Local, State & Ag News
Minnesota Man Arrested in Connection to 2025 Hull Assault Involving Minor
A Minnesota man has been arrested in connection with an assault investigation dating back to last summer in Hull. According to the Sioux County Sheriff’s Office, 45-year-old Thomas Kenneth Bartkowicz
An active, moisture-laden pattern to return for many; briefly cooler days ahead
Looking ahead, the 6- to 10-day outlook calls for the likelihood of near- or above-normal temperatures and precipitation across most of the country. Cooler-than-normal conditions will be confined to southern
STEM With Heart: The Alan Bandstra Story
Inside the walls of Mr. Bandstra’s classroom at Sioux Center Christian, science isn’t just about formulas and textbooks; it’s about pickles, balloon cars, and getting your hands dirty to help
The clip-clop of horses’ hooves will be heard throughout Iowa today
Whether it’s raining, snowing or sunny, the Pony Express Riders of Iowa are preparing to leave later today for their annual horseback ride to Camp Sunnyside in central Iowa. Riders’
Rock Rapids Sidewalk Project to Improve Accessibility Along Highways 9 and 75
Construction is set to begin April 6th on a $1.88 million sidewalk improvement project along Highways 9 and 75 in Rock Rapids, fully funded by the Iowa Department of Transportation.
Northwestern to Host Beloved Festival of Culture April 11
A celebration of culture, food, and community is returning to Northwestern College later this month. The annual Beloved Festival of Culture is set for Saturday, April 11, beginning at 5
One Injured in Crash North of Sioux Center
One person was injured in a two-vehicle crash late Thursday morning (April 2nd) just north of Sioux Center. According to the Sioux County Sheriff’s Office, the accident happened around 11:15
Missouri Senate approves bill extending ag, energy tax credits
The Missouri Senate has approved a bill that extends several ag and energy tax credits. Senate Bill 913 focuses on wood energy, meat processing, specialty crops and renewable fuels. It
Veterinary grants, soyfoam bills signed by Governor Evers
Wisconsin’s Governor signed two bills important to agriculture Thursday. Tony Evers signed Senate Bill 501, creating a veterinary loan repayment grant program. The new law, 2025 Wisconsin Act 177, will
Timely rains help southwest Missouri forage growth
A cattle producer in southwest Missouri says the recent rains are coming at a critical time for pasture and early forage growth. “In the last 24 hours, we’ve gotten shy
