JOHNSTON, IOWA (October 28, 2026) — Fareway Meat and Grocery is proud to announce the opening of its newest store, located at 109 1st Street, Coal Valley, Illinois, 61240.

The new 17,000-square-foot store brings Fareway’s signature combination of quality, value, and exceptional customer service to the Coal Valley community.

AMES, IOWA (October 15, 2026) — Iowa State University Extension and Outreach has released a publication designed to help beginning and experienced producers prepare for the syrup season ahead. The four-page guide, “Maple Syrup Production,” is available for download from the ISU Extension Store.

CLIVE, IOWA (October 2, 2026) — Iowa’s iconic breaded pork tenderloin sandwich is back in the spotlight. After diners evaluated restaurants across the state, the Iowa Pork Producers Association (IPPA) has narrowed its 2026 contest to five contenders, in alphabetical order:

CLIVE, IOWA (September 28, 2026) — This October, Iowa Producers are celebrating Porktober by highlighting one of pork's biggest nutritional strengths: protein.

With "protein-maxxing" trending among consumers looking to add more protein to their diets, pork offers a flavorful, affordable way to do so, thanks to the farm families and workers who raise it with care.