Reynolds Issues Disaster Declaration for Four Iowa Counties
Iowa Governor Kim Reynolds has issued a disaster proclamation for four counties in Iowa following the storms on Monday. In her proclamation, the counties of O’Brien, Osceola and Sioux are […]
Storms cause damage in Northwest Iowa
Damage to trees and power lines was reported across northwest Iowa after a long line of strong thunderstorms with recorded wind gusts over 90 mph caused many power outages across […]
Northwest Iowa Crops Bloom Ahead of Statewide Pace as Soil Conditions Hold Steady
Farmers in Northwest Iowa are seeing encouraging signs in their fields as corn and soybean development continues to outpace statewide averages. Despite recent rains limiting fieldwork, the region remains in […]
“Gustnadoes” Spotted in Northwest Iowa
Areas of Northwest Iowa experienced storm damage Wednesday afternoon. Kyle Weisser at the National Weather Service Sioux Falls office says Sibley and Rock Rapids were two of the hardest hit […]
Northwest Iowa Crop Progress Leads Statewide Trends
Farmers in Northwest Iowa continue to make strong strides in crop emergence, with both corn and soybeans surpassing statewide averages. However, lingering concerns over subsoil moisture and fewer suitable fieldwork […]
Northwest Iowa Crop Progress Leads Statewide Trends
Farmers in Northwest Iowa continue to make strong strides in planting progress, with both corn and soybeans surpassing statewide averages. According to the latest report from the USDA’s National Agricultural […]
Weekly Northwest Iowa Crop Progress Report
Farmers in Northwest Iowa are making significant strides in planting and crop emergence, outpacing statewide averages despite continued dry conditions. According to the latest report from the USDA’s National Agricultural […]
Farmers in Northwest Iowa Make the Most of Limited Field Days
Farmers in Northwest Iowa are making steady progress on spring planting despite persistent wet weather slowing fieldwork. According to the latest USDA Crop Progress & Condition report, the area saw […]
Northwest Iowa Subsoil Moisture Survey Results Announced for Spring 2025
Iowa State University Extension and Outreach Field Agronomists have completed their spring survey of subsoil moisture in Northwest Iowa. Area Agronomist Leah Ten Napel says the levels in Northwest Iowa […]
Northwest Iowa Election Results
In local election results, Randy Feenstra won his third term as Iowa’s 4th district U-S Rep. For State Representatives, District 3 was again won by Republican Thomas Jeneary; District 4 […]