Relocating the kitchen and food storage to a commons area provides ground-level access, improving efficiency for students, staff, and deliveries. Currently, all inventory and food must be transported from the basement to the ground floor via elevator. This requires staff to move through ...
There is one part of my finance education which has stuck with me from my time at the University of Northern Iowa: Diversity matters when it comes to one’s investment portfolio. In farm terms, you never put too many eggs in one basket. Investing in only one stock or only a few stocks is an ...
Happy Down Syndrome Awareness Month! October is a time to celebrate those with Down Syndrome and all they bring to our world. It is also a reminder of the importance of inclusion and the beauty of embracing differences. Down Syndrome is one of the most common genetic conditions, affecting one ...
Our healthcare storm that’s been brewing on the horizon is getting a lot closer these days. And if Congress doesn’t get their act together soon, it could be a category 5 hurricane. As I write this, we’re about two weeks into the government shutdown. It’s shut down because Democrats ...
On November 4, 2025, the Union Community School District voters will decide on a bond referendum that would allow us to make much-needed updates to all our schools in our district. As your elected school board, we want to share why this decision matters and what it would mean for our students, ...
Union Community School District has placed a bond referendum before voters this fall that addresses critical facility needs, including a long-discussed new bus barn and replacement of the district greenhouse. Both projects support our broader goal of upgrading infrastructure and enhancing ...
I know I have said this before, but I want to say it again. My goal has always been to do an “On the Record” each month, but important work continues to take priority. The days are full, and that is a great thing because it means progress is being made. Between projects, cases, and the ...
Harvest is in full swing for my family and parents. I’m proud to be a 4th Generation Farmer. My main role is trucking grain to town and the grain bins in a semi, combining, and picking up repair parts. I’m thankful to have a small family farm and the opportunity to be a part of it. The ...
As it stands today, delivering a bushel of soybeans to Tama-Benton Cooperative would be $9.35. For farmers, this is probably below their cost of production. These soybean prices have been in the tank, and they appear to be staying there for the near future. The main reason prices are so low is ...
Q: What red flags are catching your attention in the U.S. farm economy? A: As a lifelong family farmer, I understand Iowa farm families weather the storms of cyclical markets and natural disasters. Managing risk is central to the job. As harvest season gets into full swing, I’m keeping a ...