Local, State & Ag News
Expert urges all Iowans over 18 to have a medical power of attorney
Many Iowans have heard how important it is to have a will, but an advance care planning manager urges everyone over the age of 18 to also have a medical
Spirit Lake Man Sentenced to 10 Years in O’Brien County Shooting Plea Deal
A Spirit Lake man originally charged with attempted murder in an O’Brien County road-rage shooting has been sentenced after reaching a plea agreement. Thirty-three-year-old Jonathan Oldenkamp pleaded guilty to one
New Highway 75 Closure in Place Between 9th and 12th Streets in Sioux Center
Drivers traveling through Sioux Center will continue to encounter a new traffic pattern along the Highway 75 reconstruction project this week. A new construction closure is now in place on
‘OkoboTree’ project is over halfway to Guiness World Record
A northwest Iowa project to encourage people to convert the standing trunks of dead trees into sculptures has hit a milestone. The Spirit of Okoboji organization set a goal four
Victim identified in fatal July 4th shooting in West Des Moines
West Des Moines Police have made an arrest in a fatal shooting on July 4th. Police charged 18-year-old Byrone Sanchez-Zermeno of Des Moines Sunday with intimidation with a dangerous weapon,
Michigan corn condition striving compared to other crops
A Thumb-area farmer says corn seems to be adapting to challenging weather conditions the best this season. Matt Frostic tells Brownfield, “It looks to be a really good crop, it has that
Michigan corn condition preforming well compared to other crops
A Thumb-area farmer says corn seems to be adapting to challenging weather conditions the best this season. Matt Frostic tells Brownfield, “It looks to be a really good crop, it has that
Lerner: heat dome impact should be limited
An ag meteorologist says the heat dome in the forecast for the U.S. Plains isn’t expected to have a widespread impact on pollinating corn, the growing crops or livestock. “As
Cattle futures mixed to start the week
At the Chicago Mercantile Exchange, live cattle were mostly higher watching direct business, feeders were lower, pressured by the higher move in corn. August live cattle closed $.12 lower at
Minnesota farmer says corn, wheat and soybeans are looking strong
A farmer in northwest Minnesota is encouraged by crop conditions. Austen Germolus of Borup says planting went well and rains have been timely. “We had a good stand on corn,
