Gray wolf bill gains traction as farmers rally for state management and livestock protection
Farmers across the Upper Midwest are encouraging U.S. senators to pass legislation this week that would bring management of grey wolves back to states. Wisconsin Farm Bureau’s Tyler Wenzlaff tells […]
Increased energy demand drives debate over costs and local control in Indiana
Rising energy demand for projects like data centers are forcing difficult conversations in Indiana. Clinton County farmer Alan Dunn says energy affordability and local control are top concerns as energy […]
Northwest Iowa Native Lutmer speaks, along with Ferentz, at Big 10 Media Days in Chicago
Iowa coach Kirk Ferentz says the battle for the Hawkeyes’ starting quarterback could extend into the start of the season. Wake Forest transfer Jeremy Hecklinski and Auburn transfer Hank Brown […]
Obama endorses Iowa Democrat Josh Turek for U.S. Senate
Former President Barack Obama has endorsed fellow Democrat Josh Turek’s bid for the U.S. Senate. Turek’s campaign has released a video of Obama and Turek on a basketball court, with […]
Blaze damages major Iowa kosher meat processing facility
A fire has damaged one of the largest kosher meat processing plants in the U.S. Officials say the fire at AgriStar Meat and Poultry in Postville, Iowa broke out early […]
Inmate convicted of murdering Cedar Rapids couple in 1991 dies in prison
An inmate has died after spending the past 34 years in prison for murdering a Cedar Rapids couple. The Iowa Department of Corrections says 77-year-old Gregory Dean Connor died last […]
Using recycled concrete to save Des Moines $415,000 on road repairs
At the peak of road repair season, a central Iowa city is now recycling concrete, soil and asphalt to patch up roads and alleys to save money. Jim Scott, operations […]
Sioux County Awards $6.03 Million Contract for New Boyden Roads Shop, Pending Engineer’s Review
The Sioux County Board of Supervisors has awarded a $6.03 million construction contract for a new secondary roads maintenance shop south of Boyden. Supervisors awarded the contract Tuesday to the […]
Using data as a tool for crop management
In this episode of Managing for Profit, Nick Ortman with Earth Daily says using precision ag technology could help farmers make more informed management decisions. The post Using data as […]
Dordt Music Students Experience Sacred Traditions During European Tours
Students from Dordt University’s music department experienced centuries of sacred music history firsthand this spring through international tours that combined performance, worship, cultural exploration and hands-on learning. Dordt’s Concert Choir […]