The use of cover crops in Iowa has expanded significantly in recent years. The conservation practice is promoted by the state through cost share incentives — an effort by the Iowa Department of Agriculture to reduce nutrients that contribute to the Gulf dead zone. But new research suggests that while the number of acres being planted with cover crops has grown, not all farmers are sticking with the practice.
The quality of Iowa’s water is a top environmental concern in Iowa, and for many Iowans, there can be a feeling of helplessness. That’s where Heather Wilson comes in. Her work at the Izaak Walton League strives to remove the “barriers of entry” to make water quality testing and advocacy more accessible to the public.
When Jaye Kennedy became the CEO of Waypoint Services in 2013, it felt like she was taking on the job that she’d been building toward her entire professional career. Twelve years later, Kennedy is passing the torch.
Republican gubernatorial candidate Adam Steen launched his “99 Strong” statewide tour in Marion on Saturday, pledging to champion skilled trades, parental rights, property tax reform and local control. Steen also vowed to oppose eminent domain for pipelines and defend “Iowa’s culture and values.”
The vitally important role school business officials play in Iowa can be difficult to fill, especially in Iowa’s rural schools.
A pollster that has served President Donald Trump’s campaigns and a former political director of U.S. House Republicans’ campaign arm are among the hires by Iowa 2nd Congressional District candidate Joe Mitchell, his campaign announced this week.
General fund revenue for the Iowa state budget year that ended in June was nearly $200 million less than projected by a nonpartisan state panel in March, according to final numbers published this week.
Amid government funding cuts and hyper partisan politics, Iowa leaders in nonprofit and social service organizations say they must remain true to their missions. They made those comments during panel discussions that were part of The Gazette’s annual Iowa Ideas conference on Thursday.
Iowa Republican U.S. Rep. Mariannette Miller-Meeks on Friday blamed Democrats for the ongoing federal government shutdown, criticized efforts to extend Affordable Care Act tax subsidies, and expressed cautious support for President Donald Trump’s tariff-and-trade approach to aid struggling farmers.
Iowa U.S. Rep. Mariannette Miller-Meeks, who previously pledged to hold in-person town halls, says Democrats are manufacturing controversy and want “confrontations for cameras.” She argues she’s accessible at fairs and public events, while critics say she’s breaking her word.
Photos from the 60th annual Amana Colonies Oktoberfest keg tapping parade and ceremony.
The City of Cedar Rapids is seeking funds that would allow for repairs at the historic Seminole Valley Farm while planning continues for full-fledged preservation effort.
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