Local, State & Ag News
Fall colors are starting to appear in Iowa as summer wraps up tomorrow
Today is the final full day of summer and the leaves on some trees are already starting to change into their autumn attire. Joe Herring, a district forester with the
August placements, marketings lowest on record
Cattle placed into feedyards in August were down 9 percent from last year. Mississippi State University Extension ag economist Josh Maples says, “This is the lowest for any August placements
Trees can be ordered now as part of One Million Trees Central Iowa initiative
Residents of ten central Iowa counties will be able to spruce up their yards with new, high-quality trees for planting this fall with a special deal through a non-profit that’s
Non-Profit to Host Free Advocacy and Response Training
The Centers Against Abuse and Sexual Assault (CAASA) will be hosting a free Advocacy and Response training event in Orange City. CAASA trains people to heal from and help others
Northwest Iowa Leadership Team to Host Bible League Awareness Event at Local Museum
A regional leadership team representing Bible League International will host a special public gathering on Saturday, October 31, at the private Green Oaks Museum south of Fairview. The main purpose
Arnolds Park Reports Strong Numbers In Just Concluded Season
(KUOO) — Attendance numbers for the just-concluded season at the Arnolds Park Amusement Park were positive. Jon Pausley, President and CEO of Historic Arnolds Park, Incorporated, says that was the
CAASA loses state funding for sexual assault services in 3 Northwest Iowa counties
A Siouxland agency that has helped survivors of sexual assault for more than 15 years is losing state funding for three area counties, forcing survivors to find help elsewhere starting
Sioux Center Natural Gas Department Honored with Safety Award
The Sioux Center Natural Gas Department was named an award winner in the American Public Gas Association Safety Contest. Sioux Center Municipal Utilities is among 33 natural gas systems in
Creighton economist says interest rates ‘headed back to normal’ of around 7%
Creighton University economist Ernie Goss says the days of 2% or 3% interest rates on home mortages are over. “We all have to get used to these higher rates. We
Louisiana Senator offers prediction on Iran war’s end, urges Iowa Republicans to elect Hinson
Louisiana Senator John Kennedy spoke to 1300 Christian conservatives in Iowa this weekend, predicting the war in Iran would be over by spring. “I believe that war will be concluded
