Give FFA Day helps ag education programs continue
An FFA official says Give FFA Day this Thursday, February 26th is vital to continuing valuable agricultural education programming at the state and national level. Kendra Jentz with the Wisconsin […]
Sioux Center Travel Agency Adjusts Plans Amid Puerto Vallarta Security Concerns
A Sioux Center travel agency says it is fielding calls from concerned clients following reports of violent cartel activity and travel disruptions in Puerto Vallarta, Mexico. Recent national reporting has […]
Mild, late-winter temps for many; a seasonally active weather pattern across the Heartland
Looking ahead, the 6- to 10-day outlook calls for the likelihood of warmer-than-normal weather across most of the country, while near- or below-normal temperatures will be confined to an area […]
Farmers and ag leaders say the upcoming USMCA review is critical to preserving stability in North American trade
A group of farmers and business leaders says the US-Canada-Mexico trade agreement provides the certainty that is needed for America’s farmers and ranchers. During a roundtable discussion at the site […]
Iowans may need to cancel, change travel plans to Mexico
Iowans who are vacationing in some areas of Mexico are being told to stay indoors due to drug cartel-related violence, while many flights to and from Mexico are being cancelled […]
Grassley says Trump order strengthens ag inputs, shields farmers from liability
U.S. Senator Chuck Grassley says he supports President Trump’s recent executive order that aims to bolster domestic supplies of glyphosate. “Glyphosate is the most widely used crop protection tool in […]
Sioux County Conservation Expands Trail Access, Eyes Track Chair to Improve Accessibility
Sioux County Conservation is continuing efforts to expand outdoor recreation opportunities, with accessibility playing an increasing role in trail planning and future improvements. During a recent appearance on The Daily […]
Red Oak man charged in blast near house of worship
Police in the southwest Iowa arrested a man late Tuesday after an explosive device detonated near a church. Authorities say 42-year-old Matthew David Sloan, of Red Oak, was arrested following […]
Cass County house fire claims a life
One person died in a house fire early Tuesday in southwest Iowa. The Cass County Sheriff’s Office says the fire at a residence east of Griswold was reported just after […]
Iowa House votes for 5-year tuition freeze at UI, ISU, UNI
A bill that would freeze undergraduate tuition at Iowa’s three public universities for five years has won overwhelming approval in the Iowa House. The tuition rate set for this fall […]