A Sac County flock of about 45,000 turkeys was recently infected by highly pathogenic avian influenza, the fourth detection of the virus in less than a week.
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A Sac County flock of about 45,000 turkeys was recently infected by highly pathogenic avian influenza, the fourth detection of the virus in less than a week.
The new location will be Freddy’s fourth in Iowa, and its third in Cedar Rapids.
Captain’s Fish and Chicken, opened by owner Ray Aqel at 1616 First Ave. NE in October, has brought a popular new option to the Wellington Heights and Mound View neighborhoods.
James Patterson is giving holiday bonuses to 600 booksellers, 11 from Iowa.
It’s possible that a warm fall delayed the migration of wild birds, which are carriers of the deadly virus. It has recently infected three Iowa flocks.
The Gazette spoke with experts about what information is available through public records, how companies acquire personal data, and how Iowans can keep their personal information safe online.
The federal report, issued in November, came days after Donald Trump was re-elected president. During his first term, Trump championed the use of guest visa farmworkers — foreign laborers who work temporarily in U.S. agricultural fields — as a legal alternative for farm labor.
In a recent CDC study, the agency said that the prevention of human bird flu infections is critical to mitigating changes in the virus that could lead to a pandemic. The CDC advises that dairy workers wear PPE, but records obtained by Investigate Midwest show states with bird flu cases have different PPE responses.
A mass removal of undocumented workers could lead to a tighter labor market in Iowa, higher wage rates and higher production costs, potentially leading to higher prices for goods and services, according to an Iowa State University economist.
Fraser firs, pines available at farms across Iowa
Ruling returns pay threshold to previous level
UNI grads started marketing agency in mom’s basement
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