Local, State & Ag News
Seasonal warmth to extreme heat covers much of the Plains; showers & storms overspread parts of the Corn Belt
Across the Corn Belt, beneficial rain from the Mississippi Valley westward is helping to stabilize crop conditions that had deteriorated during the recent hot, dry spell. In the western Corn
Iowa community festivals this weekend feature burgers, corn, jazz
The online “Iowa Festivals Guide” indicates hundreds of community celebrations have been scheduled during the summer of 2026, and more than a dozen are this weekend. That includes one organized
Iowa sheriff warns tall corn obstructs views at rural intersections
A northwest Iowa sheriff says deputies have recently responded to collisions at rural intersections where the height of corn is obscuring the view of approaching vehicles. Sioux County Sheriff Nate
Culpepper and Merriweather Circus Coming to Hawarden Saturday
The Culpepper and Merriweather Circus will bring its big top to Hawarden Saturday, August 1, for two family-friendly performances. Two Shows Under the Big Top Shows are scheduled for 2:00
No Injuries After Train Collides with Corn-Laden Semi Near Hartley
(KUOO / KTIV) — No injuries were reported after a train collided with a semi Tuesday afternoon near Hartley, cutting the truck’s corn-filled trailer in half. Authorities say 58-year-old Thomas
Weekly rains needed to finish soybean crop strong
August weather can make or break a soybean crop, and Andre Reis, a soybean specialist at the University of Missouri Extension, says he’s optimistic about how the month is expected
After massive fire, AgriStar plans to rebuild plant in Postville
The company that owns a northeast Iowa meat processing plant plans to rebuild after this week’s massive fire the AgriStar plant in Postville. The fire chief in Postville says the
Valley Pullers Donates $3,000 to NCC After Thunder in the Valley Support
Valley Pullers, Inc. has donated $3,000 to Northwest Iowa Community College in recognition of the volunteer support provided by students in NCC’s Heavy Equipment Operation and Maintenance program. The students
Unconventional Path Brings Dr. Timothy Abels to Hegg Medical Clinic
Dr. Timothy Abels’ road to family medicine has taken him through restaurants, healthcare business offices, nursing, in-home care, international research, and more than 15 years of wound care. In early
Sioux City woman accused of killing Plymouth County man
A Sioux City woman is being held without bond on a first-degree murder charge for allegedly shooting a man to death in rural Plymouth County. Court documents say 35-year-old Ashley
