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Iowa home sales, median price drop in August, 2026
Data from the Iowa Association of Realtors shows home sales in August fell 10.5% compared to July. The median sales price for an Iowa home in August was $267,000. That’s
Forecast indicates at least 1.5 inches of rain expected statewide over next week
A meteorologist with Iowa State University Extension says Iowans should expect clouds and rain through Sunday morning, with a brief break Monday before storms return Tuesday afternoon. The statewide average
Iowa Medicaid Fraud task force hears from top state investigator
The head of Iowa’s Medicaid Fraud Control Unit says his team’s investigations led to 37 fraud convictions during the previous fiscal year and the recovery of $3.9 million. Jeremy Ingrim
Nebraska farmers, ranchers get temporary tax and transportation relief
Nebraska Governor Jim Pillen is taking steps to provide economic relief for the state’s farmers and ranchers. Speaking with reporters Thursday evening, he said he signed two executive orders that
Harvest Pressures Highlight Importance of Farmer Mental Health
Harvest brings demands that extend beyond getting crops out of the field, and a Sioux Center Health provider is encouraging farm families to pay attention to the mental strain that
Sioux County Offers Free Private Well Testing, Help with Well Improvements
Sioux County residents with private wells can receive free water testing and may qualify for financial assistance to address certain well maintenance and improvement needs. Zoning Director Shane Walter said
Dordt Ranked Iowa’s Top Christian College in 2027 Niche Rankings
Dordt University ranks first among Christian colleges in Iowa and 18th among 335 Christian colleges nationwide in the 2027 Niche College Rankings. The Sioux Center university also ranked fifth among
Sioux County Flood Buyouts Await September 29 Agreement
Sioux County supervisors are expected to consider an agreement on September 29 that would allow flood-related home buyouts in unincorporated areas of the county to move forward. Zoning Director Shane
Iowa’s state parks need hundreds of hands this weekend
Twenty-one of Iowa’s state parks and forests are hosting clean-up events this Saturday as part of Statewide Volunteer Day. Iowans are encouraged to find a park nearby and help to
Higher reference prices shape 2025 farm program payments
Widespread 2025 farm program payments are expected to reach farmers next month. David Widmar with Agricultural Economic Insights says higher reference prices are helping trigger payments, while a one-time change
