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SEEK program for youth begins soon

MARSHALLTOWN (SPECIAL) - SEEK, Summer Educational Experiences for Kids, is an exciting set of week-long programs for kids entering grades 6, 7, 8, and 9 this fall. It is sponsored by Iowa Valley Community College District. SEEK is about channeling and growing inquisitive young minds at this ...

Paralegal program added to Iowa Valley Community College offerings

MARSHALLTOWN (SPECIAL) - The Iowa Valley Community College District Board of Directors received information regarding a proposed paralegal program to be offered through Iowa Valley Community College Grinnell and distance learning when they met on May 12. Paralegal Program to Begin this fall ...

Free stage entertainment at 2010 Iowa State Fair

DES MOINES (SPECIAL) - The 2010 Iowa State Fair free stage entertainment is packed with stars from all music genres. The line-up features some of the nation's hottest acts, all free with gate admission. The "Non Stop Fun" runs August 12-22. Country artist Jake Owen has celebrated five ...

Iowa Crop • Weather Report

TAMA NEWS-HERALD DES MOINES – (SPECIAL) Iowa Secretary of Agriculture Bill Northey commented on the Iowa Crops and Weather report released by the USDA National Agricultural Statistical Service. “While much of the state was able to start drying out this past week so farmers could get back ...

Farmers market coupon applications available for older Iowans

TAMA NEWS-HERALD -Iowa Department on Aging (IDA) Director John McCalley and Iowa Secretary of Agriculture Bill Northey have announced that Senior Farmer’s Market Nutrition applications are now available for low-income older Iowans. Eligible seniors must be sixty years of age or older with a ...

Iowa Crop • Weather Report

TAMA NEWS-HERALD - DES MOINES (SPECIAL) - Iowa Secretary of Agriculture Bill Northey commented on the Iowa Crops and Weather report released by the USDA National Agricultural Statistical Service. The report is released weekly from April through October. “Another wet, cool week slowed ...

2008 Iowa disaster funding topped $4 billion

tamatoledo news.com- DES MOINES –(SPECIAL)- Recent allocations by the 2010 Iowa Legislature and the U.S. Department of Commerce Economic Development Administration (EDA) have pushed recovery funds allocated to the 2008 disaster past $4 billion. During the 2010 Iowa Legislative Session, ...

Iowa Wokforce program to aid regugees and immigrants

DES MOINES - Pathways to Health Care Careers is a unique project designed to recruit, screen and provide training and support services to Limited English Proficient (LEP) refugees and immigrants in Iowa to help them pursue careers, with progression, in the health care industry. IWD recently ...

DNR issues State of the Environment report

tamatoledonews.com - WINDSOR HEIGHTS — Iowa is making progress in water quality and getting Iowans outdoors, but challenges remain for pheasants in the state. This according to the 2010 State of the Environment report, released Tuesday by the DNR. The DNR evaluated the health of the ...

USDA extends emergency assisstance deadline to livestock producers

TAMA NEWS-HERALD - WASHINGTON - USDA has announced that it will accept applications for the Emergency Assistance for Livestock, Honeybees and Farm-Raised Fish Program (ELAP) for losses that took place in calendar years 2008 and 2009. ELAP sign-up ended on Dec.10, 2009, for 2008 losses and on ...