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CAASA loses state funding for sexual assault services in 3 Northwest Iowa counties
A Siouxland agency that has helped survivors of sexual assault for more than 15 years is losing state funding for three area counties, forcing survivors to find help elsewhere starting
Sioux Center Natural Gas Department Honored with Safety Award
The Sioux Center Natural Gas Department was named an award winner in the American Public Gas Association Safety Contest. Sioux Center Municipal Utilities is among 33 natural gas systems in
Creighton economist says interest rates ‘headed back to normal’ of around 7%
Creighton University economist Ernie Goss says the days of 2% or 3% interest rates on home mortages are over. “We all have to get used to these higher rates. We
Louisiana Senator offers prediction on Iran war’s end, urges Iowa Republicans to elect Hinson
Louisiana Senator John Kennedy spoke to 1300 Christian conservatives in Iowa this weekend, predicting the war in Iran would be over by spring. “I believe that war will be concluded
Sioux County Radio News Summary Week of Sep 14th
Click on the headline to read the story… Iowa Supreme Court Questions Both Sides in Perry’s Appeal Against Dordt University Sioux County Advances Proposed Data Center Rules, Plans September 29
Sioux County supervisors to hold hearing on rules for data centers
The Sioux County Planning and Zoning commission has recommended approval of proposed data center rules and the Board of Supervisors is expected to hold the first hearing on them September
2026 USDA farm program signup opens
Sign-up is now open for 2026 USDA farm programs, and an ag economist says the later enrollment period gives farmers more information for their decision. Bart Fischer at Texas A&M
NFU says farm bill needs stronger safety net for farmers
The president of the National Farmers Union says a stronger farm safety net is needed in the farm bill. Rob Larew tells Brownfield that despite updates to farm programs in
Soybeans sell-off Friday, still manage a higher weekly move
Soybeans were lower on fund and technical selling, while ending the week with modest gains. China bought 111,000 tons of U.S. beans ahead of the open, the first reported sale
Live cattle mixed to finish the week
At the Chicago Mercantile Exchange, live cattle were mostly lower, feeders were down watching and waiting on direct trade and those On Feed numbers from the USDA. October live cattle
