by Radio Iowa Contributor | Apr 18, 2024 | Human Interest, News, Recreation / Entertainment
Entries are now being accepted for this year’s Best Breaded Pork Tenderloin in Iowa. Kelsey Sutter with the Iowa Pork Producers Association says nominations had slowed down during the pandemic, but have really picked up once again. “Last year we jumped up...
by Radio Iowa Contributor | Apr 1, 2024 | News, Politics & Government
U.S. Agriculture Secretary Tom Vilsack says he hopes Iowa officials reconsider the decision to turn down additional federal food assistance in the summer for about 240,000 Iowa children from low income households. “I’m hopeful that at some point in time...
by Radio Iowa Contributor | Mar 27, 2024 | Education, News, Politics & Government
Clear Lake High School is one of four school districts to receive a national U.S.D.A. award for its efforts to improve the nutritional quality of meals for students. Clear Lake reduced sodium in menu items by using spices, more fresh local foods and some low- or...
by Radio Iowa Contributor | Feb 19, 2024 | News
The federal government says Iowa isn’t processing food assistance applications fast enough. U.S. Ag Secretary Tom Vilsack sent Governor Kim Reynolds and 43 other states letters urging them to improve the efficiency of their SNAP benefits programs. Luke Elzinga,...
by Dar Danielson | Feb 14, 2024 | News, Recreation / Entertainment
The search is on once again for the Iowa’s “Best Burger.” Iowa Beef Industry Council spokesperson Kylie Peterson says there are some simple rules for the annual contest. “We’re accepting nominations votes from Iowans, anyone that has a...