Local, State & Ag News
New Purdue tool giving farmers a clearer picture on the cost of production
An ag economist says a new tool from Purdue’s Center for Commercial Agriculture could help producers calculate the cost of production. Chad Fiechter says the platform utilizes local data to give farmers a more
Remsen Woman Faces Felony Drug Charge Following Orange City Traffic Stop
(KIWA Radio) — According to the Orange City Police Department, officers arrested 35-year-old Stephanie Sue Hardy of Remsen on Thursday evening after conducting a traffic stop. Police say officers believed
Doctor urges stubborn Iowa men to get annual exams
Some men can be notorious for avoiding doctors and many won’t seek annual physicals, even though those exams are typically the number-one way to prevent disease and other health issues.
El Nino disease effect
A crop protection specialist expects this summer’s El Nino to influence crop disease pressure. Tyler Harp with Syngenta says conditions in the southern U.S. are typically wetter than normal, with
Rock Valley Officials say FEMA Buyout Project nearing Final Stages
Rock Valley officials say the city’s long-awaited FEMA home buyout project may finally be nearing the finish line, nearly two years after devastating flooding impacted the community. City leaders provided
Sioux Center Senator Reflects on ‘26 Legislative Session, Reynolds’ Legacy
Republican State Senator Jeff Taylor of Sioux Center says the recently completed 2026 legislative session brought major debates on property taxes, human trafficking prevention, artificial intelligence, and rural property rights
Iowa’s major political parties hold state conventions, rally with candidates
The race for governor dominated the state conventions Democrats and Republicans held this weekend. Republican businessman Zach Lahn finished about 1600 votes ahead of Congressman Randy Feenstra on June 2
Sioux County Radio News Summary for the Week of June 8th
Sioux County Sheriff Discusses Iowa’s New 60 MPH Speed Limit Law US 75 Closure Planned Between Le Mars and Maurice Beginning June 17 Orange City Area Health System Names New
Iowa Environmental Council says state clean water proposal has ‘no substance’
The Iowa Environmental Council says the clean water proposal approved in the last days of the legislative session does nothing new. IEC Senior Director of Policy and Programs Kerri Johannsen
U.S. Department of Energy updates 45Z GREET model, biofuel groups call it ‘major win’
Biofuel groups are responding positively to the U.S. Department of Energy’s update to the 45ZCF-GREET model, released on Friday. Emily Skor with Growth Energy says she views this as a
