Mary Woudstra
88, Hospers
Board of Regents President responds to criticism on ending DEI programs
The President of the Board of Regents is responding to questions by lawmakers about whether the state schools have done enough enough to eliminate diversity, equity and inclusion programs. President […]
A conservation convert
A central Illinois farmer says a decision to change farming practices ten years ago has made him a conservation convert. Randy Strubhar, who farms in McLean and DeWitt County, says […]
Tariff impacts on U.S. agriculture
With tariffs on Canada and Mexico looming, an economist is concerned about the long-term impacts on agriculture. Ohio State University professor Ian Sheldon says he’s most worried about the U.S. soybean industry. “The […]
No fish kill reported in wastewater spill in Webster County
The Iowa Department of Natural Resources is investigating an incident with wastewater in Fort Dodge. The DNR Field Office in Mason City was notified Thursday regarding a wastewater discharge due […]
Iowans are warned of today’s ‘critical risk’ for wildfires
Most of Iowa is under a Red Flag Warning from noon today through six o’clock tonight, as open burning is strongly discouraged. National Weather Service meteorologist Brooke Hagenhoff says there’s […]
Nebraska farmer says additional moisture needed ahead of growing season
An eastern Nebraska farmer says a lack of moisture could be problematic for spring planting. Tanner Hoffman tells Brownfield dry conditions have been in place for the past two to […]
Northwest Iowa Community College Receives $1 Million for Career Academy
In a significant boost to local education, Northwest Iowa Community College (NCC) has been awarded $1 million from the state’s Career Academy Incentive Fund. The grant, part of nearly $4 […]
Take ‘Iowa Nice’ to the next level today
The governor’s declared today a statewide Day of Kindness, as Iowans are urged to find ways to be intentional with acts that will make someone’s day — or at least […]
Milder to more seasonal days ahead across the Heartland; a more active pattern in the new week
Looking ahead, the 6- to 10-day outlook calls for the likelihood of near- or above-normal temperatures and near- or below-normal precipitation across the central one-third of the U.S. Meanwhile, wetter-than-normal […]
