EPA Increases Renewable Fuel Volumes For 2017
Today (Wednesday), the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) finalized increases to the renewable fuel volume requirements in all categories of biofuels under the Renewable Fuel Standard (RFS) program. The across-the-board increases will boost production and provide for
Manning Holiday Tradition Starts With A Lighted Parade Friday Night
Manning’s annual traditional welcome to the Christmas season, Wiehnachtsfest, will be held Friday, Nov. 25. Committee chair, Megan Reis, says they began planning for this year’s event in late September and early October with lining up participants,
Region XII Offering Open Meeting, Public Records Training Workshop
Region XII Council of Governments is holding a training workshop on the legal requirements of open records and open meetings. On Thursday, Dec. 1, Jeff Schott with the Institute of Public Affairs will provide the training for
DMACC Presents Medallion To General Of Kosovo Iowa
On Monday, the President of Des Moines Area Community College (DMACC), Rob Denson, presented a custom-made medallion to General Xhavit Gashi, who is the Consul General of Kosovo in Iowa. The special medallion, which was created by
Iowa Ag Secretary Urges Iowans To Buy Their Tree Locally
Iowa Secretary of Agriculture, Bill Northey, is encouraging Iowans to consider selecting an Iowa-grown Christmas tree this season. Not only can this become a part of the family’s holiday tradition, Northey said, it is also a great
Hunter-Funded Program Feeds The Hungry
The Iowa Department of Natural Resources (DNR) is once again promoting a popular, hunter-funded program that provides meat to the Food Bank of Iowa. Help Us Stop Hunger, known as HUSH, brings 81 lockers together with hunters
Magical Train Rides To North Pole Start Friday
Since 2004, the Boone Scenic Valley Railroad has been offering a unique winter experience to families who can take a ride from the depot in Boone to the North Pole. Over the years, thousands have shown up
Financial Uncertainty Brings About Early Retirement Discussions At Audubon School District
Declining enrollment and a strained financial situation due to the uncertainty of state funding are two of the reasons Superintendent of the Audubon Community School District, Dr. Brett Gibbs, cites for opening early retirement opportunities for staff.