Crop insurance payments to impact net farm income
An ag economist says he’s expecting larger crop insurance payments in 2026. Greg Ibendahl with Kansas State University says lower commodity prices are likely to continue. “But, I think we’re […]
Special Election Tuesday for state senate seat in northwest Iowa
A special election in northwest will determine whether Republicans keep their “supermajority” of 34 seats in the Iowa Senate. The state senate district had been represented by Republican Rocky De […]
Indiana farmland values reach record highs in 2025
Indiana farmland values have climbed to a record high in 2025, according to the annual Farmland Values and Cash Rents Survey. Purdue University ag economist Michael Langemeier says the 3 […]
Air Force Thunderbirds headline eastern Iowa air show
Tens of thousands of aviation lovers are expected to line the runways in Davenport for the Quad City Air Show this weekend. This 34th annual air show is billed as […]
Residue management can help farmers boost yields in 2026
A crop researcher at the University of Illinois says residue management can help farmers boost yields in 2026. Connor Sible says the strategy can be utilized on no-till systems or […]
IGHSAU Preseason volleyball rankings
Class 5A School 2024 Record 1 Waukee Northwest 28-10 2 Pleasant Valley 35-2 3 Waukee 18-15 4 Ankeny Centennial 32-5 5 Dowling Catholic 26-10 6 Cedar Falls 33-7 7 West […]
Deputies chase stolen car in Mason City, nab suspect
A Marshalltown man who’s accused of stealing a vehicle is now jailed after a pursuit in Mason City on Thursday night. The Cerro Gordo County Sheriff’s Office says at about […]
Charter schools open in Cedar Rapids and Des Moines, another coming to Davenport
Iowa will soon have ten charter schools open statewide, including a new high school in Des Moines’ East Village. Des Moines Prep is operated by Opportunity Education, a nonprofit founded […]
Teamsters strike at Kemps milk plant in Le Mars
Union workers at the Kemps dairy plant in Le Mars are on strike. The employees voted a week ago to authorize a strike and gave Kemps until Wednesday to make […]