Local, State & Ag News
Positive outlook for pork industry, despite challenges
The president of the Illinois Pork Producers Association says morale is high in the industry despite some challenges this spring. Katie Brown, who’s a 5th generation hog farmer in Christian
Two Out-Of-State Residents Involved in Orange City Crash, One Injured
The Orange City Police Department responded to a two-vehicle accident Thursday evening at the intersection of Tallahassee Avenue and 8th Street SE in Orange City. According to a press release
Zahn says Iowa voters are asking for consolidation in GOP race for governor
Two of the five Republicans running for governor are suggesting it’s time for consolidation in the race. Former state agency director Adam Steen made that case Monday and now businessman
Lahn says Iowa voters are asking for consolidation in GOP race for governor
Two of the five Republicans running for governor are suggesting it’s time for consolidation in the race. Former state agency director Adam Steen made that case Monday and now businessman
Supervisors sell Dubuque County Fairgrounds to Fair Association
The Dubuque County Board of Supervisors has sold 30 acres of the Dubuque County Fairgrounds for a dollar. The new owner is the former owner — the Dubuque County Fair
Dordt Freshman Selected for Global Emerging Artist Competition
A Dordt University freshman is gaining international recognition for her artwork after being selected to compete in a global showcase for emerging artists. Dordt University freshman Ashley Torner, an art
Cool weather lingers over the eastern Corn Belt; warmer weather returning to much of the Plains
Across the Corn Belt, lingering frost was noted early Friday in the Great Lakes region, mainly across Wisconsin and Michigan. Below-normal temperatures also cover the remainder of the Midwest, while
Iowans can take part in nation’s largest one-day food drive
Letter carriers across Iowa and nationwide will be taking part in the annual Stamp Out Hunger project tomorrow. Jennifer Eue, an employee of the Webster City Post Office, says local
Northwest Iowan charged with sexual exploitation of a minor
A Northwest Iowa man is facing more than 20 charges after a Sioux County Sheriff’s Office investigation into alleged online communications with minors. Twenty-one-year-old Fabian Jacob Nuno of Hospers was
Former Senator Harkin endorses Turek in Iowa’s ’26 US Senate race
Former Iowa Senator Tom Harkin is endorsing Josh Turek in his race to become the Iowa Democratic Party’s nominee for the U.S. Senate. Harkin, who won five statewide elections, said
