01 July 2020
Racist remarks aimed at Charles City High School ballplayer prompt forceful response

Racist remarks aimed at Charles City High School ballplayer prompt forceful response


By Bob Steenson, bsteenson@charlescitypress.com Racist remarks yelled at an African American Charles City ballplayer at a recent away game have drawn...
Former Rockford teacher investigated for mishandling money

Former Rockford teacher investigated for mishandling money


By Bob Steenson, bsteenson@charlescitypress.com A state audit requested by Rudd-Rockford-Marble Rock School District has identified more than $25,000...
29 June 2020

SOIL CONSERVATION: Iowa NRCS undergoes reorganization plan


By Kurt Simon, Iowa State Conservationist, USDA-NRCS In December, U.S. Secretary of Agriculture Sonny Perdue signed off on the Iowa NRCS staff reorga...
 

SOIL CONSERVATION: Farmers, landowners encouraged to apply for funding for water quality practices


To The Press Farmers and landowners can now sign up for cost share funds through the Water Quality Initiative. The funds can be used to help insta...

SOIL CONSERVATION: In a year of changes, NRCS still focused on soil and water quality


By Susan Kozak, Director, Division of Soil Conservation and Water Quality Wow – a lot can change in a year! At this time last year, I was the â€...
 

SOIL CONSERVATION: Meet the staffs


Meet the new district conservationist and soil conservationist My name is Katie Yule, and I am the new district conservationist in th...

SOIL CONSERVATION: Naig says state continues to grow conservation efforts


By Mike Naig, Iowa Secretary of Agriculture As I reflect over the past year, 2019 presented Iowans with many challenges due to weather conditions, ye...

SOIL CONSERVATION: Farmers, landowners encouraged to apply for funding for water quality practices


To The Press Farmers and landowners can now sign up for cost share funds through the Water Quality Initiative. The funds can be used to help insta...
 

SOIL CONSERVATION: Myers is bureau chief for field services


To The Press Will Myers has been recently hired as bureau chief for field services at the Iowa Department of Agriculture and Land Stewardship. Mye...