Iowa State Fair Brown Swiss Dairy Show Recognizes Breeders' Successes

IOWA STATE FAIR
September 10, 2024 7:40 pm

Dairy farms competed for top honors in the Brown Swiss Dairy Cattle show judged Thursday, August 8, at the 2024 Iowa State Fair.Adam Kruse of Holy Cross received Grand Champion Female honors and Lane Domeyer of Delhi received the Reserve Grand Champion Female.

Iowa State Fair Awards Top Honors in FFA Market Lamb Show

VINTON TODAY
September 10, 2024 7:40 pm

Judges viewed over 300 animals from 185 exhibitors competing for top honors in the FFA Market Lamb show held Thursday, August 8, at the 2024 Iowa State Fair.

Coe College commits to capping costs for incoming Iowa students next fall

VINTON TODAY
September 10, 2024 7:40 pm

By: Brooklyn Draisey With the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) cycle scheduled for another late release this year, Coe College in Cedar Rapids has announced it will continue its efforts to keep costs for certain Iowa students level with the state’s public universities.

Miniature Hereford Farms Earn Top Honors at Iowa State Fair

IOWA STATE FAIR
September 10, 2024 10:04 am

Makena Hovden of Decorah took home Grand Champion Steer in the Miniature Hereford show at the 2024 Iowa State Fair. Reserve Grand Champion Steer went to Keaton Kabela of West Branch.

Belgian and Shire Horse Show Winners Named at 2024 Iowa State Fair

IOWA STATE FAIR
September 10, 2024 10:04 am

Participants entered their horses into the Belgian and Shire Horse Show judged at the 2024 Iowa State Fair.Complete results below:Belgian Line Classes

Whether in State Government or at Home, a Deal is a Deal

IOWA STATE AUDITOR
September 10, 2024 9:57 am

by Rob SandA homeowner calls a contractor to complete a home renovation job, accepts the estimated price, and has the work done—only to get a bill for twice the agreed-upon price! But this one has a twist: the owner is your state government, they are paying with your tax dollars, and they agreed to the cost doubling with no justification at all.

Secretary Naig Honors 16 Choose Iowa Coloring Calendar Contest Winners

IOWA SECRETARY OF AGRICULTURE
September 9, 2024 6:58 pm

Iowa Secretary of Agriculture Mike Naig recognized 16 Iowa students whose artwork was selected for inclusion in the 2024-2025 Choose Iowa Coloring Calendar during a ceremony at the 2024 Iowa State Fair.

From Preparation to Participation: Plan Your Vote Today

IOWA SECRETARY OF STATE
September 9, 2024 5:12 pm

Save the date! The General Election is on November 5, 2024. Polls will be open from 7 AM - 8 PM. It is never too early to make a plan to vote! Register to vote, identify your polling place, and find additional voting resources at www.

Sandburg honored by 4-H Foundation

4-H FOUNDATION
September 9, 2024 9:24 am

Clint Sandburg is a true cowboy with the 4-H clover on his heart. Clint’s passion for 4-H and the horse and pony project area has truly changed the Benton County 4-H program.

V-S FFA Learns New Skills

FFA
September 5, 2024 7:58 pm

By: Co-Reporter, Sophia NewtonThe FFA State Meats Judging took place on Saturday August 24th at Iowa State University. The group of sophomores including Ali Lutz, Levi Lutz, Zane Helter, and Sophia Newton received a bronze ranking.