Local, State & Ag News
An October “look & feel” across much of the Heartland; still unsettled across parts of the Corn Belt
Across the Corn Belt, cool, mostly cloudy weather is slowing evaporation rates in areas affected by last week’s heavy rain. Additionally, rain is falling early Tuesday in parts of the
Ottumwa teen charged with murder in trailer park shooting
A southeast Iowa man who was charged in a shooting last week is now accused of first-degree murder after the victim died. The Ottumwa Police Department says a verbal argument
A mild to warm pattern for the season returns to the Heartland; beneficial rains ahead on the Plains
Looking ahead, the 6- to 10-day outlook calls for near- or above-normal temperatures nationwide, with the western Gulf Coast region having the greatest likelihood of experiencing unusually hot weather. Meanwhile,
Ag lender: Planning for the 2027 crop year starts now
An ag lending expert says early financial planning could help farmers manage economic uncertainty heading into 2027. Rudi Pitzer Perry, regional vice president of agricultural lending at Farm Credit Mid-America,
Midwest Food Bank Plans Sioux Falls Facility to Expand Food Access for Tri-State Area
Midwest Food Bank is planning a permanent distribution center in Sioux Falls to strengthen food assistance across northwest Iowa, South Dakota, and southwest Minnesota. The planned Tri-State Division will build
Northeast Iowa city vows to eliminate greenhouse gas emissions by mid-century
The city of Dubuque is committing to a 100-percent reduction in its greenhouse gas emissions by 2050. The city council voted to adopt the goal at a meeting last night.
2026 Farm Science Review to showcase the latest ag technology and innovation for farmers
This year’s Farm Science Review is giving farmers a firsthand look at the newest innovations in agriculture. Show manager Nick Zachrich says attendees will have an opportunity to discuss how
Iowa poet morphs her atypical epic poem into debut novel, ‘Canon’
A University of Iowa poet and creative writing professor will be in central Iowa tomorrow to promote her debut novel, which reimagines the definition of an epic poem. Paige Lewis
Dordt Pumpkin Patch Opens North of Sioux Center, Continuing Harvest Tradition
Dordt University’s pumpkin patch is open north of Sioux Center, continuing a community harvest tradition that stretches from summer sweet corn to fall pumpkins. A large metal “Pumpkin Patch” sign
Prosecutor says he’ll hold second trial in Sioux City cold case murder
The Woodbury County Attorney plans another trial in a Sioux City cold case that ended with the jury unable to reach a decision. County Attorney James Loomis says he will
