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
Corned Beef OK For Some Catholics During Lent
Corned beef, which accounts for less than one percent of overall beef sales in the U.S. throughout the year, sees an increase of nine percent each March from St. Patrick's Day celebrators. However, this St. Patrick's Day, falling on a Friday, left Catholics without a chance to enjoy a traditional St...
High Fructose Corn Syrup Use Declining in U.S.
Maybe the reason the High Fructose Corn Syrup usage keeps falling, is because some are unaware of what it is and the name alone is enough to scare consumers. Iowa Nice Guy breaks it down in the quick 10-cent video.
Pork Industry Says No Bacon Shortage
A very high demand for bacon has driven pork belly supplies to record lows, prompting talk of a nationwide bacon shortage.
ISU Study Shows Wind Turbines May Benefit Crops
An Iowa State University study is suggesting that turbines used to capture wind energy may have a benefit on crops in the fields.
UPDATE: Body Of Missing Plainfield Woman Identified
The Iowa State Medical Examiner has positively identified a body found near Plainfield just over two months ago.
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.
“Selecting a fresh Christmas tree can be part of a great family tradition and is an opportunity to connect with an Iowa farmer and support the local economy,” Northey said...
Coffee Is New Top Drink Of Choice
U.S. Coffee Demand Growing
Deere Says DOJ Unfairly Accusing of Monopoly
Deere & Co. says the Department of Justice is unfairly accusing the company of trying to monopolize a market that does not exist.
Domino’s Pizza Donating $1 Million to FFA
Just ahead of the annual FFA convention, Domino’s Pizza announced this week the chain would donate $1 million to the National FFA Organization.
Millennials are Big Organic Consumers
The Organic Trade Association says millennials are big consumers of organic foods and other organic products. OTA announced the U.S. Families’ Organic Attitudes and Beliefs 2016 Tracking Study during a conference last week. The survey shows about 52 percent of household heads that buy organic food are millennials in the 18- to-34-year-old age group, according to Agri-Pulse...