WIN CEO, Deisbeck’s, Public Service Will Be Missed

Photo (First row, left): Chuck Deisbeck and Shannon Landauer   Western Iowa Networks (WIN) said goodbye to CEO Chuck Deisbeck last Friday, after 10 years at the helm. Deisbeck, who is taking over as CEO of South

Scam Education Workshop Coming To Carroll

Several times each month we hear reports of scams and financial fraud taking place, particularly against seniors. In fact, it is now estimated that one in five elderly individuals is the victim of some form of financial

Open Enrollment Deadline Fast Approaching

Parents and guardians are reminded that the filing deadline for open enrollment in the 2017-2018 school year is approaching. Applications must be submitted to the resident and receiving districts no later than March 1. For children entering

Rural Development Invests $622 Million Into Iowa In 2016

The United States Department of Agriculture (USDA) Rural Development’s mission area invested $622 million in rural Iowa in 2016, providing housing opportunities to thousands while supporting job creation and community improvement. Over $214 million was invested in

IDALS Block Grant Applications Open

Iowa Secretary of Agriculture, Bill Northey, has announced the Department of Agriculture and Land Stewardship is now accepting applications for grant funding through the Specialty Crop Block Grant program. These grants are designed to support projects that

Ben Stein Featured Speaker at Land Investment Expo

Next month’s People’s Company 10th annual Land Investment Expo in West Des Moines will feature actor and comedian Ben Stein and Americans for Tax Reform President, Grover Norquist. Host of the Emmy Award winning game show, “Win