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Arnolds Park Council Moves to Ban New Commercial Docks in Residential Areas
With one member absent, the Arnolds Park City Council voted 4-0 Wednesday evening to accept a recommendation from the city’s Planning and Zoning Commission to no longer allow commercial, or
Iowa climatologist urges farmer to stay alert for red flag warnings
Iowa state climatologist Justin Glisan says field fires have been a concern over the past few weeks across the state. “We have seen some sporadic fires around (the state) and
Veto stops Wisconsin ag warehouse sprinkler bill
Legislation exempting warehouses from having fire sprinkler systems has been vetoed by Governor Tony Evers. In his veto statement, Evers says he objects to changing the commercial building code without
Iowa convenience store chain reaches national business milestone
An Iowa-based company is being added to a prestigious list this morning. Casey’s General Stores is now on the S&P 500 stock index. The Ankeny-based convenience store chain is only
Finding the optimal planting window
Don’t rush into planting just yet. The USDA say that planting is underway in parts of the Corn belt in the latest crop progress and condition report. But, a Beck’s
Temps continue in a wide-range across the Heartland; moisture increasing for some
Across the Corn Belt, patchy precipitation in the upper Midwest is falling in conjunction with an approaching cold front. However, much of the Corn Belt is experiencing dry weather and
Spring cleaning can help Iowans improve mood, productivity
With the weather warming up, many Iowans are launching into spring cleaning projects, sprucing up their homes and work spaces. Jessica Boland, a worksite wellness consultant, says cleansing and decluttering

Two Arrested Following Drug Investigation in Orange City
Two people were arrested earlier this week following a drug investigation in Orange City. According to the Orange City Police Department, officers were dispatched around 6:18 p.m. on Monday, April
Mild, warm weather to accompany an ongoing, seasonally active pattern across the Heartland
Looking ahead, the 6- to 10-day outlook calls for the likelihood of near- or above-normal temperatures and precipitation across most of the country. Cooler-than-normal conditions will be confined to an

Orange City Recognized as One of Iowa’s “Storybook Towns”
Orange City is gaining statewide recognition for the very qualities locals have long taken pride in. The Sioux County community has been named one of Iowa’s “10 Storybook Towns” by
