NRCS to offer higher EQIP rates to Iowa farmers
NRCS in Iowa will provide elevated EQIP payment rates for 20 conservation practices across private lands. The move expands support beyond underserved groups, aligning with the Nutrient Reduction Strategy to improve water quality, soil health, and wildlife habitat. Practices include denitrifying bioreactors, constructed wetlands, riparian buffers, windbreaks, and stream protection. Contact local NRCS offices or visit the Iowa NRCS site for details.
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NRCS
Iowa
USDA
Natural Resources Conservation Service
Kurt Simon
Simon
Usda.gov
SHARE program in Rake faces closure due to low orders
Roth from Os kaloosa says SHARE cannot cover monthly delivery costs with dwindling signups. Since starting seven or eight years ago with Ellen Smith and Stacy Roth, orders have dropped from 100–110 monthly to about 25. She blames Ruby's Pantry openings in Albert Lea and East Chain for loss of customers and notes packages no longer offer strong value.
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Oskaloosa
Roth
Ellen Smith
Stacy Roth
Albert Lea
BC Christmas Coloring Contest and Elf on the Shelf
Community event highlights a coloring contest and Elf on the Shelf with winners announced Saturday. Gingerbread house submissions are due by Saturday at Murra Hardware.
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Murra Hardware
Christmas Drawings and Creative Spirits Paint Event
Drawings for kids and adults are set for Saturday with winners notified. Kids may win toys and adults win a K and H gas card. Santa visits precede Creative Spirits painting at Orange's Bar 1 to 4 PM, come and go, $10 includes an 8x10 canvas. American Legion Post 21 runs a Christmas drawing through December 19. kids five and under sign up at Buffalo Center businesses.
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American Legion Post 21
Buffalo Center
Tribune Files
American Legion Post No. 21
Santa Claus
Buffalo Center Tribune
Santa House opens in Buffalo Center Library
Dec 7 2006 Santa House opens for four visits by the Holly Gentleman from the North Country in Buffalo Center now located in the Library on North Main Street. Sharla Hassebroek and Patty Hassebroek help tie fleece blankets for the Giving Tree for local families in need.
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Tribune
Santa House
Holly Gentleman
North Country
Buffalo Center
North Main Street
Sharla Hassebroek
Patty Hassebroek
Changes to Lifeline Telephone Assistance Program
The Iowa Utilities Board notes major Lifeline changes effective December 2 2016 to add broadband subsidies and tighten eligibility rules Businesses must choose between telephone or broadband subsidies while Lifeline remains limited to one per household FCC rules now allow proof via SNAP Medicaid SSI SSI public housing Veteran pension or survivor benefits with some programs dropped LIHEAP school lunch TANF no longer valid Eligibility may be proven with income below 135 of poverty The standards include landline unlimited local calling wireless voice 500 minutes wireless broadband 500 MB fixed broadband 150 GB speed 10 Mbps download 1 Mbps upload Subsidy remains 9 25 monthly for mobile or fixed broadband while voice subsidies decline through 2021 except in single Lifeline provider areas Contact IUB or FCC for details
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Iowa Utilities Board
Iowa
Federal Communications Commission
FCC
Federal
Universal Service Fund
USF
Tub
Fcc.gov
Iub
Iowa.gov
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