Will Iowa see a Thanksgiving week snowstorm?
Some forecasters are raising the possibility of heavy snowfall in Iowa next week, with an especially strong winter wallop for northern Iowa, potentially impacting Thanksgiving travel, but other forecasters are […]
The Last American Penny: Nostalgia, History, and Why Every Penny Counts
A penny for your thoughts. The news that the last American penny has been minted feels a bit like watching an old barn finally sag to the ground. Sure, it […]
Protecting Missouri water: export permits begin
The director of the Missouri Department of Natural Resources says work is underway to implement a new water export law in Missouri. Kurt Schaefer says any water exported out of […]
Minnesota company buys Cedar Rapids Gazette, 11 other Iowa newspapers
A dozen Iowa newspapers — including The Cedar Rapids Gazette — are being purchased by a family-owned company based in Minnesota. Adams Multimedia owns over 130 newspapers in 19 states. […]
Hinterland fest moves to four days, announces 29 acts for 2026
While many Iowans are thinking of Thanksgiving next week, others are making plans to see live music in the steamy summer of 2026. The acts are being announced for the […]
Southern Indiana farmer says 2025 was challenging, but manageable
A southern Indiana farmer says it’s been a difficult growing season. Brian Rexing raises corn, soybeans, wheat, and alfalfa in Gibson County. “We had some challenges getting the crop out,” […]
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USDA could cut corn yields again in January, says StoneX economist
The chief commodities economist at StoneX Group says he’s expecting the USDA to reduce corn yields again in the January report. “History would argue that we do get more yield […]
Missouri vet credits strong biosecurity for no fall HPAI detections
The state veterinarian in Missouri says the lack of detections for Highly Pathogenic Avian Influenza in poultry across the state this fall could be due to increased biosecurity. “I’m not […]
Nebraska’s Hansen-Mueller files Chapter 11, owes more than $20 million
A Nebraska-based grain dealer that had its license temporarily suspended after it failed to pay farmers last month has filed for bankruptcy. In news release on Monday, Hansen-Mueller Co. said […]