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Study links heart disease in kids to too much screen time
Many studies indicate excess screen time can impact a child’s brain development, even leading to behavioral issues, depression and anxiety, but a new study finds too much screen time can
Study links heart disease in kids to too much screen time
Many studies indicate excess screen time can impact a child’s brain development, even leading to behavioral issues, depression and anxiety, but a new study finds too much screen time can
Ag lobbyist: additional farmer aid likely in 2026, but not guaranteed
An ag lobbyist says additional farmer ad-hoc assistance is likely, but not guaranteed. Randy Russell with the Russell Group says there’s support in the U.S. Senate for an additional $15
A pattern shift to much cooler; seasonally active, perhaps still wet for many
Looking ahead, the 6- to 10-day outlook calls for the likelihood of broadly below-normal temperatures from the Southwest to the northern and central Plains and upper Midwest, while warmer-than-normal weather
Prayer vigil is held at scene of Iowa City shootings
About a hundred people gathered for a vigil in downtown Iowa City last night to lament the shootings that took place near the University of Iowa campus early Sunday. After
New Accessible Trail Added Near Sioux Center Ball Diamonds, More Improvements Ahead
A new paved trail near the ball diamonds east of the American State Bank Sports Complex in Sioux Center is improving accessibility at one of the community’s recreation areas, with
RiseFest Still Seeking Volunteers Ahead of 20th Festival
With RiseFest now less than two months away, organizers say one of their biggest needs right now isn’t on stage, it’s behind the scenes. Speaking on Sioux County Radio’s The
Gas tax debate inside Iowa lawmakers’ property tax discussion
The ongoing debate at the statehouse over how to cut property taxes includes a discussion of the gas tax. A Senate-passed property tax bill includes a mechanism to automatically trigger
Advisor says understanding money can help farmers operate more without the bank
Most farmers are familiar with banks, credit unions, and the farm credit system, but financial advisor and author Mary Jo Irman says a different tool can help farmers do more
Egg market reversal: from historic highs to deep lows
The layer industry is concerned about low egg prices. Steve Taylor with Indiana-based MPS Egg Farms says the market has softened significantly since peaking in early 2025. “We’ve just come