MidAmerican Energy asking for a new natural gas fee for capital investment
MidAmerican Energy has filed a request with the Iowa Utilities Commission seeking approval to add a capital investment charge to the bill of Iowa residential gas customers. MidAmerican spokesman Geoff […]
Nebraska FFA members give back by packaging meals for kids in need
Teaming up to provide meals for 400 children statewide. Nearly 800 Nebraska FFA members took part in an event with Meals for the Heartland during this year’s 97th state convention. […]
Sec. Rollins, ethanol industry express need for E15 year-round
Ag Secretary Brooke Rollins says the Trump administration remains committed to finding a permanent solution for year-round E15. “What our farmers and ranchers stand for is how we truly save […]
Geddes Receives Academic Honor
GREENWOOD, Ind. – Northwestern men’s basketball senior Conner Geddes has been recognized with College Sports Communicators (CSC) Academic All-District honors, receiving accolades for his work on the court and in […]
Four Raiders Earn CSC All-District Honors
GREENWOOD, Ind. – Four Northwestern women’s basketball student-athletes have been recognized with College Sports Communicators (CSC) Academic All-District honors. Hali Anderson, Molly Schany, Maren Nerem, and Lexie Van Kekerix are […]
Planting season off to a measured start in central IL
A pair of central Illinois farmers say the 2025 planting season is off to a measured start in their area. Ron Kindred, who grows corn and soybeans in Logan County, […]
Major rain event to lead to widespread flooding Ohio and lower Mississippi Valley
During the next 3 days, at least two more major rounds of heavy rain (4 to 8 inches or more, in addition to what has already fallen) and potentially severe […]
A pattern shift ahead next week to drier weather; a gradual moderation of temperatures, too
Looking ahead, the 6- to 10-day outlook calls for the likelihood of below-normal temperatures along and east of a line from Louisiana to Michigan, while warmer-than-normal weather will prevail from […]
An active, moisture-laden pattern from the southern Plains to the upper Ohio Valley
Across the Corn Belt, a significant flood event is underway from parts of southern Missouri into the Ohio Valley and lower Great Lakes region, with more heavy rain quickly approaching. […]
Corteva confirms layoffs in Johnston, Iowa
Corteva Agriscience has confirmed some upcoming layoffs at its Johnston, Iowa location. According to Iowa Workforce Development data, approximately 44 employees will be laid off next month. In a statement […]