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A pattern shift to much cooler; seasonally active, perhaps still wet for many
Looking ahead, the 6- to 10-day outlook calls for the likelihood of broadly below-normal temperatures from the Southwest to the northern and central Plains and upper Midwest, while warmer-than-normal weather
Prayer vigil is held at scene of Iowa City shootings
About a hundred people gathered for a vigil in downtown Iowa City last night to lament the shootings that took place near the University of Iowa campus early Sunday. After
New Accessible Trail Added Near Sioux Center Ball Diamonds, More Improvements Ahead
A new paved trail near the ball diamonds east of the American State Bank Sports Complex in Sioux Center is improving accessibility at one of the community’s recreation areas, with
RiseFest Still Seeking Volunteers Ahead of 20th Festival
With RiseFest now less than two months away, organizers say one of their biggest needs right now isn’t on stage, it’s behind the scenes. Speaking on Sioux County Radio’s The
Gas tax debate inside Iowa lawmakers’ property tax discussion
The ongoing debate at the statehouse over how to cut property taxes includes a discussion of the gas tax. A Senate-passed property tax bill includes a mechanism to automatically trigger
Advisor says understanding money can help farmers operate more without the bank
Most farmers are familiar with banks, credit unions, and the farm credit system, but financial advisor and author Mary Jo Irman says a different tool can help farmers do more
Egg market reversal: from historic highs to deep lows
The layer industry is concerned about low egg prices. Steve Taylor with Indiana-based MPS Egg Farms says the market has softened significantly since peaking in early 2025. “We’ve just come
U.S. Senator Grassley has had gallbladder surgery
Iowa Senator Chuck Grassley says he’s recovering from surgery to remove a gallstone. Grassley, who is 92, announced on social media that he’d undergone surgery this past weekend and is
Governor declares five Iowa counties state disaster areas for severe weather
Governor Kim Reynolds issued a disaster proclamation Monday for Carroll, Crawford, Grundy, Harrison, and Washington Counties for the severe weather that happened on April 13th. The proclamation allows state resources
Sand unveils his plan to legalize marijuana in Iowa
Today, 4/20, has become an unofficial holiday for marijuana enthusiasts. Rob Sand, the only Democrat running for governor, has chosen this day to release more information about how he’d propose
