Iowa Rodeo Cowboys Association is a sort of ‘farm system’ for pros
It’s rodeo season in Iowa and Iowa Rodeo Cowboys Association president Rich Baker says the sport is growing in popularity. “It kind of keeps the rural way of life going,” […]
Crop choices and smart sales pay off for Nebraska farmer
A farmer in central Nebraska is taking a creative approach to manage his risk during a time of volatility. Cale Carlson tells Brownfield margins are tight right now. “It’s very […]
Iowa lawmakers say USPS needs ‘serious reform’
Iowa Senator Chuck Grassley sent a letter this week to the incoming postmaster general to voice concerns about how the U.S. Postal Service is failing in its mission. In his […]
Hinson: No risk to $56M federal dollars for naming of Cedar Rapids bridge
Cedar Rapids leaders are raising concerns tens of millions of dollars in federal funds for a key new bridge over the Cedar River may be in jeopardy due to the […]
Sandfort signs with Oklahoma City
Former Iowa men’s forward Payton Sandfort has agreed to a deal with NBA Champion Oklahoma City Thunder. The Waukee, Iowa, native averaged 16.7 points and six rebounds enroute to being […]
Seasonal warmth, rainfall ahead for the Heartland
Looking ahead, the 6- to 10-day outlook calls for near- or above-normal temperatures and rainfall across most of the country. Cooler-than-normal conditions will be limited to parts of the Southwest, […]
UI astronomer hopes new telescope will unlock some universal mysteries
Many space scientists in Iowa are thrilled after seeing the first high-resolution images being released this week from the mountaintop Rubin Observatory in Chile, taken by the largest digital camera […]
It’ll soon be illegal to have a cell phone in hand while driving in Iowa
Starting Tuesday, July 1, it will be illegal for Iowa motorists to hold a cell phone, scroll through it or watch videos on it while driving. “This new ‘hands free’ […]
