AMES, Iowa – Each year, communities across Iowa are tested by nature’s extremes — from flash floods and tornadoes to powerful storms and deepening droughts. These disasters not only endanger lives and ...

O’Connell is the Youth Corps coordinator for Polk County Conservation and depends on a strong knowledge base to educate the ...

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FIRST LEGO League gets young learners excited about science, engineering, and technology. 4-H Youth Development partners with FLL at Iowa State University to provide this team-based learning challenge ...

With a Rural Housing Readiness Assessment plan and an Empower Rural Iowa grant, Rock Valley initiated projects to develop ...

According to Sorrell, fresh fruits and vegetables are the one thing that food pantry clients mention wanting the most. “Everyone deserves the right to be nutrition secure. Growing Together Iowa helps ...

Gaffey praised Rock Valley’s comprehensive approach to addressing the entire spectrum of their housing needs. “From affordable housing for low-income and young families to integrating essential ...

Over a decade ago, Ottumwa was facing a problem. The city was shrinking—in population and pride—and needed to change. So, in ...

Across Iowa, municipal clerks are behind-the-scenes engines of local government. They are the ones who help put together budgets, keep public records, and ensure that city council decisions come to ...

Farmers, Ag Industry Professionals Reap Dividends from Planter University Planting season varies wildly from year to year and technology is always changing. Cool and wet conditions can dramatically ...

Held monthly via Zoom, Garden Q&A Live offers Iowans the chance to connect directly with horticulture expert s and receive personalized advice on all things gardening. Aaron Steil, consumer ...