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Suspect extradited to Iowa from Tennessee to face child sex abuse charge
A Tennessee man is facing multiple charges after authorities say he drove to Iowa to sexually assault a girl. The Wapello County Sheriff’s Office says it learned last October that
Sand asked in town hall about legalizing recreational marijuana in Iowa
Rob Sand, the Democratic candidate for governor, has suggested Iowa should legalize recreational marijuana and adopt the same kind of regulations imposed on alcohol. Sand described the limitations he’d seek
Regents approve naming UNI center after Senator Chuck Grassley
The Board of Regents has approved a new center at the University of Northern Iowa in Cedar Falls that will be named after Iowa Senator Chuck Grassley and his wife.
UI proposes research lab to study more ways to whip cancer
The University of Iowa is taking steps toward creating a new institute devoted to developing cancer-fighting drugs. The institute, abbreviated as CANDID, would focus on accelerating new drug development from
Delayed ARC/PLC signup gives farmers more time to make 2026 decisions
USDA has opened enrollment for Ag Risk Coverage and Price Loss Coverage programs for the 2026 crop year. The signup period runs through December 11, much later than usual. Bart
Rock Rapids Native Carter Krull Brings Northwest Iowa Roots to ‘Survivor’
For years, Carter Krull’s family watched Survivor after Wednesday night church, eating pizza and debating how they would handle the challenges on television. Now, the 2020 Central Lyon High School
Akron to Host 26th Annual Scarecrow Festival September 19
The Great Akron Scarecrow Festival will take place at Akron City Park, bringing together regional vendors, family entertainment, and a signature decorating contest. The event is Saturday from 10:00 a.m.
University of Iowa, Iowa State University building projects approved
The University of Iowa has received approval to move ahead with five construction projects, including the renovation or replacement of the Memorial Union parking ramp. UI vice president Rod Lehnertz
Cattle futures lower ahead USDA’s On Feed report
At the Chicago Mercantile Exchange, live and feeder cattle were lower, watching direct business develop, ahead of Friday’s Cattle on Feed report from the USDA. October live cattle closed $2.80
USDA encourages farmers to enroll in crop safety net programs, access new base acres
USDA’s Undersecretary for Farm Production and Conservation says more than 30 million new base acres have been added to this year’s crop safety net programs. Richard Fordyce tells Brownfield, “It’s
