Amanda Rink Mid-America Publishing CLARION, Iowa – At first Lutheran’s little red church in Clarion, where the community food pantry is housed, something remarkable is
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Bill shuts Iowa’s largest counties out of economic development funds for 3 years
By: Robin Opsahl Iowa’s four most populous counties would not be able to access state economic development programs and their funds for three years under a
Immigration Buoyed Population in Large Counties, Agricultural Midwest
Immigration was the biggest factor in population growth for many booming Sun Belt counties as well as for the agricultural Midwest, according to
Iowa lawmakers move to prioritize corn, pork and dairy in school lunches
By Cami Koons Iowa senators advanced a bill Tuesday to implement nutrition guidelines and education in Iowa schools that prioritize the state’s “unique” food sources
Lawmakers Advance Carbon Pipeline Moratorium and Bill Regulating Land Agents
By: Seth Tupper South Dakota lawmakers advanced bills Friday at the Capitol in Pierre that would put a moratorium on carbon dioxide pipelines until new
North Iowa Housing Conference to Address Regional Housing Challenges
By Luke Seaberg, Esther Crompton AMES, Iowa – Communities across north Iowa are facing a growing need for housing development, and local leaders are working
