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Nominate a Conservation Leader for the Iowa Farm Environmental Leader Award Ind
Individuals and farm families will be recognized by Gov. Reynolds, Lt. Gov. Cournoyer, Secretary Naig and DirectorLyon at the 2025 Iowa State FairGov. Kim Reynolds, Secretary of Agriculture Mike Naig and Department of Natural Resources Director Kayla Lyon invite Iowans to nominate individuals or families who are conservation leaders in their community for the 2025 Iowa Farm Environmental Leader Award.
Kirkwood’s Safety Conference Set for March 27
Event will focus on creating and maintaining safe workplaces Kirkwood Community College will hold the annual Kirkwood Safety Conference on Thursday, March 27, at The Hotel at Kirkwood Center in Cedar Rapids. The event will feature three keynote speakers that will address how to navigate the various aspects of creating and maintaining safe workplaces.
Residents are invited to "Gather at 109"

iVinton update on progress at its new building

Virginia Gay Hospital Family Medical Clinics closing early

The 4th Street Diner is closed today, 2/13/25
Due to the weather, the 4th Street Diner is closed today.
Eastern Iowa Hay Producers Association Annual Meeting is March 20 in Welton
This year's program will feature two newer Iowa State University staff. All hay producers in the region are invited to attend the 40th annual Eastern Iowa Hay Producers Association Annual Meeting and Conference on March 20 at Buzzy's in Welton. Registration begins at 10:00 a.m. with the program scheduled to begin at 10:30 a.m.This year’s program will feature two newer Iowa State University staff: Dr.
Secretary Naig Encourages Farmers to Use N-FACT Tool for Nitrogen Application
Free digital tool empowers corn growers to make input decisions that maximize productivity and environmental performanceIowa Secretary of Agriculture Mike Naig is encouraging Iowa corn growers to leverage the new Nitrogen Fertilizer Application Consultation Tool (N-FACT) to inform nutrient application decisions this growing season. The N-FACT tool takes multiple field-level production variables into account, then recommends an optimal nitrogen application rate to help farmers balance productivity, environmental stewardship and input costs.