Farm bill faces uncertain future as deadline nears
There is growing concern that Congress won’t be able to finish a farm bill this year. House Ag Committee member Nikki Budzinski, a Democrat from Illinois, says agriculture is typically […]
Ordinance linked to possible restart of Iowa nuclear power plant OK’d
The Linn County Board of Supervisors has given final approval to a nuclear energy ordinance. It creates a new zoning district where nuclear energy could be generated and nuclear waste […]
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Raiders Move Up One Spot in Top 25 Poll
KANSAS CITY, Mo. – The Northwestern volleyball team has moved up one spot in the NAIA Top 25 Poll, rising to No. 6. Northwestern has been ranked in 62 consecutive […]
Income tax payments to State of Iowa fall 18.6% in July and August
State tax collections in August were nearly $42.5 million below the total taxes paid to the state in August of last year. That 6.7% drop is mainly due to a […]
Farm Credit focused on Investing in Rural America Act
Farm credit leaders are calling on Congress to pass the Investing in Rural America Act. Compeer Financial CEO Jase Wagner says the legislation would make it easier for Farm Credit […]
Motor Vehicle Accident Sends One to Hospital
On Monday, September 1st, at 10:47 am, the Sioux County Sheriff’s Office investigated a motor vehicle accident that occurred at the intersection of Jackson Avenue (county road K-64) and Highway […]
Sen. Grassley hopeful China deal on US soybeans may be near
Harvest season hasn’t even started in Iowa yet and forecasts for bumper crops are driving prices down, as soybean farmers in particular fear the value of their commodity will be […]
Basis levels, storage concerns create red flag for harvest
Concerns are growing over basis levels and grain storage in parts of the Midwest heading into the fall harvest. Central Kansas farmer Adam Baldwin says basis levels continue to widen. […]
Felony Charge Given to Paulina Man
A Paullina man has been arrested on a felony eluding charge after a pursuit in Sioux County. According to a criminal complaint filed with the Sioux County Clerk of Court’s […]