Cedar Rapids casino construction on schedule
A spokesperson for the company building the new casino in Cedar Rapids says construction is on schedule. Peninsula Pacific Entertainment vice president Kim Pang says they’ve finished the main structure […]
Midwest governors urge Congress to pass bill making E15 available nationwide
Seven Midwestern governors are asking Congress to find a solution for year-round E15 nationwide. A letter was sent earlier this week to leaders of the U.S. Senate and House Committees […]
Iowa farmer hopes more producers adopt nitrogen-reducing practices
A southwest Iowa farmer says he continues to focus on nitrogen reduction to help improve water quality. “Trying to be environmentally friendly is something that’s near and dear to my […]
Holiday Feasting in Rural America: Balancing Tradition, Community, and Healthy Habits
I just wrapped up a heaping plate of home-cooked goodness at Brownfield’s Thanksgiving potluck. Did I eat more than I normally do at dinnertime? Absolutely. And judging by the wiped-clean […]
Schoonhoven named GPAC Womens basketball offensive and defensive player of the week
Gracie Schoonhoven of Dordt University is this week’s GPAC/Hauff Mid-America Sports women’s basketball offensive player-of-the-week, and defensive player of the week. Schoonhoven, a junior from Hospers, Iowa, scored a career […]
Episode 88 – Gratitude
Elissa O’Dell from Creative Learning Center discusses how having gratitude can help with your mental well being.
NCGA pushing year-round E15
The president of the National Corn Growers Association (NCGA) says he’s optimistic Congress will take action on year-round E15 this year. Ohio farmer Jed Bower tells Brownfield that nationwide, year-round […]
Producers say federal aid may be needed to bridge rising farm losses
Some members of the ag industry say a financial aid package could help farmers navigate on-going economic pressure. Chairwoman of the National Sorghum Producers Amy France, a farmer from […]
Minnesota Man Charged in Lyon County Sexual Exploitation Case
A Minnesota man has been arrested on a felony warrant in Lyon County for allegedly sexually exploiting a minor. According to a criminal complaint filed by the Iowa Division of […]
Ava Truesdell Crowned 2026 Tulip Festival Queen
Ava Truesdell has been crowned the 2026 Tulip Festival Queen and will preside over the 85th annual Orange City Tulip Festival, scheduled for May 14–16, 2026. Truesdell, a senior at […]