Local, State & Ag News
Seasonal warmth & heat across the Heartland; scattered showers & storms developing on parts of the Plains
Across the Corn Belt, scattered showers and thunderstorms are overspreading the western tier of the region, including Nebraska and the Dakotas. Dry weather covers the remainder of the Corn Belt,
Grains juggling weather, wheat rally and China demand
A commodity broker says he’s keeping a close eye on several grain market factors heading into August. Tommy Grisafi with Ag Bull Trading says variable weather conditions have been impacting
Sioux County Sheriff Urges Drivers to Treat Tall-Corn Intersections Like Stop Signs
Tall corn is limiting sight lines at rural intersections across Sioux County, prompting the sheriff’s office to urge drivers to slow down and prepare to stop. The Sioux County Sheriff’s
Old Parlor Meat Company to Open Second Retail Store in Hull Saturday
A family-run meat business that began inside a converted dairy parlor is preparing to open its second retail location in Sioux County. Old Parlor Meat Company, owned and operated by
Sanborn Man Agrees to 30-Year Prison Term in Meth Plea Deal
(KIWA) — A Sanborn man who originally faced charges carrying a combined maximum of 115 years in prison has agreed to a recommended 30-year sentence as part of a plea
Even in the steamy heat, Iowans can find ways to keep kids moving
Some days it’s just too hot in Iowa to go outside, but research is finding that children who stay active during the summer months see physical, as well as mental,
Farmers aim to stay profitable as farm losses projected to deepen
A new report from the American Farm Bureau Federation reveals a projected $32 billion in losses for major row crop producers in 2027. On this episode of Managing for Profit,
Very warm to hot weather to cover much of the Nation; a near-seasonal rainfall pattern for most
Looking ahead, the 6- to 10-day outlook calls for hotter-than-normal weather nearly nationwide, with the Intermountain West having the greatest likelihood of experiencing unusual heat. Meanwhile, near- or above-normal rainfall
George-Little Rock Awarded State Grant to Expand Therapeutic Classroom Support
George-Little Rock Community School District is among 10 Iowa districts awarded state funding to establish therapeutic classrooms for students whose emotional or behavioral needs can affect their success at school.
Iowa DOT Seeks Feedback on Highway 10 Bridge Replacement in Hawarden
The Iowa Department of Transportation is seeking public feedback on a proposed bridge replacement project along Iowa Highway 10 in Hawarden. The project would remove the existing Highway 10 bridge
