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Hoegemeyer Hometown Field Update – Madrid, NE
Facing challenges that threaten yield potential is a constant battle for farmers and their crops. In this Hoegemeyer Hometown Field Update, agronomist Craig Langemeier says the company’s latest genetics provide
Arkansas corn, rice harvest underway with strong early yields
Corn and rice harvest is underway in Arkansas, and other parts of the Delta. In eastern Arkansas, Nathan Reed tells Brownfield farmers are pleased with corn yields. “I think it’s
Central Iowa city joins chorus in passing data center moratorium
The Marshalltown City Council voted last night to approve a four-month moratorium on data center construction, but a developer who was at the meeting vowed to move forward with the
Spirit Lake School Board Votes Unanimously to Put Nearly $70 Million Bond Issue on the Ballot
(KUOO) — The Spirit Lake School Board voted unanimously in a special session Monday to officially put a $69.9 million bond issue on the ballot for the November 3rd election.
Sioux Center Man Faces Felony Charge for Alleged Sex Offender Registry Violation
A Sioux Center man faces a felony charge after authorities allege he failed to report a change in employment as required by the Iowa Sex Offender Registry. The Sioux County
UI researcher finds gemstones on Mars using NASA rover
A planetary geologist from the University of Iowa is part of a team using one of NASA’s rovers on Mars that’s found the makings for precious gems like rubies and
Hawarden United Foundation Accepting Applications for Additional 2024 Flood Disaster Relief Funds
The Hawarden United Foundation is accepting applications for additional disaster relief funds for individuals and businesses that were affected by the flooding in Hawarden in 2024. The additional funding is
Larchwood Teen Flown Directly to Sioux Falls Hospital After Motorcycle Crash
(KIWA) — A Larchwood teen was flown to a Sioux Falls hospital after a crash near Larchwood on Sunday, August 23, 2026. The Iowa State Patrol reports that at about
Sioux City jury can’t reach verdict in cold case murder trial
Sioux City jurors were unable to come to a consensus Monday in a 40 year old murder tiral. Thomas Popp is accused of first-degree murder in the death of 18-year-old
The Minnesota Porkcast: On-Farm Sustainability and Grant
Minnesota Pork director of public policy and strategy Lauren Servick says producers can participate in an on-farm sustainability report and qualify for a grant. Minnesota Pork president Todd Selvick, a
