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• As some churches are closing, this one is 'replanting' across Iowa (desmoinesregister.com subscription) — Cornerstone Church on Ames' east side is drawing about 4,000 adults a week and inspiring new church "replants" across rural Iowa, including a fast-growing congregation in West Union. Leaders say their Ames-rooted Salt Network model and online teaching are helping overwhelmed rural pastors and residents seeking community and spiritual stability.
• Emerging Form - Claire Boyles on the Relationship Between Fiction and Real Life (kvnf.org) — Ames readers might recognize Claire Boyles, who splits her time between Loveland and Ames while teaching creative writing and the environment at Iowa State University. In this podcast episode, she talks about how real-life, often political, experiences shape her fiction, how characters can carry complicated opinions, and how writers can mine their past lives for both material and practical skills.
• Iowa Cattlemen's Association Welcomes Ag Committee Chair (klem1410.com) — From a base in Ames, the Iowa Cattlemen's Association is spotlighting Iowa's role in rebuilding the national cattle herd after hosting U.S. House Agriculture Chair Glenn "GT" Thompson at the Iowa State Fair. Local and state leaders discussed expanding grazing on CRP land, helping young producers access capital, and adapting to shifts in major meat processing, all with an eye on the next Farm Bill.
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