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Long Term Success
Planning for long term success – As farmers think about their long-term soil nutrient needs and yield goals, they should look beyond 2026. Learn more about maximizing your ROI in
Winter’s last hurrah? Northern Iowa could get 8″ of snow on Saturday
The last weekend of winter is just ahead and forecasters say Iowa may be in for one last blast that could drop up to eight inches of snow on parts
Events today for Iowa soldiers coming home from Mideast deployment
Governor Kim Reynolds will be at ceremonies in Des Moines and Cedar Rapids this afternoon as dozens of Iowa National Guard soldiers who were deployed to the Middle East this

Sioux County Emergency Management Issues Red Flag Warning
Sioux County Emergency Management issued a Red Flag Warning for today from Noon to 9pm due to dangerous fire weather conditions. They warn all Sioux County residents that any fire

DOT to Build New Maintenance Garage in Alton
Administrators at the Iowa Department of Transportation says they are cutting the budget for the next fiscal year in part with savings in building construction and equipment. The DOT’s Melissa
Missouri River basin faces low runoff due to lack of snowpack
Iowa is among many states in the region that are seeing snowfall well below normal this winter, and the lack of snowpack out west is bringing a below-normal runoff forecast

New Villa Homes Coming to Hull
A new development prepares to break ground this spring in Hull. Drawing inspiration from a successful project in Rock Valley, the city is bringing Villa homes to the community. Keaton

NCC Highlights Impact of 260E Workforce Training Program
Northwest Iowa Community College is highlighting the impact of Iowa’s 260E New Jobs Training Program while encouraging continued support for the workforce development initiative. The program allows employers to partner
Steen files paperwork for Iowa GOP Primary for governor
Adam Steen, one of five Republicans who’ve been campaigning for governor, says rival Randy Feenstra’s fundraising haul and new slate of campaign ads aren’t a concern. “I’ve seen some of
Iowa law nullifies local ordinances barring gender identity discrimination
Governor Kim Reynolds has signed a law that prohibits local governments in Iowa from offering civil rights protections that are outside of what’s included in the state’s Civil Rights Act.
