Northwestern Illinois farmer says harvest beat drought expectations
A northwestern Illinois farmer says his harvest turned out better than expected. Rock Katschnig, who grows corn and soybeans in Henry County, says the late-season drought tempered his expectations. “The […]
More snow is coming and Iowans need to yield for snowplows
Another weekend, another snowstorm. Iowans are bracing for moderate to heavy snowfall for the second consecutive Saturday. Last weekend’s pre-winter blast dumped more than 16 inches of snow on parts […]
Two new cases of HPAI confirmed in Elkhart and Noble Counties in Indiana
Highly Pathogenic Avian Influenza continues to impact commercial poultry facilities in northern Indiana. The Indiana State Board of Animal Health says the latest cases have been confirmed on two commercial meat […]
Two new cases of HPAI confirmed in Elkhart and Noble Counties in Indiana
Highly Pathogenic Avian Influenza continues to impact commercial poultry facilities in northern Indiana. The Indiana State Board of Animal Health says the latest cases have been confirmed on two commercial meat […]
Two new cases of HPAI confirmed in Elkhart and Noble Counties in Indiana
Highly Pathogenic Avian Influenza continues to impact commercial poultry facilities in northern Indiana. The Indiana State Board of Animal Health says the latest cases have been confirmed on two commercial meat […]
Former West Lyon Softball Coach Pleads Not Guilty to Sexual Exploitation Charges

A former West Lyon softball coach accused of sexually exploiting a student has pleaded not guilty to multiple felony charges. According to court documents, 26-year-old Alexis Severson of Larchwood entered […]
A mid-winter, “look & feel” dominates virtually all of the Heartland; still quite cold for some
Across the Corn Belt, extreme cold prevails across northern portions of the Ohio Valley, coincident with a moderate to deep snowpack from Iowa and northern Missouri eastward. Conversely, rain and […]
A wide-range of temps to cover the Heartland; an active, early-Winter pattern for most
Looking ahead, the 6- to 10-day outlook calls for the likelihood of above-normal temperatures in the West, as well as the central and southern Plains, while colder-than-normal conditions will cover […]
When buying toys, Iowans should consider ages of all kids in the house
An emergency physician is urging Iowa parents and anyone else buying gifts for children this holiday season to closely follow the labeling and to only purchase toys, crafts and sporting […]
NCC Explores New Rock Rapids Satellite Facility

Northwest Iowa Community College in Sheldon is exploring the possibility of opening a satellite facility in Rock Rapids. NCC President Dr. John Hartog says the proposed site would primarily serve […]