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Iowans are encouraged to ring in National Constitution Week
Thousands of bells will ring across Iowa today in commemoration of the U.S. Constitution being signed on this date 239 years ago. Susan Klein, a member of the Abigail Adams
Iowa Ag Secretary Mike Naig Visits Dordt University and Hull
Iowa Secretary of Agriculture Mike Naig made several stops across Northwest Iowa, connecting with students at Dordt University and meeting with community members and livestock producers in Hull. Naig’s visit
Tactile exhibit in central Iowa makes deep space images accessible to all
A new exhibit at the Iowa Department for the Blind aims to open the night sky and the spectacle of distant stars, galaxies and colorful nebulas to blind, low-vision, and
Two Injured in Hull Crash; Driver Arrested on Suspended License Charge
Two people were taken to Sioux Center Health following a two-vehicle crash in Hull on Tuesday afternoon, September 15. The Sioux County Sheriff’s Office says the crash occurred at 3:51
Farm bankruptcies on pace to increase in 2026
New data from the National Agricultural Law Center shows farm bankruptcies are expected to rise for calendar year 2026. On this episode of Managing for Profit, National Agricultural Law Center
After Iowa Senators’ objections, Ag Committee advances 2026 Farm Bill
A Farm Bill is now eligible for debate in the U.S. Senate, but Iowa’s U.S. Senators objected when two of their own proposals were blocked from consideration yesterday before the
Sioux Center City Council Advances Wastewater Rate Increases for 2027 and 2028
Sioux Center wastewater customers could see higher charges on bills sent December 31 under a proposal intended to improve the pipes and pumps that carry wastewater across the community. The
Soybean leader says farm bill faces hurdles on Senate floor
The vice president of the American Soybean Association says he’s glad to see the farm bill advance out of the Senate Ag Committee, but there could be more hurdles ahead.
Senate farm bill heads to floor as lawmakers debate SNAP, Prop 12
The Senate Ag Committee advanced a farm bill out of the committee on a party line vote Wednesday, but not without an attempt from lawmakers to amend the bill. Senator
Soybeans, wheat see late fund buying bounce
Soybeans were modestly higher on fund and technical buying, rallying late in the session. The trade is watching harvest activity, expecting early rain delays in some areas. Yield will be
