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Hawarden Man Arrested in Rock Rapids on Sexual Exploitation Charges
A Hawarden man has been arrested in Rock Rapids on multiple charges involving the alleged exploitation of a minor. According to the Lyon County Sheriff’s Office, 24-year-old Dillon Anderson of
Former ag negotiator says Southeast Asia trade critical for U.S. agriculture’s future
A former U.S. chief agricultural negotiator says expanding trade relationships in Southeast Asia is critical to long-term growth for the ag industry. Ambassador Darci Vetter served in the Office of
Cottonwood Fire leaves “nothing left” across parts of Nebraska
A rancher in south-central Nebraska says an on-going wildfire has left widespread destruction across the region. Adam Grabenstein says the Cottonwood Fire near Gothenburg has burned more than 130,000
FCS Financial Field Notes: More Than a Customer
FCS Financial is giving back to its member-owners in a big way this year. Chief Financial Officer Rick Krueger says the cooperative is returning $35 million in cash patronage. To
iFAB Tech Hub building momentum
A member of the U.S. House Ag Committee says a $51 million investment into the Illinois Fermentation and Agriculture Biomanufacturing (iFAB) Tech Hub is paying off. Congresswoman Nikki Budzinski says
City of Rock Valley and Dordt Students Seek Community Input Tonight on Future of Flood-Impacted Land
Residents in Rock Valley will have a chance tonight to help shape the future of land impacted by the 2024 flood, as the city continues its partnership with Dordt University.
Expanding Markets for Soy
Minnesota farmer Tom Frisch recently served as chair of the Minnesota Soybean Research and Promotion Council and says there were several takeaways. Frisch is also a volunteer firefighter and has
Anticipation builds for possible Trump biofuel policy reveal at White House event
The Trump administration could be poised to make a big announcement on biofuels policy next week. U.S Senator Chuck Grassley tells Brownfield he’s hopeful Renewable Volume Obligations for 2026 and
Grassley says he’ll push to keep absentee voting in SAVE America Act
The U.S. Senate is scheduled to debate the Safeguard American Voter Eligibility Act this week, and Iowa Senator Chuck Grassley is a co-sponsor of what’s known as the SAVE America
Grassley says he’ll push for passage of SAVE America Act
The U.S. Senate is scheduled to debate the Safeguard American Voter Eligibility Act this week, and Iowa Senator Chuck Grassley is a co-sponsor of what’s known as the SAVE America
