Specialist says late cover crop planting could hurt winter survivability
A cover crops specialist says many farmers faced challenges utilizing the practice this fall. Laura Lant-Haney with Midwest Grass & Forage in Macomb, Illinois, tells Brownfield, “Because so much of […]
Advice to Iowa farmers impacted by Omaha grain dealer’s bankruptcy
Iowa farmers who sold grain to an Omaha dealer with facilities in Council Bluffs and Sioux City have until mid-March to file a claim if they haven’t been paid. “We’re […]
Donation Account Set Up for Injured Hospers Firefighters
The City of Hospers is asking residents for continued support after two Hospers firefighters were injured during a training exercise last Monday night. City officials first announced the incident in […]
Cyber Monday: Iowans should double-check before they double-click
Many Iowans are online and looking for holiday shopping deals on this Cyber Monday, but Bao Vang, at the Better Business Bureau, warns that scams are on the rise, especially […]
After wintry weekend blast, more snow is forecast for southern Iowa
Forecasters say more snow is on the way today after the Thanksgiving weekend storm brought flying flakes to much of Iowa, with the deepest accumulation reported at 16-and-a-half inches in […]
Northern Indiana leading the nation with new HPAI cases
Northern Indiana is leading the nation in new cases of Highly Pathogenic Avian Influenza as reported cases surge. The Indiana State Board of Animal Health says the latest cases have […]
‘Walking in Antarctica’ exhibit at northwest Iowa museum
An exhibit that opened this month at the Sioux City Public Museum focuses on the South Pole. Museum curator Matt Anderson says “Walking in Antarctica” features the work of artist […]
Newly elected, appointed Iowa officials must have Sunshine Law training
New members of city councils and other public boards in Iowa face a new deadline to complete training on Iowa’s Open Meeting and Open Records law and the Iowa Public […]
Massive Thanksgiving weekend storm hits Iowa
Classes are cancelled today at Iowa State University, the University of Northern Iowa and several other Iowa colleges to give students who went home for Thanksgiving more time to return […]