Iowans See Slight Uptick at the Pump While Crude Prices Slide
Drivers across the Hawkeye State are noticing a modest increase in fuel prices this week, with regular unleaded gas inching up by 2 cents to an average of $2.95 per […]
Are We There Yet?
As kids, road trips are when we learn how to convert gazillions of miles into hours, and how to gut out long drives with mom’s road games, dad’s jokes, sibling […]
Feenstra, Reynolds Lead Charge Defending Iowa Hog Farmers
In a coordinated push against California’s Proposition 12, Iowa leaders are rallying support to protect pork producers from what they call unconstitutional overreach and harmful regulations. During a U.S. House […]
NCC to Hold Summer Commencement Ceremonies
Northwest Iowa Community College (NCC) will hold its Summer 2025 Commencement Ceremony on Friday, July 25, at 1:30 p.m. in the Lifelong Learning and Recreation Center (LLRC), located on the […]
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 […]