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Orange City Fire Department Assists at Overnight Le Mars Barn Fire
The Orange City Fire Department was called to assist during an overnight barn fire Sunday near Le Mars that caused more than $100,000 in damage and destroyed a chicken barn.
Creighton survey: Midwest economy sees growth, job losses
A new survey of supply managers in Iowa and eight other Midwestern states indicates solid manufacturing growth, despite rising numbers of job losses and the highest inflation rate in four
Brownfield Ag Weather Today
For the remainder of the week, some of the most significant precipitation (locally 1 to 2 inches or more) will fall across the Plains. Meanwhile, lingering showers across northern sections
Welcome rains on parts of the Plains; temps moderate to seasonal warmth across the Corn Belt
Across the Corn Belt, dry weather covers the Great Lakes region. Meanwhile, showers and thunderstorms dot the remainder of the Midwest. Early Monday, some of the heaviest rain is affecting
Hawarden Man Charged with Felony OWI After Motorcycle Crash
A Hawarden man faces multiple charges, including a felony OWI count, following a motorcycle crash Saturday night in Hawarden. According to court documents, 37-year-old Richard Merrill Hardy was arrested by
Mass shooting in eastern Iowa town leaves seven family members dead
Multiple law enforcement agencies are investigating a mass shooting in Muscatine on Monday that left seven people dead, including two children. There were six victims and the gunman took his
Sioux County Regional Airport Expands
The Sioux County Regional Airport is tackling a years-long capacity crunch with a major infrastructure expansion on its southern grounds. The facility, which opened in late 2018 as a consolidation
Voting opens at 7 a.m. for Iowa’s 2026 Primary Elections
Precincts open at 7 a.m. today for Iowa’s Primary Elections. Voters must show a valid photo ID, like a driver’s license or passport, to cast a ballot and they’ll have
Modern genetics, fertility make the old “knee high” saying obsolete
A Wisconsin farmer says modern corn hybrids are outperforming old varieties by a long shot. Mike Berget grows crops in western Wisconsin near River Falls and tells Brownfield that science
Iowa Primary candidates must clear 35% to win
Iowa law requires candidates in party primaries to win with at least 35% of the vote. If that threshold is not met, the winner is to be chosen at a
