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State awards Watershed Management Authority funds

The Iowa Economic Development Authority and Department of Natural Resources today announced funding for six Watershed Management Authority (WMA) applications. Each recipient of the seed money will form a WMA to reduce future flood risks …

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Iowa scientists: Politicians must acknowledge, act on climate change

A statement reaffirming climate change signed by 31 scientists from 22 colleges and universities in Iowa is making its way to Gov. Terry Branstad’s office Tuesday.

The statement urges politicians and candidates to acknowledge the …

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Farm Bureau will broadcast tax seminar

The Iowa Farm Bureau Federation will broadcast a free tax seminar from 7 to 9 p.m. Nov. 22 on the Iowa Telecommunications Network. For more information, contact Ed Kordick at ekordick@ifbf.org or 225-5433. Farm Bureau …

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Growing ‘good bacteria’ for the health market


The Merriam-Webster Dictionary defines serendipity as “the gift of finding valuable or agreeable things not sought for.”

It’s a word that Scott Goldsmith likes to use to explain the success of his start-up company, Probioferm …

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New agricultural coalition formed

Americans for Choice and Competition in Agriculture, a coalition dedicated to increased choice and competition in the multi-trait seed marketplace, was launched today in Des Moines, the organization announced. Charles “Chuck” Larson, a former state …

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No bones about it, we’re a ham and eggs state

Iowa agriculture dominates several commodities, from livestock to crops, according to the recently released Iowa Agricultural Statistics booklet. The state ranks first in production of hogs and egg-laying hens and is in the top 10 …

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Sysco Iowa builds a ‘taste-ful’ headquarters


Once a new headquarters building for Sysco Iowa Inc. opens early next year, customers will be able to see, smell and taste samples of the food services company’s products as they’re prepared in front of …

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Meetings this week to discuss Greater Des Moines’ sustainability

The Tomorrow Plan, a regional planning effort focused on the sustainable development of Greater Des Moines, is holding public meetings all this week to look at the community’s strengths and challenges.

 Meetings will be held …

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Iowa Finance Authority lends a hand to improve water quality

The Iowa Finance Authority approved more than $2.2 million in no-interest Planning & Design Loans to assist with project preparation costs for drinking water or wastewater facilities in Des Moines, Fort Madison, Garnavillo, Hartford, Keokuk, …

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U of I receives grant for black carbon research

The University of Iowa has been awarded more than $895,000 from the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) to study the effects of black carbon on global warming. The grant was part of more than $6.6 …