Use the right gear if you go for a paddle during an Iowa November
Taking out a canoe or kayak during the frigid weather can provide solitude, exercise, and an opportunity to see some of Iowa’s amazing natural beauty, but unless you’ve got the […]
Sioux County Emergency Management: Prep for Winter with Emergency Kits
As Thanksgiving and holiday travel ramp up, Sioux County Emergency Management (SCEM) is urging residents to double-check their vehicle emergency kits before hitting the road. SCEM Coordinator Ryan De Kruyf […]
The time for 2026 financial planning is now
It’s another year with tight margins and tough choices on the farm, and ag lender Shane Prim from Wilber Ellis says now is the time to do the financial planning […]
HPAI detected in Michigan’s Upper Peninsula
The Michigan State University Veterinary Diagnostic Laboratory has confirmed a new case of highly pathogenic avian influenza in Michigan’s upper peninsula. This latest case affected a backyard flock from Ontonagon […]
Branstad to receive ‘Iowa Award’ on Dec. 11
Governor Kim Reynolds will present former Governor Terry Branstad with the Iowa Award next month. It’s the state’s highest citizen honor. In a news release announcing her decision, Reynolds said […]