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
Two Iowa Business Owners Awarded For Renewable Fuel Marketing Efforts
The Iowa Department of Agriculture and Land Stewardship (IDALS) has presented the 2017 Renewable Fuels Marketing Awards to Charlie Good of Nevada and Richard Weiner of Nora Springs. Iowa Secretary of Agriculture, Bill Northey, presented the awards
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