Local & State News
Webster City voters approve $43.4M school renovation plan
A north-central Iowa community will move forward with a $43.4-million plan to refurbish its high school. Voters in the Webster City school district approved a renovation project to its high
Waterloo leaders vote to block data centers for three months
Hours after a near-two-billion dollar deal was announced to restart a nuclear plant near Cedar Rapids to power a proposed data center, Waterloo joined a growing list of Iowa communities
Goal of the new White Coat Network is to reverse Iowa’s physician shortage
A new mentoring program aims to help medical professionals make connections across Iowa’s healthcare industry. The Iowa White Coat Network is designed to strengthen the state’s workforce and encourage physicians
Iowa State University Launches Free Cyber Resilience Training
To mitigate cyber security threats, Iowa State University is leading a new statewide initiative providing free training exercises to help communities prepare for major technology disruptions. The Iowa Cyber Resilience
Sioux County Youth Honored for Outstanding Exhibits at the Iowa State Fair
More than 2,450 youth exhibitors displayed 3,378 static 4-H exhibits in the Bruce L. Rastetter 4-H Exhibits Building at the Iowa State Fair. Youth showcased their cumulative learning projects in
Dordt University to Showcase Research at Agriculture Stewardship Center
Dordt University is inviting the public to explore the latest advancements in agricultural research during an upcoming open house at its Agriculture Stewardship Center. The event will take place this
Iowa Ag Secretary candidate Chris Jones says water quality has become key campaign issue
Chris Jones, the Democrat who’s running to be Iowa’s next Secretary of Agriculture, says water quality has become a major issue in the 2026 campaign. “Back in January I was
NASA administrator makes pitch to Iowa State students
NASA Administrator Jared Isaacman visited Iowa State University and Ames National Laboratory today. Isaacman wrapped up his visit with a speech to a full auditorium of students and told them
Canadian tariffs take effect and economist says it could recreate North American trade flows
An ag economist says the latest escalation between the U.S. and Canada could permanently alter the trade relationship between the two countries. Ian Sheldon with Ohio State University tells Brownfield, “I think this
Wet fall forecast raises concerns about harvest timing
A north central Ohio farmer says recent weather over the past month has led to uneven crop development across the state. Patty Mann says both corn and soybeans are all
