MOLINE, ILLINOIS (April 24, 2024) — The Moline City Council took an important step toward transforming the former JCPenney building into 32 residential units at its Tuesday evening meeting. A proposed Redevelopment Plan and Economic Incentive Agreement was unanimously endorsed by the City Council, clearing the first hurdle toward project approval.

WEST DES MOINES, IOWA (April 24, 2024) — The Iowa Farm Bureau Federation (IFBF) has granted scholarships to 109 current and future college students looking to further their post-high school education within the agricultural industry.

Iowa Farm Bureau Federation First-Time Scholarship Winners

First-time scholarship winners (listed alphabetically by hometown), parent names and future or current college are listed below:

COAL VALLEY, ILLINOIS (April 24, 2024) — Niabi Zoo Foundation is proud to partner with Niabi Zoo as they repair or replace the damaged areas from the January snowstorm. Thank you to all who have donated to this project. You have raised more than $12,000 with personal donations and $50,000 from Modern Woodman. The Modern Woodman donation will support the reconstruction of the Bald Eagle Exhibit.

WEST DES MOINES, IOWA (April 22, 2024) — Following the conclusion of the 2024 Iowa legislative session, Farm Bureau members would like to thank the governor and legislators in both chambers for addressing policy and budget priorities that are important to agriculture and rural Iowa, including the reinstatement of capital-gains tax deduction for the sale of breeding livestock.  This will prevent a direct tax increase for livestock farmers, many of whom are young and beginning farmers.