Libraries across Iowa celebrate National Library Week
Iowa boasts more than 540 public libraries statewide, in addition to hundreds more libraries in schools, colleges and universities, all of which are marking this National Library Week. Shirley Taylor, […]
Iowa unemployment unchanged in February
Iowa’s unemployment rate held steady at 3.4% in February. Iowa Workforce Development director Beth Townsend says there are some signs of tightening in sections of the economy. “Employers shed about […]
New Iowa FFA officer team elected
The new Iowa FFA State Officer team was elected at the conclusion of the 2026 state convention. Nora Pickhinke of Ridge View FFA will serve as president, Erica Driscoll of […]
Uncertainty remains on farm bill and year-round E15 push
The senior director of national affairs with the Nebraska Farm Bureau says there are a lot of questions surrounding two pieces of ag legislation. Jordan Dux says the U.S. House […]
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Sioux Center Health
Fertilizer supply disruptions could cause acreage shifts for upcoming crop year in Brazil
An ag economist at Purdue University says the conflict in Iran could impact crop production in Brazil for the 2026-2027 growing season. Joana Colussi says the country has become more […]
Winterfeld steps down as Sioux Center girls basketball coach
Sioux Center High School has announced that longtime girls basketball coach Doug Winterfeld has decided to step down. In 26 seasons as the head coach, Winterfeld compiled an overall record […]
Travis named GPAC women’s field athlete of the week
Fran Travis from Dordt University is this week’s GPAC women’s field athlete-of-the-week. Travis, a sophomore from Spirit Lake, Iowa, won two events, and had three top-five finishes at the Red […]
Greller is GPAC men’s golfer of the week
Ray Greller of Northwestern College is the GPAC/Hauff Mid-America Sports Men’s Golfer-of-the-Week. Greller, a sophomore from, Newberg, Oregon, broke the school single-round low with a 63 in the first round […]
Religious beliefs of some Iowa foster care parents subject of bill
A bill that’s cleared the legislature says Iowans cannot be excluded from adopting or becoming foster parents due to their beliefs about sexual orientation or gender identity. Representative Craig Williams, […]