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U.S. corn quality earns praise from South Korean buyers
A Nebraska farmer says the quality of U.S. corn has helped keep American producers competitive in global markets. Matt Sullivan recently hosted a team of 20 South Korean buyers, end
Sioux County Advances Proposed Data Center Rules, Plans September 29 Hearing
Proposed regulations for data centers in Sioux County are headed to the Board of Supervisors, with a September 29 public hearing planned as the first of three readings before a
Iowans balk at gas price bounce, and diesel is more expensive than ever before
Iowa motorists may be rethinking any planned autumn road trips after gasoline prices took another jump this week, while diesel prices have again hit a record high. AAA-Iowa reports the
Iowa Cattlemen’s Association unveils 2026 legislative priorities
The Iowa Cattlemen’s Association plans to ask the 2026 Iowa legislature to cap and limit interest rates in Iowa’s Beginning Farmer Program. Bryan Whaley, the association’s CEO, said eligibility rules
A mild to warm pattern to continue for many; a drier pattern ahead for much of the Corn Belt
Looking ahead, the 6- to 10-day outlook calls for near- or above-normal temperatures nationwide, with the Gulf Coast region having the greatest likelihood of experiencing unusual warmth. Meanwhile, below-normal rainfall
Temps vary in a wide-range across the Heartland; a wet pattern underway across parts of the Plains & Corn Belt
Across the Corn Belt, active weather has shifted northward, as widespread showers are affecting the upper Midwest. Rain across the northwestern Corn Belt is helping to replenish soil moisture but
Suspect extradited to Iowa from Tennessee to face child sex abuse charge
A Tennessee man is facing multiple charges after authorities say he drove to Iowa to sexually assault a girl. The Wapello County Sheriff’s Office says it learned last October that
Sand asked in town hall about legalizing recreational marijuana in Iowa
Rob Sand, the Democratic candidate for governor, has suggested Iowa should legalize recreational marijuana and adopt the same kind of regulations imposed on alcohol. Sand described the limitations he’d seek
Regents approve naming UNI center after Senator Chuck Grassley
The Board of Regents has approved a new center at the University of Northern Iowa in Cedar Falls that will be named after Iowa Senator Chuck Grassley and his wife.
UI proposes research lab to study more ways to whip cancer
The University of Iowa is taking steps toward creating a new institute devoted to developing cancer-fighting drugs. The institute, abbreviated as CANDID, would focus on accelerating new drug development from
