What’s pushing coffee prices higher?
Coffee is a staple in many households. But, like other foods, its cost has gone up exponentially. While there have been climate disruptions and inventory shortages, geopolitical issues, like trade […]
NCC Thunder Athletics Recap
On Saturday, September 20, the NCC Thunder Soccer teams traveled to Southeastern Community College, IA, for an action-packed doubleheader. NCC took on a tough opponent, with the men facing a […]
New Illinois Corn Marketing Board Chair focused on boosting farmer profitability
The newly elected chairman of the Illinois Corn Marketing Board says improving farmer profitability is a top priority. “The overall goal is to grind more corn.” Tim Thompson, who grows […]
Iowan nominated to federal post calls for reform of universities
An Iowan nominated by President Trump to serve in the U.S. Department of Education says American universities must be reformed. David Barker, an economist and real estate developer from Iowa […]
Hannah Thong named GPAC Women’s Cross Country Runner of the week
Hannah Thong of Dordt University is this week’s GPAC/Hauff Mid-America Sports Women’s Cross Country Runner-of-the-Week. Thong, a sophomore from Overland Park, Kansas, was the top NAIA runner at the Roy […]
Worthington Man Faces Multiple Felony Charges in Grand Falls Casino Case
A Worthington, Minnesota, man is facing a string of felony charges tied to jackpot winnings at Grand Falls Casino near Larchwood. According to the Iowa DCI, 49-year-old Julio Cerritos Mejia […]
Hospers Progressing Toward Goal for New Fire and EMS Facility
The town of Hospers is closing in on its long-awaited goal of building a new $2.8 million facility for fire and EMS services—a project more than a decade in the […]
Davenport area man rescued from Minnesota wilderness
An eastern Iowa man is hospitalized in Minnesota after a close call while camping last night. The St. Louis County Sheriff’s Office, in northeastern Minnesota, got word of an SOS […]
Beneficial rains wind-down across the eastern, southern Codn Belt; seasonal temps for most
Across the Corn Belt, showers across the lower Midwest are improving topsoil moisture, following a late-summer drought. The Midwestern rain is too late for summer crops but should benefit pastures […]
Texas state vet ‘not in panic mode’ after latest NWS case
The Texas state veterinarian says he’s not in panic mode after the latest detection of New World screwworm in Mexico earlier this week. “But, we’re in preparation and awareness mode […]