Police question alleged hit-and-run driver after fatal central Iowa crash
The pedestrian who was the victim of a hit-and-run in Des Moines last night has died. Des Moines police say witnesses tell officers the man was standing on the median […]
Michigan’s wheat harvest just about to pick up
A farmer in central Michigan says he’s about three weeks from harvesting wheat. Dave Williams of Elsie tells Brownfield, “The wheat looks fantastic.” “I’m really happy with that, of course, […]
Episode 66 – Online Vitriol
Kaitlyn Vander Zwaag from Sift Therapy talks about the problem of negative (and many times anonymous) online comments and how they affect people.
Wide-ranging temps; an unseasonably active pattern covers the Heartland
Across the Corn Belt, hot, humid weather from the middle Mississippi Valley eastward is maintaining stress on livestock. However, above-normal temperatures also favor a rapid pace of corn and soybean […]
IL Corn TV
Every Monday, the Illinois Corn Checkoff brings farmers the latest updates in the industry, cool new tech previews, and more on IL Corn TV on YouTube. In this Managing for […]
Heat wave could contribute to crop stress
Purdue University Extension’s corn specialist says the current extreme heat wave across the Midwest could impact this year’s corn crop. Dan Quinn says higher temperatures are accelerating plant growth. “Some […]
More seasonal heat & rainfall patterns ahead for the Heartland
Looking ahead, the 6- to 10-day outlook calls for the likelihood of above-normal temperatures nationwide, except for cooler-than-normal conditions in parts of New Mexico and western Texas. Meanwhile, near- or […]
William “Bill” Carl Klein
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Iowa’s Character Counts program honors new batch of role models
The Iowa Character Awards for 2025 are being announced, highlighting the people, teachers, communities and organizations that are helping to make positive changes across the state. Amy Smit is spokesperson […]
Retailer says interest in fireworks is up after new Iowa law blocked restrictions
Iowa’s law changed so you can now legally shoot off fireworks anywhere in the state on July 3rd and 4th this year. Kim Sandtoe operates one of two permanent Jake’s […]
