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Proposed reconstruction of U.S. 63 in Waterloo to be discussed Aug. 19

AMES- Aug. 5, 2014 The Iowa Department of Transportation will hold a public information meeting Tuesday, Aug. 19, to discuss the design details and right of way impacts for the proposed reconstruction of U.S. 63 in Waterloo from Jefferson Street to Franklin Street and of Franklin Street from ...

Grand opeing of Iowa’s largest soalr farm is July 31

Kalona- On Thursday, July 31, Iowa Deputy Secretary of Agriculture Michael Naig, retired Air Force General Ronald E. Keys and Manager of the World Bank's Global Agriculture Practice Mark Cackler will join Farmers Electric Cooperative and Eagle Point Solar for the grand opening of the largest ...

Bear reported in Clayton County, tracks confirmed

Wadena - The Iowa Department of Natural Resources has confirmed tracks and scat left near Clayton County beehives came from a black bear.A DNR wildlife depredation biologist responded to a report from a beekeeper south of Wadena, near the Clayton-Fayette county line, who had found his beehives ...

High water causes hazardous conditions for river recreation

DES MOINES Paddling enthusiasts need to evaluate stream levels before heading out to paddle this week.Recent heavy rains have created rising water levels across the state and hazardous conditions on many rivers and streams.As rivers rise woody debris, like branches, logs and in some cases ...

Hong Kong Market Reopens for U.S. Beef

WASHINGTON, June 17, 2014 Agriculture Secretary Tom Vilsack today announced that the United States and Hong Kong have agreed on new terms and conditions that pave the way for expanded exports of U.S. beef and beef products to Hong Kong."This is great news for American ranchers and beef ...

Hoover Dollar Coin Release at Hoover Presidential Library June 19

WEST BRANCH, IOWA June 5, 2014 On Thursday, June 19, the Hoover Presidential Foundation and the Herbert Hoover Presidential Library-Museum in West Branch, Iowa, will host a ceremony from 11 a.m. to 11:30 a.m. in the Figge Auditorium for the general release of the new Herbert Hoover Dollar ...

Former Lottery Employee Charged After Investigation

Webster County, IOWA -- Iowa Lottery staff procedures recently identified a discrepancy in records involving some lottery retail locations in north central Iowa. The Lottery's Division of Security was immediately notified and conducted an internal review, then provided information to the Iowa ...