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Check your smoke detectors as you turn your clock ahead
March 6, 2026
Daylight Savings Time begins Sunday and it has become a tradition to test your smoke
Iowa’s Feenstra and Nunn tout Ag Committee’s Farm Bill
March 6, 2026
The Ag Committee in the U.S. House has passed an 800-page Farm Bill that would
Southwest Iowan donates family land for new Taylor County nature preserve
March 6, 2026
A 65-acre tract of land in southwest Iowa near the Missouri border is being donated
Iowa bill sets prior authorization timelines
March 6, 2026
The Iowa House and Senate have unanimously approved a bill that sets some state rules
NCC Purchases Building for Future Marcus Regional Center and Career Academy
March 6, 2026
Northwest Iowa Community College has purchased a building in Marcus that will become the future Marcus Regional Center and Career Academy,
Rock Rapids Councilman Cody Hoefert Announces Run for Lyon County Supervisor
March 6, 2026
Rock Rapids City Councilman Dr. Cody Hoefert has announced he is running for Lyon County Supervisor. Hoefert is seeking the District
NCC Volleyball Coach Mark Kirlin Building Foundation for Thunder Program
March 6, 2026
Northwest Iowa Community College’s newest athletic program is beginning to take shape as head coach Mark Kirlin works to build the
Hog Confinement Destroyed by Fire Near Boyden; Hundreds of Pigs Lost
March 5, 2026
A hog confinement building southeast of Boyden was destroyed in a fire on Wednesday evening, resulting in the loss of hundreds
Orange City City Council Authorizes Emergency Responder Stipends & Updates Service Animal Law
March 5, 2026
The Orange City City Council approved several ordinance updates during its meeting on Monday afternoon, including measures addressing emergency service compensation
Sioux Center Senator Jeff Taylor Backs Bill Targeting Loud Streaming Ads
March 5, 2026
Iowa lawmakers are considering a bill that would penalize streaming services and podcasters who boost the volume of advertisements. State Senator
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NASCAR driver Ross Chastain talks watermelon farming and racing at Commodity Classic
March 6, 2026
NASCAR driver Ross Chastain is also an eighth generation watermelon
Syngenta & Stine Seeds launch Expance soybean trait
March 6, 2026
Leaders with Syngenta and Stine Seed told Brownfield at the
Dekalb bringing new genetics to farmers in 2026
March 6, 2026
Matt Strubhart, corn portfolio lead with Dekalb, told Brownfield at
Bayer provides update on Preceon Smart Corn at Commodity Classic
March 6, 2026
Lindsey Battle, Preceon smart corn systems strategy and launch lead
On November 13, 2023, Community First Broadcasting, LLC, licensee of KIWA(AM), 1550 kilohertz, Sheldon, IA; KIHK(FM), 106.9 megahertz, Rock Valley, IA; KUQQ(FM), 102.1 megahertz, Milford, IA; KUYY(FM), 100.1 megahertz, Emmetsburg, IA; KAYL-FM, 101.7 megahertz, Storm Lake, IA; KSOU-FM, 93.9 megahertz, Sioux Center, IA; KAYL(AM), 990 kilohertz, Storm Lake, IA; KKOJ(AM), 1190 kilohertz, Jackson, MN; KUXX(FM), 105.7 megahertz, Jackson, MN; KIWA-FM. 105.3 megahertz, Sheldon, IA; KKIA(FM), 92.9 megahertz, Ida Grove, IA; KSOU(AM), 1090 kilohertz, Sioux Center, IA; KUOO(FM), 103.9, Spirit Lake, IA; K260BS, 99.9, Storm Lake, IA; K264CW, 100.7 megahertz, Sheldon, IA; K249EO, 92.7 megahertz, Spirit Lake, IA; and K268CZ, 101.5 megahertz, Sioux Center, IA: filed an application with the Federal Communications Commission for transfer of control. Members of the public wishing to view this application or obtain information about how to file comments and petitions can visit:
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Local Sports
Northwestern’s Noah Parmelee Caps Record-Setting Senior Season at NAIA Wrestling Championships
March 6, 2026
Northwestern senior Noah Parmelee capped an outstanding season for the Raiders at the NAIA Wrestling National Championships in Wichita, Kansas, finishing
