Local, State & Ag News
Much cooler air on-the-move; no shortage of rainfall for much of the Nation
Looking ahead, the 6- to 10-day outlook calls for the likelihood of below-normal temperatures between the Rockies and Appalachians, while warmer-than-normal weather will be confined to southern Texas, areas along
Three Transported to Hospital after Highway 18 Crash East of Boyden
The Sioux County Sheriff’s Office is investigating a single-vehicle crash that injured three people Sunday afternoon east of Boyden. Authorities say the accident happened at about 3:48 p.m. on Sunday,
Boyden-Hull Hosts Event to Inform Parents on Adult Content
Boyden-Hull hosted parents last month at an event called Empowering Parents in the Digital World to inform parents of pornography and child exploitation crimes among junior-high and high school students.
UnityPoint nurses from four Iowa hospitals march
UnityPoint nurses marched from the Iowa Capitol to Methodist Hospital in downtown Des Moines yesterday to call attention to their efforts to join a union. UnityPoint nurses who work at
81st ‘Safe Haven Baby’ in Iowa
Custody of a baby boy born on May 25 has been turned over to state officials under Iowa’s “Safe Haven” law. The law was passed in 2002, a year after
81st Safe Haven Baby in Iowa
Custody of a baby boy born on May 25 has been turned over to state officials under Iowa’s “Safe Haven” law. The law was passed in 2002, a year after
Reynolds uses executive authority to create ‘Iowa Office of Outdoor Recreation’
Governor Kim Reynolds has signed an executive order creating a new Iowa Office of Outdoor Recreation within the Iowa Tourism Office. “This office reflects a simple belief: Iowa should be
Eastern South Dakota farmer says timely rains have crops off to a strong start
A farmer in eastern South Dakota says conditions look great heading into the growing season. “We’re really lucky, it’s kind of a garden spot right here.” Paul Casper, who farms
Missouri farmers navigate flooding, planting delays and crop concerns amid continued rainfall
Consistent rains continue to impact fieldwork across Missouri, bringing some flooding, planting delays, and overall, good crop progress. In central Missouri, farmer Nathan Alpers, who raises corn, soybeans and hay
Timely rains help some Wisconsin crops
Recent scattered rainfall events have been welcomed by Wisconsin farmers. T.J. Draeger grows crops for his dairy near Marathon City. He says, “Our crops have really looked good, especially after
