State ag department launches $70K incentive for local foods

Cami Koons, Iowa Capital Dispatch

Posted 3/11/25

The Iowa Department of Agriculture and Land Stewardship launched a $70,000 pilot program Monday to help schools purchase local meat, poultry, produce, dairy, eggs or honey through the Choose Iowa program.

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Local sports

'All of the work we put in paid off' From elite times to surprise qualifiers and last-minute changes to the lineup paying off, Thursday’s district track meet had everything.

Worth the wait The Lancers girls had to work for it Thursday night and sweat it out Friday morning. But in the end, they can call the regional track meet a success.

Lucas Persson goes back-to-back This year’s boys’ district tennis tournament was seemingly over before it even began.

Obituaries

Death Notice: Micheal Reedy

A Celebration of Life for Micheal Wayne Reedy, 75, of Eldridge, will be held from noon - 3 p.m. on Saturday, June 21, at the Dixon American Legion. A family burial will be held in the …

Death Notice: Ann Kuehl

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Death Notice: David Hotchkiss

A funeral service celebrating the life of David Lee Hotchkiss, 81, of Eldridge, will be held at 11:30 a.m. Thursday, May 29, at Our Lady of Victory Catholic Church, Davenport. …

Obituary: Nancy Kerns

Nancy Kerns (née Power), a cherished wife, mother, sister, aunt, cousin, and friend, passed away on April 23, 2025.

Obituary: Arlouine ‘Cass’ Needham

Arlouine “Cass” Needham, age 84, of Walcott, passed away Monday, May 5, 2025, at her home, surrounded by her loving family. A memorial service will be held at 11 a.m., Saturday, …

Obituary: Mark Burgmeier

Mark J. Burgmeier, 69, of Princeton, died May 8, 2025, at his home.