Iowa Ag Secretary seeks federal aid for dairy farms hit by bird flu

State Agriculture Secretary Mike Naig is asking the USDA to compensate dairy operations struck by bird flu. Naig said it’s a typical move when there’s an animal disease outbreak that leads to the loss of livestock or production. “You see a loss of milk production when a herd is affected, so we think it’s right […]

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Char Beekmann, 88, Pocathotas

Char Beekmann, age 88, of Pocahontas, passed away on Thursday, November 5, 2026, at the Pocahontas Community Hospital in Pocahontas, Iowa.

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