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Le Mars, Wellman, Ogden win state grants for community projects
The Iowa Economic Development Authority Board approved Community Attraction and Tourism or CAT grants today for three communities. IEDA spokesperson Kanan Kappleman says Le Mars is receiving one of the
Nebraska farmer surveys devastation after storms flatten bins, damage crops
A south-central Nebraska farmer says he’s picking up the pieces after severe storms decimated his crops and operation this past weekend. Doug Saathoff farms near Trumbull, and he says high
MU Extension and Missouri Soybeans Field Day to Feature Ag Research, Robotics and Precision Spraying
Mandy Bish with University of Missouri Extension says she’s looking forward to the Crop and Pest Management Field Day and Ag Innovation Showcase, scheduled for July 8, 2026. The post
Iowa State Fair begins renovation of historic swine barn
Renovation is underway for another of the historic animal buildings at the Iowa State Fair. State Fair CEO Jeremy Parsons says the renovation of the swine barn will cost nearly
Indiana Governor declares disaster emergency for 63 counties
Indiana Governor Mike Braun has declared a state of emergency for 63 counties across the state due to extreme flooding and tornado damage. Braun says the Indiana Department of Homeland
RFA: USMCA review could boost ethanol sales south of the border
The president and CEO of the Renewable Fuels Association says the review of the U.S. Mexico Canada Agreement could boost U.S. ethanol exports. Geoff Cooper tells Brownfield Mexico has regulatory
George-Little Rock Voters to Consider School Improvement Bond in November
Voters in the George-Little Rock Community School District will decide whether to approve a General Obligation bond this November as part of a proposed facility improvement plan estimated at approximately
Radio Iowa/Baseball Coaches Association High School Poll 6-22-26
Class 4A 1. Sioux City East (28-1), LW #1 2. Indianola (19-2), LW #2 3. Cedar Rapids Prairie (19-3), LW #3 4. Cedar Rapids Kennedy (19-4), LW #5 5. Waukee
New central Iowa coalition to focus on cancer prevention, early detection
Health officials in central Iowa are creating a cancer plan to reduce the effects of the disease in the area. The Polk County Cancer Coalition is made up of community
Highway 75 Project in Northern Sioux Center Officially Approved in DOT’s Five-Year Plan
The Iowa Transportation Commission has officially approved a major Highway 75 improvement project in northern Sioux Center as part of the state’s Fiscal Year 2027-2031 Transportation Improvement Program. The project
