Local, State & Ag News
Boosting Corn Demand via Beef in Japan
For decades, the Illinois corn checkoff has partnered with organizations like the U.S. Meat Export Federation to help develop overseas markets for corn-fed meat products. In this Managing for Profit,
Data center developers target Linn County towns of Fairfax, Walford
Developers are eyeing a new area in unincorporated Linn County for a data center, and two nearby cities want to work with the county to make sure their residents get
While still mild for some of the Heartland, a more active pattern to return; beneficial moisture for the Plains
Looking ahead, the 6- to 10-day outlook calls for the likelihood of near- or above-normal temperatures and precipitation across most of the country. Cooler-than-normal conditions will be confined to portions
Iowa volunteers plan to pack up to 2-million meals at Hunger Fight event
Several thousand Iowans will be helping to feed needy children and families within the state — and in locations around the world — during a five-day event starting this morning.
Iowa volunteers plan to pack up to 2 million meals at Hunger Fight event
Several thousand Iowans will be helping to feed needy children and families within the state — and in locations around the world — during a five-day event starting this morning.
Sioux Center Library Leads its Size Category in Checkouts, Reports Strong Use of Renovated Spaces
Sioux Center Public Library led Iowa libraries in its population category in checkouts during fiscal year 2025, while newer figures show strong demand for its renovated meeting rooms and summer
Northwest Iowa Communities Can Apply for Water Quality Project Grants
Northwest Iowa communities and organizations can apply for state assistance to help fund conservation projects that manage stormwater, protect local waterways, and reduce flooding risks. Iowa Secretary of Agriculture Mike
Iowa’s candidates for governor meet tonight for first debate
The first of four televised debates featuring the two candidates for governor is tonight. The debate, hosted by KWQC TV in the Quad Cities, kicks off the final month of
Governor appoints pastor, ex-legislator to Iowa Utilities Commission
Governor Kim Reynolds has appointed a pastor who’s been a member of the Iowa House for the past five years to serve as a state utility regulator. Jon Dunwell, a
Missouri celebrates Pork Month, highlights $2.2 billion hog industry
October is officially pork month in Missouri. Missouri Ag Director Chris Chinn presented a proclamation from Governor Mike Kehoe to the Missouri Pork Association leadership at an event in Hermann
