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Storm winds drive barn boards into home on southwest Iowa farm
A southwest Iowa farmer says destructive winds and hail hit his farm on Thursday morning. John Hanson farms 700 acres about seven miles south of Stanton near Bethesda… “The winds
Meteorologist warns of drier Corn Belt conditions heading into July
An ag meteorologist says he expects a major shift in the U.S. weather pattern at the end of the month. Matt Makens says conditions in many areas of the Corn
Illinois Farm Bureau President worried about farm bill progress
The president of the Illinois Farm Bureau says agriculture needs the U.S. Senate to provide the certainty of a new five-year farm bill. However, Phillip Nelson, who farms in LaSalle
Powerful storm that hit southern Iowa may have been a derecho
The severe storm system that swept through southern Iowa on Thursday is being investigated as a possible derecho. Iowa State Climatologist Justin Glisan says the storm caused widespread damage to
Iowa State Park Passport offers discounts, prizes to park visitors
People who track their visits to Iowa parks on a smart phone app can accumulate points and win prizes. This is the seventh year the State Park Passport program. “All
Sioux Center Man Accused of Drunk Driving with Children in Vehicle
A Sioux Center man is facing multiple charges following an alleged drunk driving investigation Sunday evening. According to court documents, 32-year-old Mateo Martin-Martin of Sioux Center was arrested by the
Sioux Center Organization Among Recipients of Iowa Supreme Court Legal Aid Grants
The Iowa Supreme Court has approved more than $1.2 million in grants to organizations across the state that provide civil legal assistance to low-income Iowans. According to the court, a
Midwest weather extremes fueling toxic weed growth
An assistant professor at Iowa State University says drought conditions and excess rain is fueling toxic weed growth across the Midwest. Shelby Gruss says growth stage and quantity consumed increases
Trump says he didn’t get proper info before Feenstra endorsement
(Radio Iowa) — President Trump is expressing regret about endorsing Congressman Randy Feenstra in the Iowa Republican gubernatorial race. Zach Lahn finished just 1,625 votes ahead of Feenstra to win
Clean-up & recovery in the wake of recent severe weather; a short-respite in the active pattern across the Heartland
Across the Corn Belt, Thursday’s outbreak of severe weather resulted in hundreds of reports of wind damage, mainly across northern and central sections of Illinois and Indiana, but extending into
