Here's your local news at a glance for Thursday, the 21st of August.
Good morning, Ankeny.
📰 Economy
Farmers in Polk City report that rising H-2A visa fees now include a $250 integrity fee which pushes each worker’s cost to $1,350, nearly $600 more than two years ago & many farmers say they may need to shrink operations to remain profitable.
The Farm Bureau notes that companies with 20-worker contracts have seen fees jump over 127% while longer processing times are deepening labor shortages & forcing tougher staffing decisions.
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Light The Night Fundraising Walk
6:30-9 p.m. — DMACC Ankeny Campus — Free registration, fundraising encouraged — Celebrate and honor those touched by blood cancers while supporting vital research.
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