More than 970 Iowa Businesses Making a Difference in Fighting Human Trafficking

IOWA SECRETARY OF STATE
March 4, 2026 11:48 am

We’re celebrating four years of Iowa Businesses Against Trafficking (IBAT), four years of learning, acting, and making a real difference. In that time, IBAT has grown into a strong, statewide network of 970+ Iowa businesses across 96 counties, all committed to raising awareness, taking action, and building safer communities.

Iowa Learning Farms to Host Conservation On Tap Event in Altoona

IOWA STATE UNIVERSITY EXTENSION
March 3, 2026 11:48 am

Casual gathering will provide local farmers, landowners and interested Iowans with an opportunity to listen, share and learn about conservation topics with peers and experts at Iowa State University\Iowa Learning Farms will host a “Conservation On Tap” event on Thursday, March 19, from 5:30 to 7 p.

Learn the signs. Know how to respond to Human Trafficking Prevention

IOWA SECRETARY OF STATE
March 3, 2026 11:48 am

Human Trafficking Prevention, focuses on education, awareness, and prevention. Human trafficking can occur in any Iowa community and often goes unnoticed without the right information.

Kirkwood to Host 2026 Safety Conference March 26

KIRKWOOD COMMUNITY COLLEGE
March 2, 2026 1:22 pm

Kirkwood Community College will host the annual 2026 Kirkwood Safety Conference on Thursday, March 26, at The Hotel at Kirkwood Center in Cedar Rapids.

Ephemeral Erosion/Conservation Practices Addressed at Advanced RUSLE2 Workshop

IOWA STATE UNIVERSITY EXTENSION
March 2, 2026 1:22 pm

Participants will learn about ephemeral and gully erosion, manure managementAn Advanced RUSLE 2 workshop has been scheduled for service providers and producers who are working with RUSLE2 and the Iowa Phosphorus Index to develop manure management plans.

4th St. Diner March Menu

4TH ST. DINER
March 1, 2026 3:27 pm

Dairy Beef Short Course Covers Calf Health, Growth Technology & Feedlot Facilies

IOWA STATE UNIVERSITY EXTENSION
February 25, 2026 1:54 pm

Dairy producers, feedlot operators and industry professionals may attend the 2026 Dairy Beef Short Course on Tuesday, March 17, in Sioux Falls, South Dakota.

Food System Partners to Present at Iowa Farm and Food Conference in Waterloo

IOWA STATE UNIVERSITY EXTENSION
February 24, 2026 4:55 pm

Food systems event elevates local food and community partnershipsThe Food Systems team with Iowa State University Extension and Outreach Farm, Food and Enterprise Development, in partnership with the Iowa Food System Coalition, welcomes practitioners, organizations and businesses to submit proposals to present at the Iowa Farm and Food Conference, to be held June 11—12 in Waterloo.

Wallace Foundation to Hold Annual Program and Meeting at Armstrong Farm

IOWA STATE UNIVERSITY EXTENSION
February 23, 2026 7:59 pm

Topics will focus on nitrogen managementThe Wallace Foundation will hold an educational event for the public, followed by its annual business meeting, on March 6  at the Armstrong Memorial Research and Demonstration Farm in Lewis.

Sewer Equipment Company of America to establish fabrication operations in Vinton

IOWA GOVERNOR'S OFFICE
February 22, 2026 8:45 pm

Arconic and Vermeer corporations drive over $230M in new manufacturing investments The Iowa Economic Development Authority (IEDA) Board approved the first awards for the Business Incentives for Growth (BIG) program, which launched last month.