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Bird flu cost Iowa more than a billion
The bird flu epidemic in Iowa cost the state's economy one-point-2 billion dollars, according to the latest tally from the Iowa Farm Bureau. The bureau says recovery will not be swift, since half of I...
Aug 18, 2015
Walker keeps campaign message despite hecklers
by Sarah Beckman, 98.3 the TorchDozens of protesters, both from local groups and from out of state, gathered in front of the Des Moines Register’s Soap Box at the Iowa State Fair on Monday to ra...
Aug 17, 2015
Torch Morning News you can use 8-13:
The Iowa State Fair opens today. The ten-day event got its kickoff last night with a parade starting at the state capitol. The event showcases the state's best in agriculture, food and entertainment.I...
Aug 13, 2015
No more MHI closings, director says
The head of the Iowa Department of Human Services says he has no plans to shut down the remaining two state mental health facilities. But he’s not sure the state needs more than the 700 availabl...
Aug 13, 2015
Branstad, Reynolds hear from students on closing workforce skills gap
Governor Branstad relays his feedback on workforce skills at the “Future Ready Iowa” initiative meeting.(photo by Sarah Beckman)The first of a series of meetings for the “Future Read...
Aug 12, 2015
Torch Morning News you can use 8-12:
A Boone County farmer has been ordered by a county judge to let a survey crew from Dakota Access Pipeline onto his property. The survey is for the Bakken oil pipeline, should it be approved by the sta...
Aug 12, 2015
Too much homework for young grades
Most Des Moines area schools will be starting in less than two weeks...and a new study suggests their teachers ease up on the homework when they return to class. The American Journal of Family Therapy...
Aug 12, 2015
Torch Morning News you can use 8-10:
Iowa's farm industry is getting nervous about commodity prices remaining low this year...and farm lenders and ag economists say the outlook for agriculture could be more grim next year. Prices for cor...
Aug 10, 2015
15 state beaches impacted by toxins
Blue-green algae is putting a damper on playing on Iowa beaches. 15 state park beaches have posted warnings due to high levels of fecal bacteria or toxins from algae. DNR recommends against swimming a...
Aug 10, 2015
Farmers could leave farms
Ag experts say low crop prices may prompt Iowa producers to square off with farmland owners over their rent this month. The head of Peoples Company farmland management and investment in Clive says he ...
Aug 10, 2015
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