County party won’t actively back GOP supervisor who endorsed Sand
The Clay County Republican Party will not “actively support” the re-election of a Republican who’s seeking re-election because Barry Anderson, chair of the Clay County Board of Supervisors, has endorsed […]
Bomgaars Donation Gives Sioux County K-9 Rocky First Outdoor Kennel
A donation from three local Bomgaars stores is helping improve life for one of the Sioux County Sheriff’s Office’s most valuable crime-fighting partners. The Bomgaars locations in Hawarden, Orange City, […]
Episode 120 – Del Knobloch Part 3
The third and final episode with Del Knobloch whose son, Jeff, died by suicide in 2016, focuses on the grieving process as well as the JPK Fund which supports those […]
Cautious optimism around year-round E15
The president of the Illinois Corn Growers Association says the clock is ticking on getting nationwide, year-round E15 across the finish line. Mark Bunselmeyer, who farms in Macon County, tells […]
Compeer’s Economic Minute – USDA’s Crop Acreage Report
The latest USDA Acreage Report is out, and Ag Economist Megan Roberts explains what it means for farmers. She compares the June report to March planting intentions, discusses market reactions, […]
Tea Man Charged with Felony Domestic Abuse After Incident at Grand Falls Casino
(KIWA) — A Tea, South Dakota, man is facing a felony domestic abuse charge following an alleged assault at Grand Falls Casino & Golf Resort near Larchwood. According to a […]
Iowa National Guard sends 120 troops to DC for six-month deployment
A large group of Iowa’s citizen-soldiers will be deploying this week for duty on the East Coast. About 120 Iowa National Guard members are being sent to the Washington, D.C., […]
Farm groups push 25% tariff on Brazilian ethanol in USTR investigation
Several agricultural groups are encouraging the U.S. Trade Representative to impose a 25 percent reciprocal tariff on Brazilian ethanol. “We need to have access to their markets just like they […]
A return to very warm, hot and generally drier weather for most of the Heartland
Looking ahead, the 6- to 10-day outlook calls for the likelihood of hotter-than-normal weather nationwide, except for near-normal temperatures in New England. Meanwhile, near- or above-normal rainfall across much of […]
Plans emerge to revitalize Cedar Falls’ College Hill neighborhood near UNI
Cedar Falls leaders are crafting a plan to revitalize the College Hill area, one of the town’s best-known neighborhoods. The goal is to create a thriving neighborhood with student housing, […]