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Grassley proposes cutting diesel prices as costs squeeze farm income
U.S. Senator Chuck Grassley says there’s a way to alleviate high diesel prices. The Iowa Republican tells Brownfield farm, trucking, and other industries have contacted the White House about costs
Teacher and a student drowned in accident during field trip at Lake McBride
The Johnson County Sheriff’s Office has released the names of the two victims who died during a school field trip at a lake near Iowa City. Twety-four-year-old Hannah Jorgensen was
Geologists map groundwater risks in Cedar Rapids area
With many Iowans concerned about the quality of their drinking water, Linn County experts are mapping water contamination sources to try to understand where its groundwater is most vulnerable. Stephanie
Siouxnami Experiences Nearly 3,000 More Admissions This Summer
Siouxnami waterpark saw almost 3,000 more admissions than last Summer. The Siouxnami Waterpark had an attendance for the Summer of nearly 64,000 people. Much of the attendance was from hot
Northwest Iowa Sees Lighter Rain Compared to the Rest of the State as Wet Weather Slows Statewide Harvest
Northwest Iowa generally missed the heaviest rainfall last week, but wet conditions across much of the state limited fieldwork and slowed the early stages of harvest. The Iowa Crop Progress
Democratic Candidates Outline Priorities at Northwest Iowa Dinner in Sioux Center
Democratic candidates for the Iowa Legislature, Congress, and statewide office gathered in Sioux Center Tuesday evening, September 22, for the Northwest Iowa Dinner with Democrats at the Terrace View Event
Northwest Iowa city adopts e-moto ordinance, rejects 10 mph speed limit on sidewalks
The Estherville City Council has approved new regulations for e-bikes as well as electric scooters and skateboards on streets, sidewalks and multi-use trails. Estherville Police Chief Brent Shatto said the
Economist: expanding E15 could help ease pressure on diesel prices
Ag Economist Scott Irwin at the University of Illinois says expanding E15 consumption in the United States could indirectly help ease some of the pressure on diesel prices. “To close
Soybeans, corn, wheat drift lower before trade meeting
Soybeans were lower on fund and technical selling. The trade’s waiting for Thursday’s face-to-face meeting with China. President Trump and President Xi are set to talk trade and there’s been
Hog futures mostly lower ahead of Quarterly Report
At the Chicago Mercantile Exchange, live and feeder cattle were up ahead of direct business. Feeders had additional support from the lower move in corn. October live cattle closed $2.15
