Local, State & Ag News
Cool, wet weather brings some concerns for emerging crops
An agronomy manager with Wyffels Hybrids says the cool, wet streak of weather could pose some challenges. Ryan Gentle, who covers the western half of Illinois, tells Brownfield, “This cooler
Hull Division Street Reconstruction Project Now Underway
Construction is officially underway on the Division Street reconstruction project in Hull, with city officials saying crews are now actively working on the major infrastructure overhaul. Hull City Administrator Heidi
Rock Rapids Man Charged with Felony OWI after ATV Crash
A Rock Rapids man is facing a felony drunk driving charge after authorities say he took a side-by-side ATV without permission and crashed it near Rock Rapids over the weekend.
Precision ag costs still outweighing the benefits
Farmers are struggling to see the return of precision ag technology. In this episode of Managing for Profit, Purdue University’s Chad Fiechter says a new study shows the cost often
Driver Injured in Early Morning Crash Near Fairview
A Rock Valley man was injured in a single-vehicle crash early Sunday morning near the South Dakota border. The Sioux County Sheriff’s Office says the accident happened around 6:11 a.m.
Program prompts Iowa kids to pedal, stroll or roll to school
At least 90 schools across Iowa with hundreds — likely thousands — of students are taking part in Walk, Bike, and Roll to School Day, starting this morning. Matt Burkey,
Sioux County Community Foundation Awards Over $114,000 in Grants
The Sioux County Community Foundation has awarded more than $114,000 in grants to support projects and programs across the county. The grants were distributed on May 5 during a presentation
National Day of Prayer Event Planned in Sheldon
A local gathering is planned this week as part of the National Day of Prayer, bringing people together for an evening of worship and reflection. Organizers say the event will
Red Oak woman dies in car crash with semi
One person was killed in a car-semi collision last (Tuesday) night in the southwest Iowa town of Red Oak. The Iowa State Patrol says the car driven by 67-year-old Helen
Democrats running for Iowa’s US Senate in first debate of primary season
With four weeks left before the June 2 Primary, the two Iowa Democrats running for the U.S. Senate met at Iowa PBS tonight for their first televised debate. State Representative
