Beef producers weather “crazy” year marked by trade turbulence
Beef producers are reflecting on a year of ups and downs. Minnesota State Cattlemen’s Association executive director Kaitlyn Root says 2026 has been kind of crazy. “I think that happens […]
Settlement grants Iowa election officials access to federal immigration data
The Trump Administration has signed a settlement granting state election officials free access to a federal immigration database for the next 20 years. Iowa Attorney General Brenna Bird said on […]
Cash dairy prices start the week lower
Cash dairy prices were mostly lower Monday at the Chicago Mercantile Exchange. Dry whey was unchanged from Wednesday’s pre-holiday close at $0.7325. No sales were recorded. Forty-pound cheese blocks were down $0.0275 at $1.4425. Nine sales were recorded, ranging from $1.4425 to $1.45. Cheese barrels were down […]
Hawkins: revised WOTUS rule shifts burden back to regulators
The president of Missouri Farm Bureau says the latest revised Waters of the United States rule from the Trump administration is a step forward in providing more clarity to farmers […]
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Hawarden Holiday Weekend
Transformative Gift Elevates Dordt’s Performing Arts
Dordt University is celebrating a significant act of generosity from Jim and Marilyn Dean — a gift that will help shape the future of the performing arts in Sioux Center. […]
Area Scores: November 16-22, 2025
Saturday, November 22, 2025 GPAC VOLLEYBALLNAIA NATIONAL TOURNAMENT Opening RoundConcordia 3, Florida National 0 (25-17, 25-15, 25-10)Dakota Wesleyan 3, Park(MO) 2 (25-19, 25-22, 22-25, 19-25, 15-8)Midland 3, Grand View 0 […]
Area Scores: November 9-15, 2025
Saturday, November 15, 2025 HIGH SCHOOL FOOTBALLClass 2A Semi-FinalsVan Meter 14, Osage 6Carroll Kuemper 49, Wilton 21Class 3A Semi-FinalsSioux City Heelan 34, Dubquue Wahlert 21Nevada 29, Solon 10 GPAC FOOTBALLConcordia […]
Two members of the Board of Regents to leave
The top two leaders on the board that oversees the three state universities will step down Thursday. Board of Regents president Sherry Bates of Scranton took over as interim president […]
EPA SREs threaten biofuel demand and feedstock prices
A farmer director with Clean Fuels Alliance America says small refinery exemptions (SRE) could impact the bottom line of some producers. Greg Anderson of Nebraska says he was disappointed by […]