BOONE, Iowa—Fareway CEO, Reynolds W. Cramer, announced today the following executive team promotions: President: Garrett S. Piklapp Chief Retail Officer: Michael (Mike) J. McCormick Chief Financial Officer: Jacob (Jake) W. Moran “Garrett and Mike have been important members of our leadership team for many years, and we are excited to have Jake join this team,” […]

DES MOINES, Iowa—The National Weather Service office in Des Moines has released some updated information about possible strong thunderstorm activity expected later this week, Friday and Friday night.                             (contributed information, NWS)

WEST DES MOINES, Iowa—Rashawn Parker of Boone took home the coveted championship crown and was named the 2021 Iowa Farm Bureau ‘Cookout Champion’ during the annual cookout contest at Farm Bureau Day at the Iowa State Fair.  Parker’s winning entry, Picanha steaks, a little-known cut of beef, often named sirloin cap or rump cover, impressed […]

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AMES, Iowa—The “I See Dead Plants” podcast, a new offering from the Iowa State University Integrated Pest Management Program, is now open to listeners interested in learning how plant science research impacts everyday life. Ed Zaworski, plant pathologist for the plant and insect diagnostic clinic at Iowa State University, invites crop management experts each episode […]

DES MOINES, Iowa— Iowa Secretary of Agriculture Mike Naig commented today on the Iowa Crop Progress and Condition report released by the USDA National Agricultural Statistics Service. The report is released weekly from April through November. “We’re excited to welcome back the great Iowa State Fair. Fairgoers should see temperatures gradually rise through Sunday with slight […]

BOONE, Iowa—The Boone County Hospital was recently recognized by the National Safe Sleep Hospital Certification Program as a Bronze Safe Sleep Hospital for their commitment to best practices and education on safe sleep. The National Safe Sleep Hospital Certification Program was created by Cribs for Kids®, the only national infant safe sleep organization. Based in […]