Expectations are high as fall harvest nears
Labor Day marks the end of summer when kids are back in school and farmers are making plans to harvest. State Ag Secretary Mike Naig says the end of the […]
Mother of northwest Iowa infant who died last year arrested on murder charge
A northwest Iowa couple faces felony charges in connection with the death of their infant child last fall. Sydney Schneidermann of Little Rock, a small town in Lyon County, was […]
Sioux City manufacturer to lay off 58 employees next month
A northwest Iowa business that makes trailers for hauling livestock and grain will be laying off dozens of employees this fall. Sioux City’s Wilson Trailer Company has notified the State […]
Baby girl turned over to state under Safe Haven law
A baby born one month ago has been turned over to the state under the Safe Haven Law. The Iowa Department of Health and Human Services says the baby girl […]
A.G. Bird drafting amendment in response to Iowa court’s child testimony ruling
Iowa Attorney General Brenna Bird is working on a constitutional amendment that would make clear children do not have to testify in person — in the courtroom — against their […]
Several Iowa hunting seasons open over Labor Day weekend
Hundreds of Iowa hunters will hit the fields this holiday weekend for the start of the rabbit and squirrel seasons. Nate Carr, an Iowa DNR conservation officer for Hamilton and […]
Forest City schools take extra step to bring students mental health care
A school district in northern Iowa is finding success in recruiting mental health professionals to practice within its school buildings. Darwin Lehmann, superintendent of the Forest City Community Schools, says […]
U.S. Agriculture Secretary Vilsack asked about his future
Former Iowa Governor Tom Vilsack isn’t ruling out another stint as U-S Agriculture Secretary if Kamala Harris wins and asks him to continue in the role. “I’ve dedicated my life […]
Southwest Iowa hosts air show to kick off Labor Day weekend
Thousands of people and at least 80 aircraft are expected at the Clarinda airport on Saturday for what’s known as Fly Iowa 2024. It’s the southwest Iowa community’s first time […]
Iowa’s oldest Labor Day celebration opens today in Graettinger
The northwest Iowa town of Graettinger claims to have the state’s oldest Labor Day celebration, and another edition starts this afternoon. Event co-chair Phillip Schmidt says the tradition had humble […]