by Robin Opsahl, Iowa Capital Dispatch July 24, 2023 Former President Donald Trump has kept a hold on his frontrunner position as candidates head back to the Iowa campaign trail, but new polling shows there could be room for others to gain footing in the field. A Fox Business poll of Iowa Republicans published Sunday […]
DES MOINES, Iowa (July 24, 2023) – Iowa Secretary of Agriculture Mike Naig commented today on the Iowa Crop Progress and Condition Report released by the USDA National Agricultural Statistics Service. The report is released weekly April through November. Additionally, the Iowa Department of Agriculture and Land Stewardship provides a weather summary each week during […]
On Friday, July 21, local 4-H’ers and Clover Kids members brought out their pets to show off some great costumes and what they know about raising their pet. Joy Prothero judged the event and enjoyed visiting with the participants. “Fur-tunately,” the participants had learned a lot about their pets. It was a “paw-some” competition and […]
Horse exhibitors prepare for the fair throughout the year through clinics and ride nights. The participants are “Saddled” with responsibility to prepare their horses. Everything came together for the “Mane” event on Friday, July 21st, at the 2023 4-H & FFA Horse Show. Exhibitors proudly exhibited their horses through halter and trail classes for Judge, […]
This was the fourth year Myotonic Goats (Fainting Goats) made their way to the Southern Iowa Fair. The show was on Thursday July 20th at 2:00 pm. Exhibitors were judged by a mother daughter duo of Hanna and Tahra Bedwell. Myotonic Goat Registry standards were used by the judges. Exhibitors showcased their skills with their […]
Beef of all breeds “moo”ved around the Pavilion at the Southern Iowa Fair for the 2023 4-H & FFA Beef Show. Show day began extra early for 4-H & FFA members on Thursday morning July 20th. The 4-H and FFA members began the day by washing, drying, and fitting their animals for the judge. They […]
DES MOINES, IOWA – Iowa’s labor force participation rate increased once again in June to 68.7 percent, up from 68.5 percent in May. This was the fourth consecutive monthly increase as 4,900 new workers joined the state’s labor force. At the same time, Iowa’s seasonally adjusted unemployment rate held steady at 2.7 percent. The U.S. […]
by Jay Waagmeester, Iowa Capital Dispatch July 19, 2023 A record amount was invested into Iowa roads and bridges over the past year, the Iowa Department of Transportation announced Wednesday. More than $1.47 billion was awarded to contractors to improve Iowa roads and bridges between July 1, 2022 and June 30, 2023. The spending spanned […]
The 4-Her’s held their feathers high as the 4-H and FFA Poultry Show was held on Tuesday, July 18th at the Southern Iowa Fair. The morning show in the sale ring was judged by Helena Hayes who had a “bird’s eye view” of the competition. Award ribbons were based on the birds’ breed and the […]
The Pavillion at the Southern Iowa Fair was packed on Tuesday evening July 18th for the 2023 4-H & FFA Swine Show. Exhibitors filled the Pavilion to showcase the hardwork put into their swine projects. It was entertaining and not “boar”ing. Judge Brian Becker sorted through livestock to find this years Swine Show winners. He […]
