Iowa House Democrats propose tripling state water quality funding
Democrats in the Iowa House are proposing a dramatic increase in state funding for water quality projects along with two new tax credits for farmers who implement conservation practices that […]
Ex-Des Moines school leader pleads guilty to immigration, weapons charges
The former superintendent of Iowa’s largest school district pleaded guilty to two counts in federal court on Thursday. Ian Roberts was arrested by ICE following a chase in Des Moines […]
An intense, high-impact Winter weather pattern expands across the Heartland & southern states
Across the Corn Belt, bitterly cold, windy weather conrinues to expand across the Midwest, with this morning’s minimum temperatures falling below 0°F. Any snow is generally light and confined to […]
Pushback on nuclear energy bill in Iowa House
A bill about state regulations for energy projects — like nuclear reactors and battery storage facilities — has cleared a subcommittee in the Iowa House unanimously. However, after fielding a […]
Road to Iowa Governor 2026: Zach Lahn Outlines Priorities

Businessman and farmer Zach Lahn of Belle Plaine is the latest — and final — Republican candidate featured in Sioux County Radio’s Road to Iowa Governor 2026 series. Lahn says […]
A very cold pattern, but with a return to a tranquil period of weather for the Heartland
Looking ahead, the 6- to 10-day outlook calls for the likelihood of below-normal temperatures throughout the eastern half of the U.S., while warmer-than-normal weather will prevail in the West. Meanwhile, […]
A very cold pattern, but with a return to a tranquil period of weather for the Heartland
Looking ahead, the 6- to 10-day outlook calls for the likelihood of below-normal temperatures throughout the eastern half of the U.S., while warmer-than-normal weather will prevail in the West. Meanwhile, […]
Tips to keep Iowa motorists alive should they end up in a snowy ditch
With wicked winter weather pushing wind chills as low as 40-below zero this morning, Iowans are being warned if they don’t absolutely need to go out, to stay home. If […]
Pork producer morale strong amid profitable stretch
A pair of Iowa farmers, who are also leaders with the Iowa Pork Producers Association, say the pork industry should capitalize on the current era of profitability. On this episode […]
Orange City to Replace Windmill Park Playground Following July Derecho Damage

Following storm damage caused by the July derecho, the City of Orange City is moving forward with replacing the main playground structure at Windmill Park. City officials say the severe […]