Iowa’s top economic development official says she’ll ‘run to the finish line’
The woman who has led the state’s economic development efforts for the past 14 years says she will stay in the role until Governor Kim Reynolds leaves office on January […]
Phil Wickham Added to RiseFest 2026 Lineup

RiseFest has announced that Christian worship artist Phil Wickham will be part of the RiseFest 2026 lineup, marking his second appearance at the Northwest Iowa music festival. 2026 will mark […]
Jon Heacock retires from coaching
After more than 40 seasons spent at the collegiate level, former Iowa State defensive coordinator Jon Heacock has announced his retirement from coaching. Heacock, who helped turn the Iowa State […]
Special election next Tuesday to fill Iowa Senate seat
A special election next Tuesday, December 30, will fill a vacancy in the Iowa Senate. Democrat Clair Celsi of West Des Moines, who had been a senator since 2019, died […]
Missouri Farm Bureau President Discusses MOFB Health Plans
Missouri Farm Bureau President Garrett Hawkins joins us to talk about Missouri Farm Bureau (MOFB) Health Plans and what they mean for Farm Bureau members across the state. Hawkins emphasizes […]
Ag law expert: smart tax planning can reduce risk
A tax policy specialist says tax planning should be part of any farmer’s risk management strategy. Roger McEowen is an ag law professor at the Washburn University School of Law […]
First IHSAA Boys basketball rankings

IHSAA Basketball 2025-26 Rankings, Dec. 22 –First Edition Class 4A RANK SCHOOL W L 1 Waukee Northwest 7 0 2 Cedar Falls 5 0 3 Dowling Catholic, W.D.M. 7 0 […]
Vehicle Destroyed in Car Fire North of Orange City

A vehicle was destroyed in a fire on Friday afternoon near Orange City. According to Orange City Fire Department Chief Dan Roghair, crews were called around 3:20 p.m. to a […]
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Are poinsettias poisonous? Iowa expert busts the myth
Can poinsettias kill you? There’s a long-standing rumor about the red-and-green flowers traditionally associated with Christmas being deadly if eaten. Janna Day, a nurse and the education and outreach manager […]