Case of Measles Confirmed in NW Iowa
State officials say the latest case is in a “western Iowa” adult who hasn’t recently traveled outside of Iowa and had no known connection to others in the state who’ve […]
Dordt University Mourns Passing of Advancement Leader
The Dordt University community is grieving the loss of John Baas, former Vice President for Advancement, who passed away yesterday (Monday) at the age 64 after seven and a half […]
Regional Conditions and Development Trends Amid July Rainfall
The latest USDA Crop Progress Report shows that rainfall across the region limited producers to 3.9 days suitable for fieldwork. Wet conditions throughout the week complicated operations. Corn development continues […]
Pedals, Patrol, and Preparation: RAGBRAI LII Rolls Out with Safety in Focus
As thousands of cyclists prepare to roll across Iowa for RAGBRAI LII, the Iowa State Patrol is already in motion—mapping traffic patterns, coordinating control points, and sharpening its focus on […]
USDA’s Latest Crop Progress and Condition Report
Northwest Iowa crops are progressing steadily, with soybeans leading the charge and overall crop conditions remaining favorable, according to the USDA’s latest Crop Progress and Condition report released July 7. […]
Highway 75 Progress: Paving Pushes Toward Downtown Sioux Center
Construction crews are making steady headway on Highway 75 in Sioux Center, with key paving milestones and infrastructure improvements setting the stage for the next phase of downtown renewal. Recent […]
Drought Conditions Improving
DES MOINES – Drought conditions improved slightly across much of the state due to above-normal precipitation totals in June, according to the latest Water Summary Update. Despite receiving below-normal precipitation […]
DNR Seeks Public Input
The Iowa Department of Natural Resources (DNR) is seeking informal comments on administrative rules related to game harvest reporting and landowner tenant registration. Executive Order 10 (EO10), signed by Governor […]
Spent Fireworks Cause Local Fires
Hot spent fireworks get the blame for fires, one on Sunday near Sioux Center, the other in Marcus on Friday. According to Sioux Center Fire Chief David Van Holland, at […]
Storms Prediction Center Gives Afternoon Outlook
The US National Weather Service Sioux Falls South Dakota is forecasting that winds up to 70 mph could be the primary threat as storms move southeast across the area during the late […]