The decline of monarch butterfly populations is getting much attention, but lately, there’s doubt about the severity of the decline and whether it’s caused by the disappearance of milkweed, the only plant on which monarchs lay eggs. Iowa State University researcher John Pleasants says monarch populations in the Midwest may appear stable because the counts […]Powered by WPeMatico
The Board of Regents Tuition Task Force heard from the president of the University of Northern Iowa on the school’s 5-year plan for tuition today. UNI president Mark Nook laid out three scenarios on how tuition might be impacted based on the amount of state funding given to the Cedar Falls school. He says the […]Powered by WPeMatico
Senator Chuck Grassley is suggesting the federal government’s “deficit problem” means it’s likely there will be new “enforceable payment limits” on farm subsidies. During a speech at this weekend’s Iowa Ag Summit in Des Moines, Grassley said he supports a federal “farm safety net” and expects crop insurance subsidies to be part of the next Farm Bill, […]Powered by WPeMatico
A Mason City man is under arrest after a motorcycle pursuit early this morning that went through three counties. The Cerro Gordo County Sheriff’s Department says they attempted to stop a motorcycle southeast of Mason City shortly before 12:50 a.m. The pursuit lasted for several miles on rural county roads, reaching speeds of at least […]Powered by WPeMatico
U.S. Ag Secretary Sonny Perdue is touting a new program designed to find mentors for beginning farmers. “New farmers, veterans, those who are transitioning to agriculture from other careers face distinct challenges. They need land. They need equipment. They need access to capital,” Perdue said, “and they need someone to turn to with their questions.” […]Powered by WPeMatico
Nathan Stanley is in a battle for the starting quarterback job for Iowa as they prepare for the season opener. The sophomore from Menomonie, Wisconsin was the backup quarterback last season and is trying to beat out Tyler Wiegers for the starting role. “Competition just breeds success, so we’re just pushing each other each day […]Powered by WPeMatico
A weekend crash south of the Twin Cities killed one Iowa woman and left another hurt. The Minnesota State Patrol says an SUV was on the wrong side of the highway early Sunday morning near Lonsdale in Rice County and hit a car head-on. The car was driven by 29-year-old Kacy Merseal of Des Moines, […]Powered by WPeMatico
An Iowa State University study finds domestic violence interventions that help men recognize and deal with emotions have higher success rates when compared to traditional programs. Amie Zarling, a professor of Human Development and Family Studies at ISU, is the paper’s lead author. She says traditional intervention which tries to change men’s thinking towards women […]Powered by WPeMatico
Firefighters say a cigarette likely caused a house fire that destroyed a home in the Buchanan County town of in Brandon on Sunday morning. Neighbors say the home in the 800 block of South Street is connected to Roger Bentley and James Bentley. Twelve years ago, Roger was living in the home. He is currently […]Powered by WPeMatico
