Local, State & Ag News
11% of U.S. corn, 12% of soybeans planted
U.S. farmers were able to make good corn and soybean planting progress over the past week. That was despite several days of widespread rain in the Midwest, including severe weather
Report: Deportations in Iowa are up 3X from a year ago
The number of deportations in Iowa has jumped since President Trump started his second term, according to the Deportation Data Project. It reports more than 1,600 people were deported from
Craft beer, spirits industries in Iowa facing national trends impacting business
Iowa’s craft beer and spirits industries have been going through a rough spot that mirrors national trends. Noreen Otto is with the Iowa Brewer’s Guild. “Nationwide, craft beer is going
Feenstra Launches Retirees Coalition as Poll Shows GOP Lead
Republican gubernatorial candidate Randy Feenstra is highlighting new support from Iowa seniors, as a separate poll suggests he currently leads the Republican field ahead of the June 2nd primary. Feenstra’s
Steensays as governor he’d back Iowa ESAs for homeschoolers
Republican candidate Adam Steen says if he’s elected governor, he’ll push to expand state-funded Education Savings Accounts to parents who homeschool their children. “School choice only works if it’s a
Steen says as governor he’d back Iowa ESAs for homeschoolers
Republican candidate Adam Steen says if he’s elected governor, he’ll push to expand state-funded Education Savings Accounts to parents who homeschool their children. “School choice only works if it’s a
ISU study indicates bees may contribute to plant diversity
While it’s long been known that having a wide range of plants attracts pollinators like bees, butterflies and bats, a new Iowa State University study finds pollinators may be an
Burlington museum to feature art, music that was banned in 1930s Germany
The Art Center of Burlington will host a one-day exhibit this week that will feature reproductions of artwork that was considered degenerate and banned by the Nazi Party in Germany
Dordt to Host Ag Day
Dordt University’s Ag Department is set to host its annual Ag Day on Friday, April 24, continuing a tradition that has served the Sioux Center community for over 45 years.
Jim Carlin Campaigns at Sioux Center Pizza Ranch
Republican Jim Carlin, a candidate for the US Senate, brought his campaign to Sioux Center’s Pizza Ranch as part of his “Stop the Squeeze Tour.” Carlin, a Sioux City attorney