By Edward Lynn EAGLE GROVE, Iowa — Wright County 4-H members will have a chance to saddle up starting this Wednesday as horse show practices
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Iowa Capital Dispatch Wins First Amendment Award
By Edward Lynn Editor Iowa Capital Dispatch was honored Wednesday with a prestigious award recognizing its unwavering commitment to First Amendment principles. Editor-in-chief Kathie Obradovich
Registration Open for May 1 Webinar: Business Planning for Urban Farms
Iowa State University’s Alex Van Alstyne will share knowledge and resources for understanding, developing a business plan By Alaina Friesleben, Kathleen Delate AMES, Iowa –
Opportunities for Learning and Career Exploration at Iowa Youth Crop Scouting Competition
Register for the 2025 Crop Scouting Competition by July 1 By Sydney Peterson, Maya Hayslett AMES, Iowa – Youth teams can now register for the 2025
Iowa State University Rescinds Some Admission Offers for Graduate Students
By Brooklyn Draisey Iowa State University graduate school programs have started rescinding offers to prospective students as departments scramble to respond to funding uncertainties. Someone
Federal Cap on Health Grants Could Cost University of Iowa $33M
by Brooklyn Draisey, Iowa Capital Dispatch With uncertainty abounding when it comes to National Institutes of Health grant funding and possible changes to its policies,
5 Local Students Make ISU Fall Dean’s List
AMES, Iowa (February 10, 2025) More than 11,500 Iowa State University students have been recognized for outstanding academic achievement by being named to the fall
Wild-harvested Mushroom Certification Class Set for Spring
Certification course, led by extension experts, offers experience identifying and safely harvesting wild mushrooms in the state of Iowa January 28, 2025, 10:56 am | Chelsea Harbach [caption id="" align="alignright" width="480"] A white morel (Morchella americana) popping up through the forest floor prime for harvest. (Credit: Lina Rodriguez-Salamanca, courtesy of ISU)[/caption] AMES, Iowa – Iowa […]
Dairy Beef Short Course to Feature Management of Dairy-Beef Crossbreds
By Beth Doran [caption id="attachment_10524" align="alignleft" width="245"] Photo by Jenny Hill on Unsplash.[/caption] ORANGE CITY, Iowa – Feedlot producers are encouraged to attend the 2025 Dairy Beef Short Course on March 25 in Sioux Falls, South Dakota. This year’s program features unique aspects of managing dairy-beef crossbreds such as implants, vaccinations, early calf nutrition and […]
Iowa 4-H Youth Get Behind-the-Scenes Magic of the Nutcracker
By Sydney Peterson, Sara Nelson AMES, Iowa – Connecting STEM and the arts can seem almost magical, particularly when combined with behind-the-scenes views of a classic ballet. Over 40 Iowa 4-H youth and chaperones experienced this STEM-plus-arts connection during behind-the-scenes workshops followed by a matinee performance of the Nutcracker at Iowa State University. The Dec. […]
