Boiler System Damage Prompts Temporary Move for Harris–Lake Park Elementary
A broken steam valve in the school’s boiler system is forcing Harris–Lake Park Elementary students to attend classes in temporary locations over the coming weeks. Superintendent Mike Thompson says the […]
Limited pasture pushes Minnesota cattle operation to dry-lot strategy
A southwest Minnesota cattle producer says pastureland is difficult to acquire. Ryan Vos and his family operate a 2,000 head feedlot near Hadley. “We are in cropland, it’s funny because […]
Northwest Iowa school damaged in boiler incident
After significant damage to a soon-to-close school building in northwest Iowa, classes for elementary students in the Harris-Lake Park School District have been moved to other facilities. The boiler system […]
Farm safety net changes could lead to higher ARC and PLC payments for farmers this year
The vice president of farm services with NAU Country Insurance says changes to the farm safety net program likely mean more payments coming to farmers later this year. Rich Morrison […]
Episode 94 – Larry Fluit Part 1
Larry Fluit joins Dr. Shawn & Piet shares about the loss of his son, Kyle nearly 25 years ago.
Suspects extradited in northwest Iowa courthouse break-in
Two suspects arrested in connection with a burglary and fire-related damage at the Lyon County Courthouse in Rock Rapids have been returned to Iowa. Court documents say 39-year-old Brandon High […]
Former Mason City video game arcade is now a student haven
A vacant storefront in Mason City’s Southbridge Mall has been transformed into a student study and lounge space. The project was taken on by students from Mason City High School […]
Metzger: China soybean purchases face growing uncertainty
A soybean farmer from Ohio says it still remains unclear if China will meet its commitment to buy 12 million metric tons of U.S. soybeans by the end of February. […]
Nebraska confirms multiple HPAI cases in backyard flocks
The Nebraska Department of Agriculture has announced four cases of highly pathogenic avian influenza in small backyard flocks across parts of the state. In late December, the NDA and USDA […]
Grinnell College’s ‘most inspiring’ graduate dies at 111
Grinnell College is marking the loss of its oldest alumna. Just living to 111 is a rare accomplishment, but Edith Renfrow Smith was known for much more. The granddaughter of […]