Local, State & Ag News
Much cooler air on-the-move; no shortage of rainfall opportunities for a large portion of the Nation
Looking ahead, the 6- to 10-day outlook calls for the likelihood of below-normal temperatures in most areas between the Rockies and Appalachians, while warmer-than-normal weather will be confined to the
Alton Man Charged with Second-Offense Domestic Abuse Assault
An Alton man was arrested Thursday night following a reported domestic disturbance in Alton. According to the Orange City Police Department, 39-year-old Michael Jay Moore was arrested on Thursday, June
Northwestern Named Among Most Adoption-Friendly Workplaces
Northwestern College was recently named in the top adoption-friendly workplaces by the Dave Thomas Foundation for Adoption. The college was placed 5th in education workplaces and 24th in medium-sized employers.
State board reviews finances of Iowa City public schools
A state board is calling on officials from one of the state’s largest public school districts to return in October for more testimony about its budget issues. Susan Battani, a
State panel reviews finances of Iowa City public schools
A state panel is calling on officials from one of the state’s largest public school districts to return in October for more testimony about its budget issues. Susan Battani, a
Pate lauds new Iowa law targeting fake business filings
Iowa Secretary of State Paul Pate says a new state law is a good first step to address scammers using an actual Iowa address when filling out online forms to
Famed big band leader to be celebrated with SW Iowa festival
The southwest Iowa town of Clarinda will honor its most famous native son with the 51st annual Glenn Miller Festival, opening tomorrow. Several renown big bands will perform, in addition
Vaden: USDA reorganization on track
The Deputy Secretary at USDA says the agency’s reorganization is on track, with most elements expected to be completed by the end of the year. “We’re moving full speed ahead.”
Top-tier acres buck trend in mixed Minnesota farmland market
Farmland values are mixed in south-central Minnesota. Compeer Financial certified appraiser Jeremy Fluegge says he uses three benchmark properties to evaluate the market. “One of the markets has actually gone
Veterinary services bill would improve resources to address rural, Tribal health risks
A U.S. House subcommittee is considering legislation that would expand veterinary public health services in Tribal and rural areas. Alaskan Congressman and bill sponsor Nick Begich says limited access to
