May 2020

Average crop production prices in Iowa for April

Fri, 05/29/2020 - 4:10pm admin

The average price received by farmers for corn during April in Iowa was $3.28 per bushel according to the latest USDA, National Agricultural Statistics Service – Agricultural

Read more about Average crop production prices in Iowa for April

Unemployment benefit programs now available to Iowans: Pandemic Emergency Unemployment Compensation and State Extended Benefits

Fri, 05/29/2020 - 10:35am admin

Read more about Unemployment benefit programs now available to Iowans: Pandemic Emergency Unemployment Compensation and State Extended Benefits

Part II: Major Laurent "Lee" Gourley made the ultimate sacrifice

Fri, 05/29/2020 - 9:39am admin

Part II of a two part series

Read more about Part II: Major Laurent "Lee" Gourley made the ultimate sacrifice

Iowa Workforce Development unemployment insurance claims for May 17 - May 23

Thu, 05/28/2020 - 9:34am admin

Read more about Iowa Workforce Development unemployment insurance claims for May 17 - May 23

Food drives May 30, June 6 at Red Oak Cruise Night

Wed, 05/27/2020 - 5:42pm admin

Various Red Oak service organizations will be hosting food drives for the food pantry during the Red Oak Cruise Nights on Saturday, May 30 and Saturday, June 6.

Read more about Food drives May 30, June 6 at Red Oak Cruise Night

Montgomery County Fair to occur in 2020, with modifications

Wed, 05/27/2020 - 10:38am admin

Due to the ongoing social distancing guidelines and additional precautions taking place to help slow and reduce the spread of COVID-19, the Montgomery County Ag Society (a.k.a.

Read more about Montgomery County Fair to occur in 2020, with modifications

Iowa crop report for May 24

Tue, 05/26/2020 - 5:18pm admin

Read more about Iowa crop report for May 24

Iowa Department of Agriculture and Land Stewardship Launches Disposal Assistance Program for Pork Producers Affected by COVID-19

Tue, 05/26/2020 - 4:34pm admin

Read more about Iowa Department of Agriculture and Land Stewardship Launches Disposal Assistance Program for Pork Producers Affected by COVID-19

Casinos, outdoor playgrounds can reopen June 1, with restrictions, says Reynolds

Tue, 05/26/2020 - 4:25pm admin

DES MOINES - Today, Governor Reynolds signed a new proclamation continuing the Public Health Disaster Emergency until June 25, 2020.

Read more about Casinos, outdoor playgrounds can reopen June 1, with restrictions, says Reynolds

Book review leads to Stanton’s Swedish Pirate

Tue, 05/26/2020 - 1:26pm admin

I am an avid reader, so the cancellation of spring sports and postponement of summber ball enabled me to read 16 books in 18 days. One of those was The Wax Pack by Brad Balukjian.

Read more about Book review leads to Stanton’s Swedish Pirate