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MOFB highlights regulatory reform, ag tax credit extensions as positives from MO session
The president of Missouri Farm Bureau says regulatory reform bills and ag tax credit extensions were two “wins” for agriculture during Missouri’s legislative session. Garrett Hawkins tells Brownfield several regulatory
A warm, early-Summerlike pattern continues for most; rains to vary across the Heartland
Looking ahead, the 6- to 10-day outlook calls for the likelihood of near- or above-normal temperatures and precipitation virtually nationwide. Cooler-than-normal conditions will be confined to parts of the Pacific
Des Moines projects $12M shortfall due to new state property tax law
Early estimates show Iowa’s largest city may face a $12-million budget shortfall under the state’s new property tax changes. The new law limits city revenue growth to two-percent per year,
Court Documents Allege Inwood Man Chased, Stabbed Victim in Attempted Murder Case
Court documents are providing additional details in an attempted murder case stemming from an early morning incident Saturday in Inwood. Court Filings Provide Details According to the Lyon County Sheriff’s
Historic Sioux Center bank building could find new home at Heritage Village
A historic downtown Sioux Center building could soon become part of Heritage Village under a proposal discussed during the latest Sioux Center City Council meeting. Heritage Village Board member Monty
Central Iowa city ranks #4 in the country for Best Places to Live
Six Iowa cities rated in the top 250 best places to live in this year’s rankings by U.S. News and World Report, while one Iowa city placed in the top
Gov. Kim Reynolds Endorses Cody Hoefert In Lyon County Supervisor Race
Iowa Governor Kim Reynolds has endorsed Republican Lyon County Supervisor candidate Cody Hoefert ahead of the June 2 primary election. The endorsement was announced Monday in a campaign press release
Hull Burglary Case: Defendant Pleads Guilty, Sentenced to Prison
A northwest Iowa man charged in connection with a burglary investigation in Hull has pleaded guilty as part of a plea agreement and has now been sentenced to prison. According
Sand pledges PBM crack down if he’s elected governor
State Auditor Rob Sand, a Democrat who’s running for governor, says it’s time to “crack down” on pharmacy benefit managers or PBMs that restrict where patients may fill their prescriptions.
Eastern South Dakota farmer finishes planting ahead of schedule
A farmer in eastern South Dakota says the growing season is off to a good start on his farm now that the corn and soybeans have been planted. Scott VanderWal,
