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Iowa may see triple-digit heat indices by Sunday
Forecasters say high temperatures statewide will be in the 70s and 80s for the next few days, but the heat of summer will hit Iowa with full force soon, according
Hull Man Charged with Child Endangerment; Also Facing Domestic Abuse, No-Contact Order Charges
A Hull man is facing multiple charges, including child endangerment, following a pair of investigations by the Sioux County Sheriff’s Office. According to the Sioux County Sheriff’s Office, deputies arrested
UI study: Many pregnant women, new moms unbuckle seat belts in moving vehicles
A University of Iowa study finds pregnant women and new mothers report wearing seat belts regularly, but many say they routinely unbuckle their belts while the vehicle is moving. Study
Sioux County Adopts Artificial Intelligence Policy for County Employees
Sioux County has adopted a new artificial intelligence policy for county employees as officials work to establish guidelines for the growing use of AI technology in government operations. The policy,
Bridge Near Hospers to Honor Fallen Soldier William E. Thorne
A bridge north of Hospers will soon become a permanent memorial to a Northwest Iowa soldier who gave his life while serving in Iraq. The Iowa Department of Transportation plans
Crop insurance guidance key for farmers recovering from storms
Many producers across the Corn Belt have dealt with widespread damage so far this growing season due to severe storm systems. On this episode of Managing for Profit, a southwest
Data center discussion leads to Woodbury County moratorium
Woodbury County is the latest to address the issue of data centers as the supervisors there unanimously voted for a one-year moratorium on the facilities. The vote is a response
Man who fled Humboldt County deputies found
Pochontas and Humboldt County Sheriff’s deputies arrested a man today who was wanted after fleeing a traffic stop near Gilmore City last night. A tip said 41-year-old Clayton Nielson was
Hogs mixed ahead of Quarterly Hogs and Pigs report
At the Chicago Mercantile Exchange, live and feeder cattle were up, supported by tight-ready supplies, waiting on direct business to develop. August live cattle closed $.52 higher at $246.52 and
Minnesota’s Ag Commissioner says dicamba restrictions are showing results
The commissioner of agriculture for Minnesota says dicamba restrictions seem to be working. Thom Petersen tells Brownfield the final dates for over-the-top applications of the herbicide in the state are
