AMES, Iowa—A recent farm trends publication from Iowa State University Extension and Outreach discusses changing farm trends between 2011 and 2021, including farm sizes, production values, net incomes and debt. In Rural Iowa at a Glance, Farm Trends (2022 Edition), David Peters, professor and extension rural sociologist at Iowa State University, shares data that shows the way […]

BOONE, Iowa—Carolyn Ann Cottington, 88, passed away on March 8, 2023, at the Eastern Star Masonic Home in Boone, IA. Carolyn was born on April 3, 1934, to Alva and Dora Simonson in Stratford, IA, and graduated from Stratford High School. Carolyn worked in the Stanhope and Stratford banks after high school and married Merrill […]

DES MOINES, Iowa—Drought conditions across the state continued to improve in the past week. The U.S. Drought Monitor showed improvement, especially over the eastern part of the state since the end of February. Declines were reported in Abnormally Dry conditions and Moderate Drought conditions. There were little to no changes for Severe Drought, Extreme Drought […]

Girls 60m – Prelims 4 Ella SantiH11 • Yr: 12 7.94q 7 Lilly OstertH12 • Yr: 12 8.03q8.021 Girls 60m 5 Ella SantiH2 • Yr: 12 7.95 7 Lilly OstertH2 • Yr: 12 7.98 Girls 60m Hurdles – Prelims 47 Skyler HavlikH10 • Yr: 12 11.26 — Aleah UtterbackH2 • Yr: 12 DNS Girls 800m […]

BOONE, Iowa—On March 8, Boone High School junior Lucy Hansen was named one of 15 finalistsnationwide for the America’s Next Great Intern award, presented by Rubin Education. Students in the EDGE Advanced courses at Boone High School were given the opportunity toenter into the contest. In the advanced course, students design an individual learning experiencethrough […]

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DES MOINES, Iowa—This week, Governor Kim Reynolds and the Iowa Economic Development Authority (IEDA) announced $26.88 million in grant funding through the final round of Destination Iowa, a $100 million investment in quality of life and tourism attractions. In recognition of the high interest in the program, the Governor also announced an additional investment of $15 […]

WASHINGTON, D.C.—Today, U.S. Rep. Randy Feenstra (R-Hull) introduced legislation to defend America’s rural energy production from China and other foreign adversaries that wish to purchase American farmland and other land critical to America’s renewable energy and economic security. The Defend America’s Rural Energy (DARE) Act would amend the Defense Production Act of 1950 to prohibit investment by foreign adversaries […]

The Iowa Department of Natural Resources (DNR) will hold a public open house on March 23, beginning at 6 p.m., at the Hamilton County Conservation Board, 2490 Briggs Woods Trail, south of Webster City, to discuss a proposed forest wildlife stewardship plan at the Boone Forks Wildlife Management Area (WMA). The Boone Forks forest wildlife […]