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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
Federal Warrant Executed at Tulip Fest
A Louisiana man was arrested in Tulip Festival takedown after evading many law enforcement agencies for four years. On Saturday (May 17th) at 12:58 pm, the Sioux County Sheriff’s Office
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
Skimmers Found at Dollar General Stores in Lyon County
(Rock Rapids)– The Lyon County Sheriff’s Office has released additional details into an investigation of some skimming devices found on debit/credit card terminals recently at Dollar General Stores in George
Spring Rainfall Improves Drought Conditions Across Iowa
DES MOINES – Drought conditions have improved across the state despite below-normal rainfall in April, according to the latest Water Summary Update. After a wetter-than normal March, April saw below-average
