Local, State & Ag News
Farm real estate fraud case numbers grow
An agricultural real estate expert says farm sale fraud is becoming more common. Colton Lacina with Farmers National Company says, “We’ve seen a large uptick in the last, you know,
US Senate candidate Carlin backs return to gold standard
Republican Jim Carlin, a candidate for U.S. Senate, says there need to be major changes in U.S. monetary policy. “The Federal Reserve needs to be audited and I think you
Vice President Vance campaigns in Iowa for Congressman Nunn
Vice President J.D. Vance visited a Des Moines manufacturing company in a campaign appearance Tuesday for Iowa Congressman Zach Nunn. Vance says Nunn has been a great supporter of the
Cool, wet weather brings some concerns for emerging crops
An agronomy manager with Wyffels Hybrids says the cool, wet streak of weather could pose some challenges. Ryan Gentle, who covers the western half of Illinois, tells Brownfield, “This cooler
Hull Division Street Reconstruction Project Now Underway
Construction is officially underway on the Division Street reconstruction project in Hull, with city officials saying crews are now actively working on the major infrastructure overhaul. Hull City Administrator Heidi
Rock Rapids Man Charged with Felony OWI after ATV Crash
A Rock Rapids man is facing a felony drunk driving charge after authorities say he took a side-by-side ATV without permission and crashed it near Rock Rapids over the weekend.
Precision ag costs still outweighing the benefits
Farmers are struggling to see the return of precision ag technology. In this episode of Managing for Profit, Purdue University’s Chad Fiechter says a new study shows the cost often
Driver Injured in Early Morning Crash Near Fairview
A Rock Valley man was injured in a single-vehicle crash early Sunday morning near the South Dakota border. The Sioux County Sheriff’s Office says the accident happened around 6:11 a.m.
Program prompts Iowa kids to pedal, stroll or roll to school
At least 90 schools across Iowa with hundreds — likely thousands — of students are taking part in Walk, Bike, and Roll to School Day, starting this morning. Matt Burkey,
Sioux County Community Foundation Awards Over $114,000 in Grants
The Sioux County Community Foundation has awarded more than $114,000 in grants to support projects and programs across the county. The grants were distributed on May 5 during a presentation
