WASHINGTON, Dec. 9 -- The Democratic Congressional Campaign Committee posted the following news release: * * * It's Been 800 Days Since the Farm Bill Expired. Where Are Mariannette Miller-Meeks and Zach Nunn? * Today - Tuesday, December 9th - marks 800 days since the Farm Bill expired on September 30, 2023. Iowans haven't seen a new and updated Farm Bill since 2018, and Mariannette Miller-Meeks and Zach Nunn are missing in action. Miller-Meeks and Nunn are failing to address the growing   more

DES MOINES, Iowa, Dec. 9 -- The Iowa Department of Natural Resources issued the following news release: * * * Ledges annual meeting to be held in Boone * BOONE - Ledges State Park staff will host their 10th annual State of the Park public meeting on Dec. 18, at 6:30 p.m., in the Boone City Hall Auditorium, 923 8th Street, in Boone. Doors open at 6 p.m. The event is free to attend. The State of the Park will showcase 2025 highlights from the projects, people, and programs that had a meani  more

DES MOINES, Iowa, Dec. 9 -- The Iowa Department of Natural Resources issued the following news release: * * * Seasonal Park Employee * Location: Across the state of Iowa (see job description) Closing Date: Positions open until filled The Iowa DNR is hiring seasonal positions for summer 2026 in the Iowa state park and forest system. Work alongside conservation professionals building skills for careers in natural resources. Seasonal workers primarily work in the outdoors performing hands-o  more

DES MOINES, Iowa, Dec. 9 -- The Iowa Department of Natural Resources issued the following news release: * * * Seasonal Patrol Officers at Iowa State Parks * The Iowa Department of Natural Resources is seeking (14) Seasonal Patrol Officers with the Parks, Forests, and Preserves Bureau. The positions are located at various state parks across Iowa. The positions are temporary for seasonal employees of the Iowa DNR. To apply: Candidates are screened and reviewed at the local level. Applicants   more

DES MOINES, Iowa, Dec. 8 -- The Iowa Department of Agriculture and Land Stewardship issued the following news: * * * Secretary Naig Issues Statement on the Trump Administration's Assistance to American Farmers * DES MOINES, Iowa (Dec. 8, 2025) - Iowa Secretary of Agriculture Mike Naig issued the following statement after the Trump Administration announced $12 billion in direct financial assistance to America's farmers impacted by the current economic conditions and ongoing trade disruptions:  more

DES MOINES, Iowa, Dec. 9 -- The Iowa Department of Natural Resources issued the following news release: * * * Snowmobilers cheer the return of winter * It's middle December, and much of Iowa is covered under a thick blanket of snow with a weekend forecast calling for high temperatures that barely scratch double digits. Winter has returned. And for Iowa's snowmobilers, that's music to their ears. "Clubs are already grooming trails," said Jessica Flatt, with the Iowa Department of Natural   more

DES MOINES, Iowa, Dec. 9 -- The Iowa Department of Natural Resources issued the following news release: * * * Stay safe on the ice this winter * The recent blast of arctic air is growing ice on lakes and ponds across the northern two-thirds of Iowa. Outdoor ice enthusiasts are ready to get out ice fishing, snowmobiling, ice skating or fat-tire bike riding. The DNR recommends a minimum of four inches of clear ice for ice fishing and at least five to seven inches for snowmobiles and ATVs. La  more