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Sioux Falls Man Charged with Felony Eluding After Pursuit Near Larchwood
A Sioux Falls man is facing a felony charge after authorities say he led a Lyon County deputy on a pursuit that crossed into South Dakota. According to a criminal
Some farmers finding basis opportunities in the corn market
The co-founder of AgMarket.net says continued demand for U.S. corn is bringing basis opportunities for some farmers. Matt Bennett, who also farms in central Illinois, says growers need to be
Sioux Center Health & Orange City Area Health Named Among Iowa’s Best Hospitals
Two Northwest Iowa hospitals are being recognized among the best in the state. Sioux Center Health and Orange City Area Health have both been named to Newsweek’s “America’s Best-in-State Hospitals
Global markets help drive U.S. pork carcass value
Maximizing the value of U.S. pork. Andy Tauer, vice president of International Market Development with the National Pork Board, says exports to Mexico hit a record in 2025. “Overall, demand
Market analyst watching China closely as geopolitics could influence commodity prices
A senior market advisor with Total Farm Marketing says the market is closely watching China’s reaction to recent geopolitical events. Naomi Blohm says the country continues to have a strong influence on
National acting troupe gains inspiration at Mason City landmarks
Cast members of the national touring company performing “The Music Man” stopped at Music Man Square and the Meredith Willson Boyhood Home on Wednesday prior to their final performance of
Iowa House passes bill on conversion therapy
Iowans could not be blocked from adopting or being a foster parent if they intend to raise a child consistent with their sex at birth under a bill that’s passed
Working with Experts
Working with the experts – In challenging economic times, it’s even more important to base fertilizer purchasing decisions on a soil test and consult with a nutrient expert. Learn more in this
Iowa’s first severe weather of 2026 may strike tonight
Iowans may hear the rumble of thunder late tonight as forecasters say we’re under the threat of severe weather for the first time this year. Meteorologist Dylan Dodson, at the
Weather, temps vary across the Heartland; more needed rainfall in parts of the southern Corn Belt
Across the Corn Belt, following another night of heavy rain, pockets of flooding persist across southern sections of Missouri, Illinois, Indiana, and Ohio. The East Fork of the White River
