Local, State & Ag News
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
Eastern Iowa hosts giant three-day expo of vintage and antique items
Iowans who are looking for authentic clothing from the 1940s, an eight-track tape player from the ’70s, or even a new-in-the-box Tickle Me Elmo from the ’90s, might be able
Rock Valley Man Charged with Third-Degree Burglary
A Rock Valley man is facing a felony burglary charge following an incident in Rock Valley late last month. 37-year-old Ever Adali Rodriguez-Gutierrez of Rock Valley was arrested Thursday, May
Rock Valley Tour of Homes Raises More Than $12,000 for First Responders
The 2026 Rock Valley Leadership Institute raised $12,079 for Rock Valley first responders through its Tour of Homes fundraiser this past weekend. According to Ashley Feekes with the Rock Valley
Much warmer days ahead; rains to return to the Heartland, centered on the southern Plains
Looking ahead, the 6- to 10-day outlook calls for the likelihood of near- or below-normal temperatures in much of the eastern U.S., while warmer-than-normal weather will prevail from the Pacific
Iowa’s community college system turns 60 this year
This year marks the 60th anniversary of the creation of Iowa’s community college system. Local Iowa school boards started creating junior colleges and vocational schools in the early 1900s. Northwest
Hospers Man Faces More Than 20 Charges in Minor Exploitation Case
A Hospers man is facing more than 20 charges after a Sioux County Sheriff’s Office investigation into alleged online communications with minor females. Twenty-one-year-old Fabian Jacob Nuno of Hospers was
Farmer hopes for important updates in USMCA review
A Wisconsin dairy farmer is hoping this summer’s review of the USMCA trade deal will take care of the loopholes that allow unintended trade problems. Amber Horn-Leiterman tells Brownfield that
