Craft beer, spirits industries in Iowa facing national trends impacting business
Iowa’s craft beer and spirits industries have been going through a rough spot that mirrors national trends. Noreen Otto is with the Iowa Brewer’s Guild. “Nationwide, craft beer is going […]
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Feenstra Launches Retirees Coalition as Poll Shows GOP Lead

Republican gubernatorial candidate Randy Feenstra is highlighting new support from Iowa seniors, as a separate poll suggests he currently leads the Republican field ahead of the June 2nd primary. Feenstra’s […]
Steensays as governor he’d back Iowa ESAs for homeschoolers
Republican candidate Adam Steen says if he’s elected governor, he’ll push to expand state-funded Education Savings Accounts to parents who homeschool their children. “School choice only works if it’s a […]
Steen says as governor he’d back Iowa ESAs for homeschoolers
Republican candidate Adam Steen says if he’s elected governor, he’ll push to expand state-funded Education Savings Accounts to parents who homeschool their children. “School choice only works if it’s a […]
ISU study indicates bees may contribute to plant diversity
While it’s long been known that having a wide range of plants attracts pollinators like bees, butterflies and bats, a new Iowa State University study finds pollinators may be an […]
Burlington museum to feature art, music that was banned in 1930s Germany
The Art Center of Burlington will host a one-day exhibit this week that will feature reproductions of artwork that was considered degenerate and banned by the Nazi Party in Germany […]
Dordt to Host Ag Day

Dordt University’s Ag Department is set to host its annual Ag Day on Friday, April 24, continuing a tradition that has served the Sioux Center community for over 45 years. […]
Jim Carlin Campaigns at Sioux Center Pizza Ranch

Republican Jim Carlin, a candidate for the US Senate, brought his campaign to Sioux Center’s Pizza Ranch as part of his “Stop the Squeeze Tour.” Carlin, a Sioux City attorney […]
Diamond Vogel Celebrates 100 Years with Windmill Park Project in Orange City

It was a windy, cold, but sunny day in Orange City, with conditions fitting for a ribbon-cutting at Windmill Park, as a nice crowd gathered, including city leaders, members of […]