Rollins previews USDA’s beef industry revitailization plan
Ag Secretary Brooke Rollins says the USDA is working on short-term and long-term solutions to help revitalize the U.S. beef industry. Brooke Rollins says beef demand remains strong as the […]
Iowa-based hotline expands nationally to address stress and financial worries
A University of Illinois Extension specialist says an Iowa-based hotline for farmers in need is now available nationwide. Dr. Josie Rudolphi says the Iowa Concern Line through Iowa State University […]
Indian company expands in Waterloo
Governor Kim Reynolds says a connection she made during a trade mission to India last year “paved the way” for an expansion in northeast Iowa. TVS Supply Chain Solutions is […]
Grassley says if Comey lied, he should be held accountable
Iowa Senator Chuck Grassley says former FBI Director James Comey ought to be held accountable if he lied to a senate committee. A federal grand jury has indicted Comey for […]
Fair, dry, mild to warm weather in control across the Heartland
Across the Corn Belt, mild, dry weather has returned, following drought-easing rainfall across the lower Midwest. Dry weather and above-normal temperatures are particularly favorable across the western Corn Belt, where […]
Mayor Kevin Van Otterloo honored as 2025 Mayor of the Year
Rock Valley Mayor Kevin Van Otterloo has been honored as the 2025 Mayor of the Year in the 2,000–10,000 population category by the Iowa Mayors Association. The award was presented […]
Sioux Center Police urge motorists to use caution around school buses
Sioux Center Police are warning motorists to be aware of school bus stop arms. Police remind motorists that when the stop arm is out, and the red lights are flashing, […]
A mild to warm start to October for much of the Heartland; dry weather centered on the Corn Belt
Looking ahead, the 6- to 10-day outlook calls for the likelihood of warmer-than-normal weather nationwide, except for near- or below-normal temperatures in the Atlantic Coast States, excluding Florida, and parts […]
Getting excited about broccoli
Through research and innovation, Bayer Vegetable Seeds developed High Rise broccoli. Jenny Maloney, director of external engagement with Bayer Vegetable Seeds, says the partnership with DNO Produce is helping to […]
UNI marks 150th anniversary with a full year of Panther pride events
The University of Northern Iowa is kicking off the year-long celebration of its 150th year on Monday with a series of events for students, staff, alumni and families. Randy Pilkington, […]