Local, State & Ag News
Iowa high schooler hopes to lasso rodeo queen crown
A southwest Iowa teen is competing to become the National High School Rodeo Queen this weekend at the finals in Lincoln, Nebraska. Katie Howe, a junior at Fremont-Mills, says it’s
Sioux Center Councilmember Moerman Takes National Public Power Leadership Role
A Sioux Center City Councilmember is taking on a national leadership role representing community-owned electric utilities. Eric Moerman is the new chair of the American Public Power Association’s Policy Makers
Sioux County Sheriff’s Office Announces Leadership Promotions
The Sioux County Sheriff’s Office has announced the promotion of two longtime members of the department. Brad De Kam has been appointed to the rank of lieutenant, while Jose Mora
Burlington showcases all things vintage, salvaged, or handmade this weekend
A large section of downtown Burlington will be converted into a giant antique sale tomorrow, as the southeast Iowa city hosts its 11th annual Very Vintage Market. Amy Moyner, executive
A significant cool-off ahead for parts of the Heartland, centered from the northern Plains to the eastern Corn Belt
Looking ahead, the 6- to 10-day outlook calls for near- or above-normal temperatures nationwide, except for cooler-than-normal conditions in the Great Lakes and Northeastern States. Meanwhile, near- or above-normal precipitation
Demand-driven grain rallies offer farmers chances to boost marketing returns
Arlan Suderman, the chief commodities economist with StoneX Group, says demand driven factors are creating rallies that could give farmers more marketing opportunities. Hear more in the latest Managing for
A Month Later, RiseFest Founder Reflects on Record Weekend and What Comes Next
More than a month after a record-setting RiseFest brought over 30,000 people to Sheldon, RISE Ministries Founder and CEO Rob Roozeboom says he is finally beginning to process the magnitude
ISU Extension Bringing Farmland Leasing Workshop to Boyden
With uncertainty surrounding the agricultural economy heading into 2027, Iowa State University Extension and Outreach is encouraging both landowners and tenants to focus on one thing that can make any
Ernst touts anti-fraud package co-sponsored by 22 GOP senators
Iowa Senator Joni Ernst has led development of a package of cost-cutting ideas for the federal government that’s eligible for debate in the U.S. Senate this month. “Every single day
Iowa unemployment rate unchanged in June
Iowa’s unemployment rate held steady in June at 3.2%. Iowa Workforce Development director Beth Townsend says several areas gained jobs in June. “Private industries were responsible for the June increase.
