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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 Iowa. PDI’s more than 300 members come from disciplines including community, county and regional economic developers, utilities, legal and financial firms, universities, community colleges, engineering and construction firms, and rail transportation companies. PDI’s 2026 legislative priorities ...

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 ...

Mural honors Lake City doctors

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 ...

Protocols in Place

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 ...

UnityPoint Health has big economic impact

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 ...