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Michigan research explores agricultural drones for cover crops, tree fruit
An engineer and drone operator says larger machines are diversifying how the technology can be used across all segments of agriculture. Michael Vandekolk tells Brownfield, “This year’s been a
A record-setting 2026 Governor’s Sale of Champions at Illinois State Fair
The 2026 Governor’s Sale of Champions at the Illinois State Fair was another resounding success for the state’s top youth livestock exhibitors. Jerry Costello, director of the Illinois Department of
Spirit Lake proposes $63M project to renovate elementary, high schools
Leaders of the school district in Spirit Lake are unveiling plans for an ambitious renovation project which they estimate would cost $63-million. Superintendent David Smith says the project would address
Spirit Lake proposes $70M project to renovate elementary, high schools
Leaders of the school district in Spirit Lake are unveiling plans for an ambitious renovation project which they estimate would cost nearly $70-million. Superintendent David Smith says the project would
Alta bar owner arrested after alleged ‘rape’ comment
Buena Vista County authorities have arrested a local business owner on a harassment charge after a weekend incident at a tavern. According to online court documents and a criminal complaint
Ribbon Cut on Sheldon High School
(KIWA) — Two years of construction and renovation came to fruition Wednesday morning when the ribbon was cut on the newly expanded and renovated Sheldon Community High School. A large
Iowa DNR taking comments on proposed changes to non-resident hunting rules
The Iowa Department of Natural Resources is taking public comments on a proposed rule change that would give in-state hunters the first shot at pheasants and other game over out-of-state
Iowa DOT Accepting Input on Culvert Project North of Sibley On Hwy 9
The Iowa Department of Transportation is seeking public input on plans for a proposed bridge replacement on Iowa Highway 9, located over Polly Creek north of Sibley in Osceola County.
Another Iowa town blinds Flock cameras, though some crimes may go unsolved
Indianola is the latest Iowa town to switch off its Flock cameras, automated license plate readers which are prompting protests across the nation about privacy and security. Indianola Police Lieutenant
Rock Valley to Add Three New Pickleball Courts
The City of Rock Valley has announced plans to construct three new pickleball courts at Bicentennial Park, funded through a private donation from Premier Bank. The project will bring dedicated
