Land values in Iowa reflect higher crop prices AMES, Iowa – After several years of modest gains and losses, the average value of an acre of Iowa farmland skyrocketed 29% in 2021. The nominal value of an acre of farmland is now higher than at any point since Iowa State University and Iowa State University […]
DES MOINES, Iowa (Dec. 8, 2021) – Iowa Secretary of Agriculture Mike Naig issued the following statement today following Gov. Kim Reynolds’ announcement of a historic $100 million investment in water infrastructure and water quality efforts for the state of Iowa. Of this, $25 million will be allocated to the Conservation Infrastructure Project at the […]
DES MOINES, Iowa (Nov. 29, 2021) – 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 from April through November. “This week marks the end of the 2021 weekly crop progress and condition report from […]
by Lyle Muller / IowaWatch The migraines, exhaustion and shortness of breath have existed dating to before Darcy Havel-Sturdevant was diagnosed with COVID-19 in April 2020. The shortness of breath has improved a bit but the rest remain going into the Christmas holiday season. So do dizziness and confusion. “Most days, I’m extremely exhausted, and […]
November 24, 2021 Marion County, Iowa – On November 23, 2021, the DCI filed additional criminal charges against Alec Veatch, a former Pleasantville police officer. Veatch was taken into custody without incident and transported to the Mahaska County Jail. The charges against Veatch are a result of an ongoing sexual assault investigation. In addition to […]
DES MOINES, Iowa (Nov. 22, 2021) – 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 from April through November. “A dry weather pattern and seasonal temperatures allowed farmers to wrap up nearly all of […]
November 22, 2021 Centerville, Iowa – On Sunday, November 21, 2021, at 3:43 p.m., Centerville police officers were dispatched to a domestic assault in the 21000 block of 560th Street outside Centerville. While investigating the incident, two Centerville officers and an Appanoose County sheriff’s deputy were engaged in an officer-involved shooting that resulted in one […]
An ISU Extension Press Release AMES, Iowa – Iowa’s rural communities and families are still coping with uncertainty and stress caused by the long-term effects of the pandemic. Supply chain shortages continue to contribute to farmers’ anxiety. In response to this continuing impact, Iowa State University Extension and Outreach is offering the program “Question. Persuade. […]
A US Department of Transportation Press Release WASHINGTON – U.S. Secretary Pete Buttigieg today announced that the Biden Administration will award $15 million to the city of Clinton through the Rebuilding American Infrastructure with Sustainability and Equity (RAISE) discretionary grants program. The total FY 21 RAISE investment in American infrastructure was nearly $1 billion, awarded […]
DES MOINES, Iowa (Nov. 15, 2021) – 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 from April through November. “The first snowflakes of the season flew late last week, and soybean harvest is now […]
