Local, State & Ag News
Farmers’ coalition gathers to endorse U.S. Senate candidate Turek
U.S. Senate candidate Josh Turek, a Democrat from Council Bluffs, says there’s what he calls a “farmageddon” in rural America due to the the failure of the U-S Senate to
Iowa forestor examines ways to help increase oak tree numbers
The number of red and white oak trees in Iowa has dropped in half over the last 35 years, according to data from the U.S. Forest Service. Iowa DNR forestor
Decked out van becomes Iowa’s premier mobile memory clinic
A central Iowa hospital is debuting the state’s first mobile memory and wellness unit, which aims to expand access to dementia care. The Mobile Memory and Wellness Clinic will bring
Former Iowa Governor Branstad hits campaign trail with Feenstra
Former Governor Terry Branstad says it’s critical to keep a Republican in the governor’s office and that’s why he’s endorsed Randy Feenstra’s bid for governor. “Randy Feenstra is the one
Some 650 Iowa students from 100+ schools will shine in the spotlight tonight
Hundreds of Iowa high school theater students from dozens of schools are in central Iowa, rehearsing on the big stage at the Des Moines Civic Center for tonight’s final performance.
West Sioux Names McVay as Next Middle/High School Principal
The West Sioux Community School District has named Adam McVay as the next middle school and high school principal, pending school board approval. McVay will officially begin his new role
Orange City Man Arrested Following Memorial Day Disturbance
An Orange City man was taken into custody Memorial Day evening following what authorities say began as a harassment complaint and escalated into a disturbance involving threats made in front
Steen says apathy an obstacle in Iowa GOP Primary
Adam Steen, one of the five Republicans running for governor, says his campaign is focusing on likely voters who have not yet decided how they’ll vote in Tuesday’s Primary. “There’s
‘Firefly’ fans will find ‘Serenity’ at weekend Des Moines Con
Only 14 episodes of the television show “Firefly” aired more than 20 years ago, but the sci-fi series has such dedicated fans that an effort is underway to reunite the
Orange City Officially Dedicates Woudstra Family Park
The City of Orange City officially dedicated and renamed Puddle Jumper Park as Woudstra Family Park yesterday (Wednesday) morning, recognizing generations of leadership and service from the Woudstra family. Honoring
