Members of the Concerned Citizens of Scott County will host a public meeting next Wednesday on the potential impact of a natural gas power plant proposed for land outside Maysville. more

The Iowa State University Urban Agriculture Program will host a webinar focused on Choose Iowa, the state’s signature brand for Iowa-grown and Iowa-made agricultural products, on Thursday, Feb. 12, from 1 to 2 p.m. Regan Freland, Choose Iowa membership and outreach coordinator, will provide an overview of the program and explain how farmers, food and beverage producers, horticulture businesses and community organizations can benefit from participation. more

Civility and a step back from heated political rhetoric were prominent themes Monday in the opening-day speeches of some Iowa legislative leaders as they launched the 2026 session. more

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To help farm families strengthen relationships and set family goals, Iowa State University Extension and Outreach will offer a Farm Couple Getaway. The event is designed for farmers who want to participate in activities aimed at improving farm family communication, working on farm or family goals, navigating farm transitions or simply taking a weekend away to discuss farm and family matters. more

The 2026 Farm Transitions Conference will be held Feb. 5–6 at the Courtyard by Marriott Hotel & Conference Center in Ankeny. The conference is hosted by the Beginning Farmer Center at Iowa State University. more

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The University of Iowa is working to upgrade equipment and expand its materials science learning capabilities for students and researchers across Iowa with the support of a grant from the U.S. Department of Defense. more

As part of its deportation efforts, the Trump administration has ordered states to hand over personal data from voter rolls, driver’s license records and programs such as Medicaid and food stamps. more

The first visitors flew down the slopes of Lost Oasis tubing hill in Princeton, 25291 240th Avenue, closing out winter break with rush of cold adrenaline. more

Five candidates have applied for the open seat on Eldridge City Council, which the council aims to fill be appointment later this month. more

A fire at the home of Robert and Christina Fox, 226 W. Durant Street in Walcott, drew the bomb squad Thursday after first responders found a hand grenade on site. more

Scott County supervisors renamed John Maxwell board chair and Jean Dickson vice chair at their organizational meeting Friday. more

In a snow-covered field north of Des Moines, Lee Tesdell’s sheep seem comfortable, grazing in a paddock of Kernza, a perennial grain cultivated by The Land Institute in Kansas. more

The annual meeting of Maysville Cemetery is Jan. 8, 2026, at 7 p.m. The meeting is at Maysville Fire Station. Guests are welcome. more

Communication with loved ones, neighbors and mental health professionals can be a key piece of addressing the stressors and mental health issues that affect farmers at higher rates than other professions. more

Sixth grader Gracie Stephens of Virgil Grissom invented the Aqua Buddy, an automatic plant waterer that lasts up to four months. more

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Drivers using their phones outside of hands-free or voice-activated modes now face a $100 fine as Iowa’s 2025 distracted driving law goes into full effect. more

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