Two dozen community send-offs set for Iowa National Guard soldiers
Twenty-four community send-off ceremonies are being held for some 1,800 Iowa National Guard soldiers who are deploying to the Middle East. Iowa National Guard Adjutant General Stephen Osborn says the […]
Northwest Iowa Crop Progress Leads Statewide Trends
Farmers in Northwest Iowa continue to make strong strides in planting progress, with both corn and soybeans surpassing statewide averages. According to the latest report from the USDA’s National Agricultural […]
Fawning Season Has Arrived, Deer on the Move
DES MOINES — Fawning season has officially arrived, which means Iowans will see lots of deer on the move. From now until late June, DNR field staff across the state […]
Weekly Northwest Iowa Crop Progress Report
Farmers in Northwest Iowa are making significant strides in planting and crop emergence, outpacing statewide averages despite continued dry conditions. According to the latest report from the USDA’s National Agricultural […]
Dordt University Continues Renovations of Rozenboom Athletic Center
Dordt University is investing in key improvements to the Rozenboom Athletic Center, with renovations scheduled to be completed in late fall. This is phase two of a three-phase project, with […]
Grassley’s Office to Hold Local Meetings
Sen. Chuck Grassley’s (R-Iowa) staff will hold traveling office hours in 12 counties from May 22 to May 23. Iowans seeking assistance with a federal agency or wishing to share […]
Governor Reynolds’ Statement on 2025 Legislative Session
DES MOINES – Today (May 15th), Governor Reynolds released the following statement in response to the conclusion of the 2025 legislative session: “I’m proud of the work we did this […]
Iowa Launches Choose Iowa Passport to Promote Agritourism and Local Products
DES MOINES, Iowa (May 15, 2025) — Iowa Secretary of Agriculture Mike Naig has unveiled a new initiative aimed at supporting local farmers and businesses while encouraging agritourism across the […]
Crittenton Center Receives Generous Grants
Crittenton Center is excited to announce it has received two generous grants totaling $30,000 to support the development of Outdoor Learning Spaces at the Orange City Child Development Center. A […]
IEDA Loan to Help Launch Local Generation Project
A state low-interest loan will help build Sioux Center’s planned electric generation project. The Iowa Economic Development Authority approved offering a $2.5 million, 2% interest loan for the Sioux Center […]