Local, State & Ag News
Root architecture key to corn fertilizer efficiency
A field agronomist with Beck’s Hybrids says research into corn root architecture is leading to more efficient fertilizer placement. “We have three different root architectures that we categorize hybrids in,
Deere touts cab comforts at Farm Progress Show
John Deere is showcasing in-cab upgrades at this week’s Farm Progress Show. Deere go to market manager for large tractors and tillage Carlton Self says there are new features that
Iowa’s congressional delegation signs on to letter to Trump about cattle industry
Iowa Senator Chuck Grassley and the four Iowans who serve in the U.S. House are among 53 Republicans in congress who’ve signed onto a letter to President Trump, warning that
Dordt Student’s Observation Leads to Three New Rec Center Murals
A Dordt University student’s observation during a workout eventually turned into three new murals inside the school’s Rec Center. Senior graphic design major Austin Anderson of Nowthen, Minnesota, noticed that
Lyon County Sheriff’s Office Seeks Help Identifying Two People of Interest in Larchwood Incident
(KIWA) — The Lyon County Sheriff’s Office is asking for the public’s help identifying two people of interest in connection with an incident in Larchwood. According to the sheriff’s office,
Some Iowa schools struggle to maintain quality with less money
Public school districts across Iowa face budget challenges from rising costs and falling enrollments. Creston Community Schools in rural southwest Iowa serves 1,300 students, but Superintendent Deron Stender says they’ve
Late-season heat wave to continue for much of the Heartland; a pattern shift brings moisture to the West
Looking ahead, the 6- to 10-day outlook calls for near- or above-normal temperatures nationwide, except for cooler-than-normal conditions across portions of the interior Northwest and Great Basin. The South will
Almanac predicts Iowa’s winter ahead will be mild and wet (AUDIO)
Iowa’s in the midst of what may be the year’s final heat wave of 90-plus-degree days, so it could be refreshing for some of us to think about the promise
Hawarden Speech Therapist Highlights Broad Scope of Care for Rural Patients
Speech-language pathology encompasses far more than treating childhood articulation or stuttering. At rural facilities like Hawarden Regional Healthcare, speech therapists provide broad treatment plans covering cognitive impairments, pediatric developmental delays,
Bible League International Announces Fall Conference in Sioux Center
Bible League International is gearing up for a series of regional events this September. Conferences are planned in both Michigan and Iowa, as well as an Iowa retreat. Conferences start
