Liz Brown born in Waterloo, raised in Sumner, grew up in Nashua and lives in Oelwein - Always on the move, but keeping her heart and feet planted in Iowa. Liz is the proud mother of 2 boys and a girl.....and blessed with a grandson too. When not at work Liz enjoys seeking new adventures, finding new places to eat or shop, cooking & baking, wine tastings and spending time with family & friends. Many have told Liz that she has a smile and laugh all her own.
Liz Brown
Happy Birthday University of Iowa
The year was 1847. The date was February 25th and the beautiful State University of Iowa was born. I could give you lots of history on this that and the other about the U of I from 1847 to 2015...but I won't.
Okay, I really couldn't, I don't know much about the history of the U of I...
Farmer Nice
Did you ever stop to think...."Hey...what kinds of products go in to making this....and where do they come from?" Or do you just go to the store and buy it and think nothing more of it?
This video might make you think again.
Now go thank a farmer for your toilet seat, pet shampoo, couch stuffing and that beautiful leather jacket you are wearing...
Legislation Introduced Impacting Family Farmer Bankruptcies
Iowa Senator Chuck Grassley and Minnesota Senator Al Franken have introduced legislation to reverse the 2012 Hall versus United States Supreme Court ruling - which makes it difficult for family farmers to reorganize their finances during hard times.
Consider an Iowa Grown Christmas Tree This Holiday Season
Iowa Secretary of Agriculture Bill Northey again encouraged Iowans to consider choosing a fresh, Iowa grown Christmas tree to decorate their home this holiday season.
Joshua Steinbronn arrested while violating No Contact order
On 9-24-14, the Fayette County Sheriff’s Office, received information that Joshua Raymond Steinbronn, 28 of Westgate, was at the residence of 220 Olive St. Westgate IA. Information stemmed from a prior investigation where charges of Child Endangerment were filed on Steinbronn...
USDA Raises Price Forecast for Beef and Pork
The price of beef and pork may be going up very soon. USDA has raised its price forecast for beef and pork consumed at home this year.
BPI to Reopen Garden City Facility
Beef Products Incorporated will reopen its Garden City Kansas facility that was closed in 2012. The facility will begin operating Monday and company officials plan to hire 40 to 50 full time employees. The plant was one of three closed in March of 2012 when demand for lean finely textured beef slowed after media reports about the product. At ...
Lean Finely Textured Beef Sales Begin Rebound
Remember the craze surrounding Finely Textured Beef? It caused the shut down of IBP and numerous jobs were lost. Looks like things are getting better for the product.
Split Rock Park Without Water Until Further Notice
With the camping season beginning, the Chickasaw County Conservation Board wants to make you aware that due to problems with the water supply, Split Rock Park, near Fredericksburg, will be without water until continuous chlorination can be installed...