Local & State News
Tropical systems may impact harvest weather outlook
An ag meteorologist says he’s monitoring some hurricane activity that could impact upcoming weather conditions for Midwestern farmers. Drew Lerner, senior agricultural meteorologist with World Weather Incorporated, says Hurricane Isaias
New Mrs. Iowa USA devotes platform to mental healthcare access
A southwest Iowa woman was recently selected as Mrs. Iowa USA 2027 and Kindra Weston of Shenandoah is now gearing up to represent Iowa at the Mrs. USA Pageant in
New record is set at Anamosa Pumpkinfest at nearly 2,500 pounds
A Minnesota man and his two sons drove more than four hours to haul a massive pumpkin to eastern Iowa for the 38th Annual Anamosa Pumpkinfest — and set a
Record set at Anamosa Pumpkinfest at nearly 2,500 pounds
A Minnesota man and his two sons drove more than four hours to haul a massive pumpkin to eastern Iowa for the 38th Annual Anamosa Pumpkinfest — and set a
Using Decision Science to Plan for Next Season
As harvest continues across much of the Corn Belt, growers are collecting valuable information that can help shape decisions for next season. On this episode of Digging into Innovation, Justin
Iowa Attorney General sues internet router company over ties to China
Iowa is one of the states that is suing TP Link Systems which makes internet routers. Attorney General Brenna Bird says the consumer protection lawsuit based on the company’s affiliation
Northwestern Celebrates New Korver Field and Colenbrander Plaza
Northwestern College marked a historic milestone on Friday (Oct. 2) with a double ceremony, celebrating the official groundbreaking for the newly modernized Korver Field and the ribbon-cutting for the brand-new
Orange City Hy-Vee Celebrates Upgrades, Adds 10,000 Items
The Orange City Hy-Vee is celebrating renovations that bring a full-service bakery, full-service meat counter, and 10,000 new items to the store. Hy-Vee leadership marked the upgrades with a grand
Bestseller Becky Chambers writes about a future worthy of dreams, not dystopia (AUDIO)
One of the top science-fiction writers of the 21st century is making her first-ever stop in Iowa next week on the first full day of her new book tour. Becky
Former Librarian Seeks Seat on Lyon County Soil and Water Conservation District
Voters in Lyon County can soon vote for an often overlooked community board, the Lyon County Soil and Water Conservation District Commissioner Board. Richard Reitsma is a retired library director
