Central Iowa Times

Drought, derecho impact Iowa's farms

By Elle Johnson | Sep 24, 2020

After drought and damage from the derecho, Iowa farmer's are having a difficult year.

Prestage Foods in hot water over improperly slaughtered pig

By Elle Johnson | Aug 27, 2020

After a pig wasn't properly slaughtered at a pork processing facility, the U.S. Department of Agriculture's Food Safety and Inspection Service (FSIS) has been looking into Prestage Foods of Iowa.

Iowa schools districts disregard state recommendations, continue with online learning

By Elle Johnson | Aug 12, 2020

Despite guidance from the state government with the Return to Learn plan, some central Iowa schools are planning to start the upcoming school year fully remote.

Wright County stays one step ahead to prevent COVID-19 spread

By Elle Johnson | May 28, 2020

Wright County, Iowa, is putting measures in place to be sure any potential COVID-19 hotspots don't get the chance to spread.

Webster County Law Enforcement Center ceases visitations

By Elle Johnson | Mar 28, 2020

The Webster County Sheriff's Office issued new rules regarding COVID-19, which will impact jail visitation at the Webster County Law Enforcement Center.