Local, State & Ag News
Hull Christian Hires New Principal
Hull Christian School recently hired Anthony Minderhoud as the new principal for the 2026-27 school year. Randy Ten Pas, the current principal, lays out the hiring process and why they
Le Mars Man Arrested Following Undercover Investigation in Sioux County
A LeMars man has been arrested following an undercover investigation by the Sioux County Sheriff’s Office. Authorities say the arrest happened Friday morning at approximately 11:05. According to the Sheriff’s
Iowa Senate removes cancer warning from proposed tanning bed permission slips
Iowa is one step closer to requiring parental permission before a minor could book an indoor tanning bed session. The Iowa House voted to require written parental consent for their
Bill sets up state licensing for Iowa kickboxing events
The Senate has sent the governor a bill that would regulate public kickboxing matches in Iowa. The state has long required the promoters of boxing and wrestling events to be
The beef-on-dairy advantage many don’t talk about
The nation’s beef herd has not grown, but raising beef-dairy cross animals has become common, and it’s not just the price of beef that’s making the beef-dairy enterprise successful. Consultant
Appeals Court allows Iowa restrictions on teaching gender identity, sexually explicit books
A U.S. appeals court has vacated preliminary injunctions against the Iowa Law that limits teaching topics for kids in kindergarten through sixth graders. The injunction blocked the law that prohibits
Arkansas farmer reduces acres and focuses on soybeans
A farmer in northeast Arkansas says his spring planting strategy has changed from last year. Jeff Rutledge tells Brownfield he’s planting mostly soybeans, and less corn and rice than usual.
SD farmer adjusts corn planting strategy amid dry conditions
A farmer in south central South Dakota says the dry conditions will impact his planting strategy this spring. Bryan Jorgensen says lowering corn planting populations should help compensate for the
Rain has delayed the start of planting for some Illinois farmers
A farmer in central Illinois says there’s not been a lot of planting progress in his part of the state. Brian Corkill of Henry County tells Brownfield, “Had we not gotten the rainfall last week, there
Moisture boost wil help MO crops after dry start
A farmer in southeast Missouri says he’s grateful for the much-needed moisture over the weekend, which should help the recently planted rice and soybeans emerge. Rance Daniels from Dunklin County
