After proper request, Sand says his office would investigate DMPS
State Auditor Rob Sand says he welcomes a request to audit Des Moines Public Schools, but state law does not give him the authority to launch an investigation on his […]
One in four farmers could lose insurance as ACA credits expire
The ranking member of the House Committee on China says the healthcare credits at the heart of the ongoing federal government shutdown are vital to farmers. Congressman Raja Krishnamoorthi tells […]
Orange City Announces Van Schouwen as Next City Administrator

The City of Orange City is pleased to announce that Matt Van Schouwen has been selected as the next City Administrator. Van Schouwen, a Sioux Center native, is excited about […]
Farmers face mounting losses amid low prices and rising production costs
A Kansas farmer says it isn’t just low commodity prices that are causing problems for producers. Paul Penner says rising input costs are putting farmers in a tough spot. “Every […]
Darnold is GPAC Men’s soccer offensive player of the week

Drew Darnold of Northwestern College is this week’s GPAC/Hauff Mid-America Sports Men’s Soccer Offensive Player-of-the-Week. Darnold, a sophomore from Papillion, Nebraska, continued his offensive onslaught, scoring four goals and adding […]
Closing Grain and Livestock Futures: October 14, 2025
Dec. corn $4.10 and 3/4, down 2 and 1/4 centsNov. soybeans $10.07 and 3/4, up 1 centDec. soybean meal $274.10, down 90 centsDec. soybean oil 50.60, up 63 pointsDec. Chicago […]
Food as Medicine movement offers growth opportunity for U.S. agriculture
The Director of the Food is Medicine Institute at Tuffs University says he expects to see nutrition as a more prioritized part of healthcare moving forward. Dariush Mozaffarian says the […]
Episode 82 – Benefit of Hobbies

Ellisa O’Dell from Creative Living Center discusses the positive impact hobbies can have on mental health.
Three new cases of HPAI found in northern Indiana
Three new cases of Highly Pathogenic Avian Influenza have been detected in northern Indiana. According to the Indiana State Board of Animal Health (BOAH), HPAI was found in a commercial meat […]
Winterfeld named GPAC volleyball attacker of the week

Northwestern’s Stella Winterfeld is this week’s GPAC/Hauff Mid-America Sports Volleyball Attacker-of-the-Week. Winterfeld, a junior from Sioux Center, Iowa, led the Raiders to two top-20 road wins in her return to […]