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Last mass this weekend at 76 Iowa Catholic churches
Over six dozen Catholic churches in northeast Iowa will hold their final weekend masses this Sunday. The changes are part of a reorganization of the Archdiocese of Dubuque. The Archbishop
Lahn weighs in on Gov. Reynolds signing contract with Amazon, Cognizant
Zach Lahn, the Republican Party’s candidate for governor, says if elected he’d try to steer as much state business to Iowa companies as possible. During taping of the “Iowa Press”
Stable land values drawing increased investment interest
A certified real estate appraiser with Compeer Financial says farmland values remain relatively stable. Ethan Koch, who’s based in west central Illinois, tells Brownfield, “What we’re kind of seeing in
USDA adjusts rice, cotton production projections
The USDA slashed new crop rice ending stocks, while increasing the carryout for cotton. Rice ending stocks for the marketing year that starts August 1st were cut by 11.9 million
Weather swings fueling tar spot and other disease concerns across the Midwest
A technical service manager says farmers are seeing increased disease pressure in their corn crops this year. Adam Bryne covers Indiana, Ohio, and Michigan with FMC says tar spot is
EPA proposes end to DEF-related engine deratements
The U.S. EPA has proposed changes to federal diesel emissions regulations that would eliminate vehicle deratements caused by Diesel Exhaust Fluid system failures. T.J. Wilson, deputy director of rural policy
Western Corn Belt farmers prepare for rising corn disease pressure
As the U.S. corn crop faces increased disease pressure, two farmers in the Western Corn Belt say crop health remains a top priority. South-central Nebraska farmer Mike Bergen says he’s
Tar spot found in Southwest Wisconsin, growers urged to keep scouting
Tar spot has been confirmed in Wisconsin for the first time this season. University of Wisconsin’s Damon Smith tells Brownfield the disease was found by an ag consultant in Lafayette
Driver Injured After Rollover Crash Near Hawarden
A Hawarden woman was injured in a rollover crash northeast of Hawarden on Wednesday morning. According to the Sioux County Sheriff’s Office, the accident happened at about 11:48 a.m. Wednesday
New UI online literacy tool helps keep young kids learning during summer break
The University of Iowa’s Reading Research Center is launching a free online resource to help parents of young children stay engaged in learning over the summer. UI Professor Leah Zimmermann,
