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Horticulturist says Iowa oaks’ mast year helps outpace predators
Many Iowa oak trees are producing a bumper crop of acorns this year. Iowa State University Extension Horticulture Specialist Aaron Steil says it’s a “mast year” for oaks. “This is
Several Candidates File for Local City and School Board Races
Several candidates have filed to run for city and school board positions in the November election, with the filing period wrapping up last week. Here’s a look at the contested
Dordt Ranks Among Top 5 Midwest Regional Universities
Dordt University has earned a top-five ranking in the U.S. News & World Report 2026 Best Colleges list, placing fifth among Regional Universities in the Midwest. The university also secured
Northwest Iowa Democrats to Host Dinner on Wednesday
Nancy Dykstra and Anita Cirulis from the Northwest Iowa Democrats are working to inform people about the Democratic Party and the candidates that are running for office in Northwest Iowa.
Gulf Coast ticks found in Iowa for the first time
A student at the University of Dubuque is being credited with finding two rare types of ticks, one that’s never been confirmed in Iowa before. Senior biology major Paige Manning
Disease and drought may still foul Iowa farmers’ yields
While the USDA’s September outlook predicts this year’s corn crop could set a record in Iowa and across the Midwest, economist Chad Hart at the Iowa State University Extension says
Study: Proposed power plant near Cedar Rapids could be aircraft hazard
A new study warns a proposed gas-fired power plant near the Eastern Iowa Airport in Cedar Rapids could present risks for pilots. The airport commissioned the study to determine whether
Second death linked to Marshalltown Legionnaires outbreak
The state has confirmed the second death from the Legionnaires Disease outbreak in Marshalltown. The Department of Health and Human Services says an elderly adult with multiple underlying health conditions
Iowa Attorney General clears Knoxville officer in fatal shooting
Iowa’s Attorney General has ruled a fatal shooting by a Knoxville police officer was legally justified. Sergeant Joseph Weppler responded with another officer to a 911 call on August 21st
New Napa Auto Parts Store Opens in Orange City
After a period of time without one, Orange City has brought back Napa Auto Parts. The new store has been open in Orange City for just over a month. Napa