Market analyst watching China closely as geopolitics could influence commodity prices
A senior market advisor with Total Farm Marketing says the market is closely watching China’s reaction to recent geopolitical events. Naomi Blohm says the country continues to have a strong influence on […]
National acting troupe gains inspiration at Mason City landmarks
Cast members of the national touring company performing “The Music Man” stopped at Music Man Square and the Meredith Willson Boyhood Home on Wednesday prior to their final performance of […]
Iowa House passes bill on conversion therapy
Iowans could not be blocked from adopting or being a foster parent if they intend to raise a child consistent with their sex at birth under a bill that’s passed […]
Working with Experts
Working with the experts – In challenging economic times, it’s even more important to base fertilizer purchasing decisions on a soil test and consult with a nutrient expert. Learn more in this […]
Iowa’s first severe weather of 2026 may strike tonight
Iowans may hear the rumble of thunder late tonight as forecasters say we’re under the threat of severe weather for the first time this year. Meteorologist Dylan Dodson, at the […]
Weather, temps vary across the Heartland; more needed rainfall in parts of the southern Corn Belt
Across the Corn Belt, following another night of heavy rain, pockets of flooding persist across southern sections of Missouri, Illinois, Indiana, and Ohio. The East Fork of the White River […]
Bill would allow four year degree programs at five Iowa community colleges
Five of Iowa’s community colleges would be able to offer a limited number of four-year degrees if a bill that cleared the Iowa House last night becomes law. Representative Taylor […]
Public library in Sioux City faces million-dollar budget cut
Sioux City leaders are considering slashing the budget of the city library by about one million dollars, or 25%. City council member Rick Bertrand says the main goal is to […]
An active pattern to continue across the Heartland; cooler to colder air on the move
Looking ahead, the 6- to 10-day outlook calls for the likelihood of near- or above-normal temperatures and precipitation across most of the country. Colder-than-normal conditions will be confined to the […]