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Tim Buckley named an Iowa State assistant coach
Iowa State men’s basketball head coach T.J. Otzelberger has named Tim Buckley as a new assistant coach. Buckley will begin his duties with the Cyclones immediately. Buckley was a member
Iowa’s Nuclear Energy Task Force gets report on costs
A U.S. Department of Energy expert says engineering estimates indicate building a first-of-its-kind small modular nuclear reactor would likely cost around $4 billion and take up to five years to
Expanding global markets key as biofuel policy remains uncertain
The CEO of Kansas Corn says uncertainty over domestic biofuels policy makes it even more important for the U.S. to diversify export markets. Josh Roe says ethanol exports could easily
Iowan who retired from NASA keeping close eye on Artemis II moon mission
A Sioux City woman who was a long-time employee of NASA is watching with interest as the Artemis II mission makes its way to the moon and back. Audrey Schwartz
Wisconsin farm groups await Governor’s decision on key bills
Wisconsin’s ag coalition remains hopeful that additional ag legislation will be signed into law by Governor Tony Evers. Jason Mugnaini with Wisconsin Farm Bureau tells Brownfield there is currently no
Clean Until Canopy
Weed control is coming into focus as farmers begin the 2026 growing season. Corteva Agriscience Market Development Specialist Dennis Holland says post-emergence herbicide applications and layering residuals are vital to
Drop in Iowa child abuse cases likely means underreporting, not less abuse
A nonprofit that works to prevent and respond to child abuse and neglect says Iowa needs to do more to help. State data shows child abuse reports have dropped since
Humane Society of Northwest Iowa Launches Annual Shoe Drive Fundraiser
The Humane Society of Northwest Iowa is once again collecting gently worn, used, and new shoes as part of its annual shoe drive fundraiser. Skye Johnson, Vice President of the
Iowans who work from home need to build in daily human contact
New research shows more than 20 percent of Iowans are now working from home, something that’s become much more common since the pandemic, but the option can also take a
Sioux Center Selected for Statewide First Impressions Program
Sioux Center is one of five Iowa communities selected to take part in the 2026 First Impressions program, a statewide initiative aimed at strengthening tourism, attracting new residents, and improving
