Flint River Township (52601) – OUTRAGE IN IOWA: Former Family Farms Worker Exposes Horrific Abuse After Owner’s Arrest – NEW TESTIMONY REVEALED

Flint River Township (52601) – Shocking new testimony is emerging from within the walls of Family Farms in rural Iowa following the arrest of its owner, Steven Callum, on multiple counts of animal cruelty. A former employee is now speaking out, painting a chilling picture of life on the property and the conditions animals endured daily. The arrest, which took place earlier this month, stemmed from an undercover investigation by state agriculture agents and an animal rights organization, revealing what authorities are calling “systematic abuse.”

In an exclusive interview, ex-worker Daniel Reyes said he witnessed unsanitary conditions, improper feeding schedules, and routine physical abuse of pigs and cattle. “I knew it was bad,” Reyes stated, “but I didn’t realize how criminal it really was until the raid.” His account comes as state inspectors release disturbing images of malnourished livestock and contaminated barns. Family Farms, once a staple supplier in the Des Moines County area, has been shut down indefinitely pending legal proceedings.

Local communities and animal welfare groups are now rallying for stricter inspection policies, with activists calling for a statewide audit of mid-sized agricultural operations. Meanwhile, county officials are scrambling to rehouse dozens of seized animals and assess environmental damage.

Key Facts

• BREAKING: Former worker details abuse at Family Farms, Burlington

• IMPACT: Over 80 animals rescued; community shocked by arrest

• OFFICIAL SOURCE: “Unacceptable cruelty was ignored for years.” – ASPCA Midwest Director Carla Henson

• ACTION: Report suspected farm abuse to Iowa Animal Welfare Hotline: 1-888-ALERT-IA

Hyperlocal Impact

1. Precise Location:
   Flint River Township (52601) – Near US-61 and 170th Street

2. Community Connection:
   “We bought meat from them for years. I feel sick now knowing what was happening.”
   – Tom Hargrave, owner of Hargrave’s Market

Exclusive Angle

• WHY THIS MATTERS NOW:
  This is the fourth high-profile animal cruelty case in Iowa this year, highlighting regulatory blind spots in the state’s agricultural oversight system. The arrest also comes amid rising national scrutiny on supply-chain ethics in food production, as consumers demand transparency from farm to table.

Crisis Response

• IMMEDIATE RESOURCES:
  » Animal Rescue & Adoption Services: www.iowaanimalsupport.org
  » Emotional Support Hotline: 1-800-TALK-FARM

• OFFICIAL GUIDANCE:
  “If you suspect cruelty, speak up. We depend on whistleblowers to act.”
  – Lt. Claire Jensen, Iowa Animal Control Unit

Update Log

• 8:10 AM: Former worker goes public with abuse claims

• 10:22 AM: County relocates 37 livestock to emergency shelters

•  2:00 PM: State agriculture department begins full audit of Family Farms and affiliates