Local, State & Ag News
Agricultural credit conditions continue to soften
A policy advisor with the Federal Reserve Bank of Chicago says agricultural credit conditions weakened in the 7th district in the first quarter of 2026. David Oppedahl tells Brownfield, “There’s
Iowa’s Grassley praises progress following Trump’s China trip
U.S. Senator Chuck Grassley is encouraged by President Trump’s recent visit to China. The Iowa Republican says there’s good news for farmers. “On top of its soybean commitment, China will
Economist cautions China purchase agreement could fall short despite strong purchase targets
An ag economist with the Ohio State University says a deal between the U.S. and China to buy more U.S. ag products looks good on paper, but agriculture should proceed
Teaming Up For Safety
Cooperation between the Illinois Corn Marketing Board and the Grain and Feed Association of Illinois is bringing added safety education to farmers and grain handlers across the state. In this
Body of Iowa man missing since 2023 found, suspect charged
A western Iowa man has been charged with the murder of a Missouri Valley man who was reported missing nearly three years ago. Thirty-five-year-old Jesse George was last seen in
A warm, early-Summerlike pattern continues for most; rains to vary across the Heartland
Looking ahead, the 6- to 10-day outlook calls for the likelihood of near- or above-normal temperatures and precipitation virtually nationwide. Cooler-than-normal conditions will be confined to parts of the Pacific
MOFB highlights regulatory reform, ag tax credit extensions as positives from MO session
The president of Missouri Farm Bureau says regulatory reform bills and ag tax credit extensions were two “wins” for agriculture during Missouri’s legislative session. Garrett Hawkins tells Brownfield several regulatory
Des Moines projects $12M shortfall due to new state property tax law
Early estimates show Iowa’s largest city may face a $12-million budget shortfall under the state’s new property tax changes. The new law limits city revenue growth to two-percent per year,
Court Documents Allege Inwood Man Chased, Stabbed Victim in Attempted Murder Case
Court documents are providing additional details in an attempted murder case stemming from an early morning incident Saturday in Inwood. Court Filings Provide Details According to the Lyon County Sheriff’s
Historic Sioux Center bank building could find new home at Heritage Village
A historic downtown Sioux Center building could soon become part of Heritage Village under a proposal discussed during the latest Sioux Center City Council meeting. Heritage Village Board member Monty
