GREEN BAY, WISCONSIN (September 15, 2025) — The organizations within the Voice of Milk — Edge Dairy Farmer Cooperative, Dairy Business Association, and Minnesota Milk Producers Association — along with Farmers for Sustainable Food have embarked on a new strategic plan to provide more relevant, reliable, and innovative programs and resources to their members and other stakeholders.

DES MOINES, IOWA (September 15, 2025) — The Iowa Finance Authority (IFA) has designated sixteen lenders and one Realtor® as its 2026 Preferred Partners. These professionals serve as trusted advocates for Iowa home-buyers, completing specialized training to help buyers access IFA’s mortgage, down-payment, and closing-cost assistance programs.

ROCK ISLAND, ILLINOIS (September 15, 2025) — The Rock Island Downtown Alliance invites you to Back from the Dead, October 11-12, 2025, a weekend filled with thrills, chills and Halloween fun for all ages. Hop on a free trolley ride to explore everything from haunted houses and ghost tours, to the QC Farmers Market and the Rock Island Artists’ Market. There are plenty of family-friendly activities in the heart of Downtown Rock Island.

SPRINGFIELD, ILLINOIS (September 15, 2025) — On Thursday, September 18, 10:30AM-1:30PM, it is my privilege to invite you to our upcoming Illinois Chamber of Commerce Annual Luncheon at the Hilton Chicago (720 S Michigan Ave, Chicago, Illinois, 60605), our state’s premier gathering of business leaders, policymakers, and community partners. Each year, this event serves as a platform to address the issues shaping Illinois’ business climate, celebrate our shared successes, and set the stage for t