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Nearly 100 Iowa Corn Growers Association® (ICGA) members filled the State Capitol rotunda on March 23 for the “Iowa Corn Day on the Hill” lobbying event. This delegation included ICGA Board, county leaders, and grassroots members from across the state. Their lobbying efforts focused on the Iowa Biofuels Access Bill, a top priority of the organization. The Iowa Biofuels Access Bill will increase consumer choice at the pump by making E15 an option at many fuel stations across Iowa.

There is much to look forward to when springs arrives. Daily hours of sunlight increase while temperatures continue to climb. Blooming flowers and leaves budding on trees also add some awe-inspiring color back into the landscape. Even though there’s much to enjoy about spring, one side effect of so much foliage in bloom is the return of seasonal spring allergies.

When you suspect someone is using drugs, there are many ways to confirm your suspicion. Today there are a variety of different drugs which produce a wide array of symptoms to be aware of.

On Monday, March 21, the school boards of Hamburg and Sidney had a joint meeting to discuss a tuition agreement for transportation of Hamburg high-school aged students between the schools. Hamburg Superintendent Dr.

School menus delayed We have requested April menus from the local school districts, but we did not receive them in time to include them as this paper was being sent to the printer. We will resume providing school meal information as soon as we receive the April menus.

April is a month of fun and games at Arbor Lodge State Historical Park. Arbor Lodge Mansion will host the History of Games on April 2 and 9 in celebration of National Board Game Day, which is April 11.

Program graduates share what they learned When Sue Kuennen was named the Iowa Conservation Woman of the Year in 2016, she was surprised by the recognition. She always assumed the things she was doing to improve her 160-acre farm were the same as other farmers were doing.