There’s an Education Committee in the Iowa House, but House Speaker Pat Grassley says a “comprehensive review” of the state’s colleges and universities is “long overdue,” and he’s establishing a new committee to do it. Republican Representative Taylor Collins of Mediapolis will be chairman of the House Higher Education Committee. “It’s no secret that we […] View Full Story
A cattle industry expert says improved quality has elevated demand for beef. Randy Blach, CEO of CattleFax says the U.S. cattle herd has declined, but quality has not. He tells Brownfield that continues to elevate the industry. “We actually ended up seeing about 350,000 more upper two-thirds choice in prime carcasses that were produced in […] The post Improved quality elevating demand for beef appeared first on Brownfield Ag News. View Full Story
The Holiday Train will be chugging into four Iowa communities for free concerts next week to get folks in the yuletide spirit. Terry Cunha, spokesman for the Canadian Pacific Kansas City Railroad, says this is the 26th year for the holiday train tradition and it’s a sight to behold, especially at night. “It’s a really […] View Full Story
Iowa Congresswoman Ashley Hinson says she’s pleased a panel in the U.S. House that’s been focused on threats from Communist China for the past two years will continue its work in the next congress. “I really hope I’m still on the Select Committee and I’m excited to hear that this is a bipartisan priority,” Hinson […] View Full Story
A man and woman from Georgia are in custody after a bank robbery in West Des Moines. According to a news release from West Des Moines Police, a bank near the Jordan Creek Shopping mall was robbed late Wednesday afternoon and a suspect and a getaway vehicle were identified. State Troopers stopped the vehicle on […] View Full Story
Most Iowans who smoke want to quit, according to a tobacco cessation specialist, and today is the day for them to give it try as part of the annual Great American Smokeout. Andy Link, associate director for cancer centers at the American Cancer Society, says quitting cold turkey is exceptionally hard, as is giving up […] View Full Story
