Local, State & Ag News
Hull Burglary Case Update: One Sentenced, Two Plead Not Guilty
One person has been sentenced, while two others have entered not guilty pleas in connection with a northwest Iowa burglary case. According to court records, 33-year-old Jesse Van Leeuwen and
Winter wheat losses mount as drought worsens across plains
The president of U.S. Custom Harvesters says widespread drought is having a significant impact on operations. “There’s not any comparison for this year compared to years in the past.” Paul
Early summer-like weather for most; an active pattern centered on the Corn Belt
Across the Corn Belt, rain in portions of the Great Lakes region is slowing early-season fieldwork and perpetuating lowland flooding. In Michigan, sugarbeet planting was only 1% complete by April
Early summer-like warmth, humidity for most; an active pattern centered on the Corn Belt
Across the Corn Belt, rain in portions of the Great Lakes region is slowing early-season fieldwork and perpetuating lowland flooding. In Michigan, sugarbeet planting was only 1% complete by April
CONAB: Big Brazil soybean crop getting bigger
Brazil’s equivalent of the USDA has upped its expectations for soybean and corn production. CONAB increased its already record large estimate for soybeans to 179.152 million tons, thanks to an
Possible twisters rake NW Iowa, more severe weather likely today
Teams from the National Weather Service are heading out to survey the damage from last night’s possible tornadoes in northwest Iowa, according to meteorologist Mike Fowle. “We have a couple
An active (wet) pattern to continue across the Heartland; mild for most
Looking ahead, the 6- to 10-day outlook calls for near- or below-normal temperatures across the nation’s norther tier and much of the West, while warmer-than-normal weather will cover the remainder
Tulip Festival Queen & Court Visit Iowa House, Invite Lawmakers and Iowans to Orange City
The Iowa House welcomed a Northwest Iowa tradition, as the 2026 Orange City Tulip Festival Queen and her court were recognized at the State Capitol on Monday afternoon. State Representative
Rog’s Corner Honored with Sioux Center Community Service Award
What began as a response to personal loss has grown into a community-wide effort to bring hope, understanding, and conversation to one of the most difficult topics to address. Rog’s
Northwestern Launches New Master of Science in Nursing Degree
Northwestern College has launched a new initiative to address the growing demand for healthcare leaders in the region. Northwestern College is expanding its nursing department with a new Master of
