Agricultural credit conditions continue to soften
A policy advisor with the Federal Reserve Bank of Chicago says agricultural credit conditions weakened in the 7th district in the first quarter of 2026. David Oppedahl tells Brownfield, “There’s […]
Iowa’s Grassley praises progress following Trump’s China trip
U.S. Senator Chuck Grassley is encouraged by President Trump’s recent visit to China. The Iowa Republican says there’s good news for farmers. “On top of its soybean commitment, China will […]
Preseason IGHSAU Softball rankings
Class 5A School 2025 Record 1 Waukee Northwest 40-5 2 Ankeny Centennial 34-10 3 West Des Moines Valley 30-12 4 Southeast Polk 31-12 5 Pleasant Valley 31-10 6 Cedar Rapids […]
Episode 113 – Setting Goals
Thomas Van Engelenhoven from Creative Living Center discusses the importance of goals and how to best set them for yourself.
Final IHSAA Boys Soccer Rankings
CLASS 4A RANK SCHOOL Win Loss Tie 1 Ankeny Centennial 13 0 2 2 Waukee Northwest 14 1 1 3 Prairie, Cedar Rapids 13 0 1 4 Urbandale 10 2 […]
Economist cautions China purchase agreement could fall short despite strong purchase targets
An ag economist with the Ohio State University says a deal between the U.S. and China to buy more U.S. ag products looks good on paper, but agriculture should proceed […]
Teaming Up For Safety
Cooperation between the Illinois Corn Marketing Board and the Grain and Feed Association of Illinois is bringing added safety education to farmers and grain handlers across the state. In this […]
Body of Iowa man missing since 2023 found, suspect charged
A western Iowa man has been charged with the murder of a Missouri Valley man who was reported missing nearly three years ago. Thirty-five-year-old Jesse George was last seen in […]
MOFB highlights regulatory reform, ag tax credit extensions as positives from MO session
The president of Missouri Farm Bureau says regulatory reform bills and ag tax credit extensions were two “wins” for agriculture during Missouri’s legislative session. Garrett Hawkins tells Brownfield several regulatory […]
Des Moines projects $12M shortfall due to new state property tax law
Early estimates show Iowa’s largest city may face a $12-million budget shortfall under the state’s new property tax changes. The new law limits city revenue growth to two-percent per year, […]