EU weighs retaliatory tariffs, Rep. Bacon says farmers are usually hardest hit
Nebraska Congressman Don Bacon says the President’s tariff strategy creates more questions than answers for ag producers. “I think it’s dangerous for our farmers. When other countries want to retaliate, […]
Grassley seeks Prop 12 fix in next farm bill
A U.S. Senator from Iowa says the next farm bill needs to address concerns related to Proposition 12. “We better because we can’t let states regulate interstate and foreign commerce,” […]
Nebraska sues Colorado over water rights in the South Platte River
A legal standoff over water rights impacting ag producers is headed to the US Supreme Court. Nebraska Attorney General Mike Hilgers says Colorado is violating the1926 South Platte River Compact […]
Diabetes numbers are worsening as Iowans become more sedentary
More than one in every ten Iowans is diabetic, and studies show more than 19,000 Iowans are being diagnosed with diabetes every year. Dr. Kim Hardy, a family medicine physician […]
Laackmann Honored as GPAC SID of the Year
SIOUX CITY, Iowa – Northwestern Director of Athletic Communications Bradley Laackmann has been named the Dave Rebstock/Great Plains Athletic Conference Sports Information Director (SID) of the Year in his first […]
Curious baby monkey (not George) born at central Iowa zoo
Visitors to Iowa’s largest zoo may have to be patient, but they should now be able to spot the newest resident, a tiny grey-brown Japanese macaque. Blank Park Zoo spokesman […]
RAGBRAI 2025 offers ceremonial tire dipping option in another state
Next week’s RAGBRAI — the Register’s Annual Great Bicycle Ride Across Iowa — will cross into a neighboring state for the first time in the event’s 52 year history. Monday’s […]
