Local, State & Ag News
Drama at the deadline as candidates file for Iowa’s 2026 Primary Elections
The complete list of candidates who’ve qualified for the Iowa Republican and Democratic Party’s Primary Elections on June 2 is likely to be released late Monday or on Tuesday. Friday

Sioux County Radio News Summary for the Week of March 9th
News used in this week’s Summary. Click the headline to read the full story… NCC Awarded $1 Million State Grant for Rock Rapids Regional Center Iowa DOT Provides Update on
Iowa Supreme Court rules on plea deal requiring a house purchase
The Iowa Supreme Court has ordered resentencing for a Dallas County man who was required to buy a house to avoid jail time. Christopher Hidlebaugh agreed to a plea deal
Marquette celebrates as casino moves from boat to land
There’s a grand opening celebration in Marquette today as the casino there moves from water to land. The Casino Queen in Marquette was purchased last year by Bally’s and they
Farmers concerned over fertilizer duopoly
Two corn farmers in the Northern Plains say market consolidation has led to a lack of competition in the U.S. fertilizer industry, causing a price increase for farmers. “Our highest
Planting on hold as rain and cool weather slow fieldwork
Missouri farmers say planting will be on hold a few more weeks due to the recent widespread rains and cooler temperatures. Tim Gottman in northeast Missouri says there’s been some
Hawkins: more ad-hoc assistance being discussed
The president of the Missouri Farm Bureau says U.S. lawmakers continue to work on additional ad-hoc assistance for U.S. farmers. Garrett Hawkins says Senators John Boozman and John Hoeven have
More farmers are exploring grazing options
An NRCS consultant says more farmers want to use grazing to cut costs and improve soil health. Adam Abel is the Natural Resources Conservation Service State Grazing Lands Specialist for
Hawley questions top fertilizer companies on price spikes
A U.S. Senator from Missouri has contacted five of the largest fertilizer producers in the United States to ensure fairness in the market. Through letters, Josh Hawley questioned CF Industries,
Wheat higher Friday on winter storm concerns
Soybeans were modestly lower on profit taking and technical selling but closed well above the session lows and saw a solid weekly gain. That week-to-week rise was largely linked to
