Secretary Naig Invites Applications for Century and Heritage Farm Recognition
Mar 12, 2025
DES MOINES -- Iowa Secretary of Agriculture Mike Naig invites eligible Iowa farm owners to apply for Century or Heritage Farm recognition as part of the Iowa Department of Agriculture and Land Stewardship’s (IDALS) Century and Heritage Farm Program.…
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Report: Bogus investment schemes and romance scams take Iowans for millions
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By Matt Kelley (Radio Iowa) A new federal report shows scams cost Iowans more than $50-million dollars last year. The Federal Trade Commission says it got nearly 14,000 fraud reports from Iowa consumers during 2024. The median…
This winter near the top of Iowa record book for lack of snow
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By Dar Danielson (Radio Iowa) State Climatologist Justin Glisan says this winter is going to end up being in the top five in the weather record book for a lack of snow. “We had about…
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Price tag goes up for windows at University of Iowa Children’s Hospital
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By Dar Danielson (Radio Iowa) The state Board of Regents approved an increase in the budget to replace windows at the University of Iowa Children’s Hospital. UI Vice President Rod Lehnertz says nearly all of…
Iowa Ag Secretary discusses federal bird flu plan
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By Dar Danielson (Radio Iowa) Iowa Secretary of Agriculture Mike Naig says he’s encouraged by the announcement of a plan by the U.S. Ag Secretary to address Highly Pathogenic Avian Influenza. Naig tells Radio Iowa…
Weekly Fuel Report
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DES MOINES -- The price of regular unleaded gasoline fell 5 cents, averaging $2.96 across Iowa according to AAA. Crude Oil Summary The price of global crude oil fell this week on the West Texas…
Eager paddlers encouraged to wait for warmer water temperatures
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DES MOINES -- The weather is starting to feel like spring, but water temperatures are still dangerously cold. The Iowa Department of Natural Resources (DNR) recommends that paddlers wait for consistent warm weather to allow…
Two protesters arrested as bill removing gender identity from Iowa Civil Rights Act advances
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By O. Kay Henderson (Radio Iowa) A bill that would remove “gender identity” from the Iowa Civil Rights Act has cleared the House Judiciary Committee this afternoon. The 13-8 vote was along party lines, with…
EPA to let E15 be sold in Midwest states this summer
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By O. Kay Henderson (Radio Iowa) The Environmental Protection Agency has announced it will let a higher blend of ethanol be sold this summer in Iowa and seven other Midwestern states. The sale of fuel…