Local, State & Ag News
Attractions in Des Moines, Jewell, Lee County win Iowa economic development funding
Operators of the Sleepy Hollow Sports Park in Des Moines are getting a large “Destination Iowa” grant from the state to expand to year-round operations. Iowa Economic Development Authority spokesperson
Baby girl turned over under Iowa’s Safe Haven law
The Iowa Department of Health and Human Services says a baby girl was turned over to the state earlier this month under the Safe Haven law. The baby girl was
Fertilizer expert: Belarus potash deal unlikely to replace Canadian supply
President Trump says the U.S. is working on a deal to buy potash from Belarus instead of Canada, and a fertilizer expert says it’s a negotiation tactic. Josh Linville with
Diesel costs raise concerns ahead of 2027 loan renewals
An ag lender says adjusting cash flow projections could help eliminate some margin uncertainty for 2027. Barry Benson with First National Bank of Omaha says skyrocketing diesel prices continue
An October “look & feel” across much of the Heartland; still unsettled across parts of the Corn Belt
Across the Corn Belt, cool, mostly cloudy weather is slowing evaporation rates in areas affected by last week’s heavy rain. Additionally, rain is falling early Tuesday in parts of the
Ottumwa teen charged with murder in trailer park shooting
A southeast Iowa man who was charged in a shooting last week is now accused of first-degree murder after the victim died. The Ottumwa Police Department says a verbal argument
A mild to warm pattern for the season returns to the Heartland; beneficial rains ahead on the Plains
Looking ahead, the 6- to 10-day outlook calls for near- or above-normal temperatures nationwide, with the western Gulf Coast region having the greatest likelihood of experiencing unusually hot weather. Meanwhile,
Ag lender: Planning for the 2027 crop year starts now
An ag lending expert says early financial planning could help farmers manage economic uncertainty heading into 2027. Rudi Pitzer Perry, regional vice president of agricultural lending at Farm Credit Mid-America,
Midwest Food Bank Plans Sioux Falls Facility to Expand Food Access for Tri-State Area
Midwest Food Bank is planning a permanent distribution center in Sioux Falls to strengthen food assistance across northwest Iowa, South Dakota, and southwest Minnesota. The planned Tri-State Division will build
Northeast Iowa city vows to eliminate greenhouse gas emissions by mid-century
The city of Dubuque is committing to a 100-percent reduction in its greenhouse gas emissions by 2050. The city council voted to adopt the goal at a meeting last night.
