Wet weather delays planting and spraying in Iowa
Agriculture report shows reduced fieldwork days statewide as wet weather delays planting and spraying. Topsoil moisture levels rise to 74 percent adequate and 23 percent surplus, while subsoil moisture is 79 percent adequate. corn planted 96 percent, soybeans 70 percent planted, alfalfa first cut 11 percent complete, hay 81 percent good to excellent. Fort Atkinson Hay Market tops at 190 per ton for small square bales. Comments: (319) 398-8366. george.ford thegazette.com
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Big Creek Market Brings Organic And Fair Trade to Mount Vernon
Karen Thornton opened Big Creek Market in Mount Vernon in 1997 after a crop-duster incident pushed her toward organic products. The store now offers organic foods, fair trade gifts, and ethically sourced items with a deli and coffee shop, aiming to create a welcoming community space despite rising mainstream options.
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Workforce Iowa Jobless Rates Fall in March Across Cities
Iowa Workforce Development reports Cedar Rapids unemployment dropping to 3.7 percent in April from 4.4 percent in March with 138,200 employed. Iowa City rate fell to 2.5 percent with 95,200 employed. statewide rate 3.8 percent, despite a 1,700 nonfarm job loss offset by overall job growth.
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Housing woes ease as foreclosures fall in Corridor
CoreLogic data show March foreclosure rates in Cedar Rapids and Iowa City dipping year over year. Cedar Rapids foreclosures stand at 0.84 percent with 2.39 percent of loans 90 days past due. Iowa City area at 0.38 percent with 1.01 percent 90 days past due.
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