Local, State & Ag News
RFA economist discusses E15 setbacks
The chief economist for the Renewable Fuels Association says efforts to secure nationwide, year-round sales of E15 fuel blends continue to face setbacks in 2026. Scott Richman tells Brownfield, “We
Iowa Attorney General sues Meta over consumer protection laws
Iowa Attorney General Brenna Bird has filed a lawsuit against Meta and several of its subsidiaries, including Instagram and Facebook. The lawsuit alleges Meta is breaking Iowa’s consumer protection laws
Arnolds Park Council Moves to Ban New Commercial Docks in Residential Areas
With one member absent, the Arnolds Park City Council voted 4-0 Wednesday evening to accept a recommendation from the city’s Planning and Zoning Commission to no longer allow commercial, or
Iowa climatologist urges farmer to stay alert for red flag warnings
Iowa state climatologist Justin Glisan says field fires have been a concern over the past few weeks across the state. “We have seen some sporadic fires around (the state) and
Veto stops Wisconsin ag warehouse sprinkler bill
Legislation exempting warehouses from having fire sprinkler systems has been vetoed by Governor Tony Evers. In his veto statement, Evers says he objects to changing the commercial building code without
Iowa convenience store chain reaches national business milestone
An Iowa-based company is being added to a prestigious list this morning. Casey’s General Stores is now on the S&P 500 stock index. The Ankeny-based convenience store chain is only
Finding the optimal planting window
Don’t rush into planting just yet. The USDA say that planting is underway in parts of the Corn belt in the latest crop progress and condition report. But, a Beck’s
Temps continue in a wide-range across the Heartland; moisture increasing for some
Across the Corn Belt, patchy precipitation in the upper Midwest is falling in conjunction with an approaching cold front. However, much of the Corn Belt is experiencing dry weather and
Spring cleaning can help Iowans improve mood, productivity
With the weather warming up, many Iowans are launching into spring cleaning projects, sprucing up their homes and work spaces. Jessica Boland, a worksite wellness consultant, says cleansing and decluttering
Two Arrested Following Drug Investigation in Orange City
Two people were arrested earlier this week following a drug investigation in Orange City. According to the Orange City Police Department, officers were dispatched around 6:18 p.m. on Monday, April
