Iowa’s ‘Rural Mainstreet Index’ up in August, but bankers see dip in hiring, land prices
Rural bank executives in Iowa and nine surrounding states surveyed monthly by Creighton University see economic improvement in August compared to July. Creighton’s “Rural Mainstreet Index” for Iowa advanced nearly […]
Episode 127 – Back-To-School
Shannon Van Maanen from Creative Living Center discusses ways to ease the transition for kids back into school which can have a great impact on their emotional well being.
Hoegemeyer Hometown Field Update – Madrid, NE
Facing challenges that threaten yield potential is a constant battle for farmers and their crops. In this Hoegemeyer Hometown Field Update, agronomist Craig Langemeier says the company’s latest genetics provide […]
Arkansas corn, rice harvest underway with strong early yields
Corn and rice harvest is underway in Arkansas, and other parts of the Delta. In eastern Arkansas, Nathan Reed tells Brownfield farmers are pleased with corn yields. “I think it’s […]
Central Iowa city joins chorus in passing data center moratorium
The Marshalltown City Council voted last night to approve a four-month moratorium on data center construction, but a developer who was at the meeting vowed to move forward with the […]
Spirit Lake School Board Votes Unanimously to Put Nearly $70 Million Bond Issue on the Ballot
(KUOO) — The Spirit Lake School Board voted unanimously in a special session Monday to officially put a $69.9 million bond issue on the ballot for the November 3rd election. […]
Sioux Center Man Faces Felony Charge for Alleged Sex Offender Registry Violation
A Sioux Center man faces a felony charge after authorities allege he failed to report a change in employment as required by the Iowa Sex Offender Registry. The Sioux County […]
UI researcher finds gemstones on Mars using NASA rover
A planetary geologist from the University of Iowa is part of a team using one of NASA’s rovers on Mars that’s found the makings for precious gems like rubies and […]
Hawarden United Foundation Accepting Applications for Additional 2024 Flood Disaster Relief Funds
The Hawarden United Foundation is accepting applications for additional disaster relief funds for individuals and businesses that were affected by the flooding in Hawarden in 2024. The additional funding is […]
Larchwood Teen Flown Directly to Sioux Falls Hospital After Motorcycle Crash
(KIWA) — A Larchwood teen was flown to a Sioux Falls hospital after a crash near Larchwood on Sunday, August 23, 2026. The Iowa State Patrol reports that at about […]