet, is about to be riding high in the news cycle, making me look prophetic) and make the most compelling — but concise! — argument I can come up with for my position on that subject.

JOHNSTON, IOWA (April 15, 2020) — Many Iowans have spent 2020 reflecting on the centennial anniversary of the 19th amendment, but may not know that a key player in the fight for women's suffrage was one of our own. In honor of Iowan Carrie Chapman Catt's life and the ratification of the 19th amendment, Iowa PBS presents Carrie Chapman Catt: Warrior for Women.

WASHINGTON DC (April 15, 2020) — On April 14, Senate Finance Committee Chairman Charles "Chuck" Grassley (R-IA) and Ranking Member Ron Wyden (D-OR) wrote to Department of Justice Inspector General Michael Horowitz, in his role as chair of the Council of Inspectors General on Integrity and Efficiency (CIGIE), regarding CIGIE’s role in the inspect

IOWA FALLS, IOWA (April 15, 2020) — Four Iowa school districts were presented with awards this week for their commitment to safe working environments. The awards further recognize the districts for their collaboration with EMC Insurance Companies (EMC) to prevent employee injuries and to control workers' compensation expenses.

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