Local, State & Ag News
A return to very warm, hot and generally drier weather for most of the Heartland
Looking ahead, the 6- to 10-day outlook calls for the likelihood of hotter-than-normal weather nationwide, except for near-normal temperatures in New England. Meanwhile, near- or above-normal rainfall across much of
Plans emerge to revitalize Cedar Falls’ College Hill neighborhood near UNI
Cedar Falls leaders are crafting a plan to revitalize the College Hill area, one of the town’s best-known neighborhoods. The goal is to create a thriving neighborhood with student housing,
Expert urges all Iowans over 18 to have a medical power of attorney
Many Iowans have heard how important it is to have a will, but an advance care planning manager urges everyone over the age of 18 to also have a medical
Spirit Lake Man Sentenced to 10 Years in O’Brien County Shooting Plea Deal
A Spirit Lake man originally charged with attempted murder in an O’Brien County road-rage shooting has been sentenced after reaching a plea agreement. Thirty-three-year-old Jonathan Oldenkamp pleaded guilty to one
New Highway 75 Closure in Place Between 9th and 12th Streets in Sioux Center
Drivers traveling through Sioux Center will continue to encounter a new traffic pattern along the Highway 75 reconstruction project this week. A new construction closure is now in place on
‘OkoboTree’ project is over halfway to Guiness World Record
A northwest Iowa project to encourage people to convert the standing trunks of dead trees into sculptures has hit a milestone. The Spirit of Okoboji organization set a goal four
Victim identified in fatal July 4th shooting in West Des Moines
West Des Moines Police have made an arrest in a fatal shooting on July 4th. Police charged 18-year-old Byrone Sanchez-Zermeno of Des Moines Sunday with intimidation with a dangerous weapon,
Michigan corn condition striving compared to other crops
A Thumb-area farmer says corn seems to be adapting to challenging weather conditions the best this season. Matt Frostic tells Brownfield, “It looks to be a really good crop, it has that
Michigan corn condition preforming well compared to other crops
A Thumb-area farmer says corn seems to be adapting to challenging weather conditions the best this season. Matt Frostic tells Brownfield, “It looks to be a really good crop, it has that
Lerner: heat dome impact should be limited
An ag meteorologist says the heat dome in the forecast for the U.S. Plains isn’t expected to have a widespread impact on pollinating corn, the growing crops or livestock. “As
