The Professional Developers of Iowa Board of Directors recently approved its 2026 legislative priorities, which were announced at its annual fall conference. PDI is the state association of economic development professionals united to strengthen communities and drive long-term growth for ...

CLARION — The Hereford cattle gracefully grazing pasture ground at Grand View Beef are not just 100% grass fed and grass finished, but also are hormone-free, as well as traceable — something that’s incredibly important to the Severson family. The family has been farming near Clarion ...

Soldier Creek Winery will debut its Prairie Noveau 2025 wine on Nov. 22, adding a local flourish to a global tradition that celebrates the arrival of new vintage Beaujolais-style wines each November. While France marks Beaujolais Nouveau Day on the third Thursday of the month, the Soldier ...

LAKE CITY — Stewart Memorial Hospital & Clinics held a mural dedication ceremony this week to honor the remarkable legacy of two long-time physicians, Dr. Warren McCrary and Dr. Glenn Rost, whose decades of service shaped the hospital’s history and strengthened its bond with the ...

Handling immigration enforcement actions and preparing for them was a topic recently addressed by Kristiana Coutu, (non-practicing) attorney and CPA with the Center for Agricultural Taxation at Iowa State University. Coutu said Iowa livestock and dairy producers are becoming increasingly ...

The impact of UnityPoint Health — Fort Dodge goes beyond caring for patients, according to a recent study. According to the study from the Iowa Hospital Association, UnityPoint Health — Fort Dodge supported 1,199 local jobs last year, adding $150.5 million to Webster County’s ...