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The family farm

Tim Christensen made no bones about it. Beginning and proceeding through the farm transition and succession process can be difficult. But his best advice was not to put it off. “Start the process today,” he said. “Whether you’re on the farm or not, everyone needs an estate plan. ...

Century Farm Pottery embraces the circle of life

BOONE — There have been many seasons to Yana Reid’s life. The seasons blend together, one leading into the next, each giving her life a richness and connection to the heritage she treasures as a Native American. The values Reid learned growing up on the Rosebud Reservation in south ...

Conrad named ‘Supplier of Year’

Tiffany Conrad, Visit Fort Dodge’s Community Sales Manager, was honored last month being named Supplier of the Year by Meeting Professionals International (MPI) at the Heartland Chapter’s annual meeting in Omaha. “Tiffany is the kind of volunteer every planner dreams of working ...

Professional Developers of Iowa announce 2026 legislative priorities

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 ...

Raising beef the natural way

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 ...

Prairie Nouveau 2025

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 ...