Local & State News
Introducing Enclosa Herbicide
Corteva Agriscience U.S. agronomy leader Eric Scherder says Enclosa herbicide provides the first-ever combination of a proprietary encapsulated acetochlor and cloransulam to deliver exceptional weed control with up to four
Near-ideal, early-Autumn weather across the Heartland
Across the Corn Belt, frost and freeze advisories are in effect early Monday in the upper Great Lakes region, well north of primary corn and soybean production areas. Across the
While still mild for much of the Heartland, a more active pattern to return; beneficial moisture for some
Looking ahead, the 6- to 10-day outlook calls for near- or above-normal temperatures and precipitation across most of the country. The Southeast will have the greatest likelihood of experiencing unusual
DNR: Fish kill near Peosta traced to runoff from animal feeding operation
The Iowa Department of Natural Resources is investigating a fish kill in northeast Iowa. On Thursday, the DNR Field Office in Manchester was notified of a possible manure release and
Two explosions, two fires under investigation in Sheldon
Authorities are investigating three seperate fire calls over two weeks in the industrial district of a northwest Iowa town. It all started on September 21st with an explosion that caused
Free Flu Shots Offered For Livestock Workers and Farmers
Community Health Partners of Sioux County is offering free flu shots for livestock workers in partnership with Sioux Center Health. Funded through an Iowa program called the Preparedness and Response
Iowans are reminded of the dangers of lithium ion batteries
This is Fire Prevention and Safety Week in Iowa, and in some communities, there will be breakfast fundraisers, educational campaigns in schools, and even a fire truck parade. Atlantic volunteer
Orange City Dollar Fresh Officially Transitions to Hy-Vee
Orange City’s Dollar Fresh is becoming a full-service Hy-Vee supermarket. Under lifelong resident and manager Angela Halstad, the expanded store will offer a bakery, butcher counter, and new health items.
Dordt University Named to 2027 Economic Futures List
Dordt University is named in 2027 College Rankings as one of the Top 25 Hidden Gem Colleges that Improve Students’ Economic Futures by College Raptor. The list ranks colleges by
What’s next for southeast Iowa steel complex?
The state’s top economic development official says her agency will negotiate a contract with the India-based company that announced it plans to build a steel plant in southeast Iowa. The
