Local, State & Ag News
Vaden: USDA working to restore trust in ag data
The USDA says it has a plan to rebuild farmers’ trust in USDA data. USDA Deputy Secretary Stephen Vaden tells Brownfield the agency’s data is valuable, but there’s a misunderstanding
Sioux Center Health Expanding Services, Leading Regional Partnerships to Keep Care Local
Sioux Center Health is continuing to expand services, form regional partnerships, and plan for future growth. Speaking on the Sioux County Radio program The Daily Grind, CEO Cory Nelson says
Seasons Center to Host Free Family Carnival for Child Abuse Prevention Month
Seasons Center for Behavioral Health will host a free, family-friendly carnival on Thursday, April 23rd, from 4:30 to 6:30 p.m. at Kinsey Elementary School in Sioux Center. The event is
Sioux City students hear concert played on violins of Holocaust victims
Nearly 200 eighth grade students heard the Sioux City Symphony perform “Violins of Hope” Wednesday on restored violins from Holocaust victims of World War Two. Jerry Weiner organized the event
Passenger Injured After Deer Collision South of Orange City
A passenger was injured in a crash involving a deer south of Orange City earlier this week. According to the Sioux County Sheriff’s Office, the accident happened Monday, April 20th,
Farmers continue to prioritize input cost management
High input costs continue to impact farm finances for growers across the country. On this episode of Managing for Profit, three Iowa farmers outline some of their decision making to
U.S. milk production continues to go up
Milk production continues to go up in the United States. USDA’s National Ag Statistics Service says March production was up 2.4 percent, and the January-through-March first quarter milk production was
Police identify 17-year-old as suspect in Iowa City shooting
Authorities are searching for a Cedar Rapids teenager who’s charged with five counts of attempted murder in connection with the shooting near the University of Iowa campus that wounded five
Iowa House Republicans pass their property tax plan
A property tax bill that would limit local property tax revenue growth to 2% a year has cleared the Iowa House. It also would convert the current homestead credit to
Many farmers utilize life insurance for farm financing
A financial advisor says farmers can often get financing for farm expenses without going to the bank. Mary Jo Irmen with FiscalBridge LLC tells Brownfield the key is in a
