Local & State News
Avian influenza confirmed in Boone County, Iowa
A new case of highly pathogenic avian influenza has been confirmed this week in central Iowa. The Iowa Department of Agriculture and Land Stewardship says the disease was detected in
AM Radio isn’t old fashioned. It’s tried and true.
Commentary. There’s a reason the U.S. House passed the AM Radio for Every Vehicle Act last week. And for those of us who live and work in rural America, that
Iowa’s Rail Safety Week aims to keep motorists safe — and alive
Many thousands of Iowa motorists roll over railroad tracks every day without thinking much about them, but a new campaign, “See Tracks, Think Train,” is designed to make drivers pay
Diesel costs reshaping the price of ag transportation
In this episode of Managing for Profit, David Widmar with Agricultural Economic Insights says the long-term impacts of record-high diesel prices will be felt throughout the economy. The post Diesel
Data center development bringing new Challenges for Ohio farmers and rural communities
The rapid growth of data centers continues to be a key issue across the Midwest. Brad Bales, senior director of state and national policy with Ohio Farm Bureau, says questions
Sioux Honey Association breaks ground for expansion in Sioux City
The Sioux Honey Association broke ground Tuesday for their new 440,000 square foot honey production facility that’ll be located near the Sioux City airport. Sioux Honey spokesperson Aimee Sandman says

Rock Rapids Native Carter Krull Makes ‘Survivor’ Debut Tonight
The wait is nearly over for Northwest Iowa viewers ready to follow Carter Krull on Survivor. The Rock Rapids native and 2020 Central Lyon graduate makes his debut tonight when

Former Orange City Daycare Provider Granted Work Release Followed by Parole
The Iowa Board of Parole has granted work release followed by parole to Rochelle Lynn Sapp, the former Orange City daycare provider convicted in connection with the death of three-year-old
Sand says prison staff should be classified as public safety employees, expanding their bargaining rights
Rob Sand, the Democratic Party’s nominee for governor, says it makes sense to classify staff in Iowa’s prison system as public safety employees, which would give them the right to
Hinson calls for US House to ‘return to DC immediately’ for work on diesel issues
Republican Congresswoman Ashley Hinson, who is running for the U.S. Senate, is escalating her appeal for federal action to reduce fuel prices. On Monday, Hinson said the gas tax should
