The Iowa Department of Transportation has implemented a couple of changes as workers prepare for another winter of battling snow and ice on the state’s roads. Craig Bargfrede , the Iowa DOT’s winter operations administrator, says cameras will be installed in all snow plows and still images will be posted online. “So, the public will […]Powered by WPeMatico
The Iowa Supreme Court has overturned a 2016 Clarke County drunk driving conviction saying a traffic stop involved in the case was unconstitutional. Deputies were investigating a car in the ditch at 4:30 in the morning and found the Minnesota drivers’ license of Cody Smith inside. Deputies says the accident did not look serious and they […]Powered by WPeMatico
Between international trade troubles and the continued rain that’s hampering the harvest, many Iowa farmers are getting stressed. Tammy Jacobs, a coordinator with the Iowa Concern Hotline, says they’ve seen a slow but steady increase in the number of calls from farmers in recent months, with a 10 percent spike in July alone. Jacobs says […]Powered by WPeMatico
Many Iowa growers will be storing — not selling — their soybeans this harvest season, given low commodity prices and troubles with international trade. Iowa State University Extension agricultural engineer Kris Kohl recommends farmers cool down the storage bin and make sure the moisture level isn’t too high when the beans are harvested. “We need […]Powered by WPeMatico
Thousands of people are expected in Winterset this weekend for a celebration of the area’s famous covered bridges. Heather Riley, executive director of the Madison County Chamber of Commerce, says this is the 49th year for the Covered Bridge Festival. It’s usually the busiest weekend of the year for visitors to the county’s six historic […]Powered by WPeMatico
The Iowa Farm Bureau’s Health Benefit Plans that go on sale November 1 are getting a thumbs down from Republican Congressman David Young and Cindy Axne, his Democratic opponent for Iowa’s third district seat. The Farm Bureau plans were designed as a cheaper option for Iowans who buy their own insurance, but the Farm Bureau will […]Powered by WPeMatico
Dordt College in Sioux Center has placed its band director on leave following accusations of inappropriate student contact, according to an email sent to students. Dr. Bradley Miedema is an associate professor of music at the northwest Iowa college and director of instrumental ensembles. The provost of Dordt College confirms Miedema will remain on leave, pending […]Powered by WPeMatico
More than just bragging rights will be on the line in Pella when arch rivals Central and Simpson collide on Saturday. The winner will take sole possession of the lead in the American Rivers Conference race. Central is 4-0 in the league race and Simpson is 3-0. “I was part of some of those games […]Powered by WPeMatico
Many Iowa farmers are frustrated as crops are starting to mold in the muddy fields, continued rain is making it impossible to harvest — and now a hard freeze and frost are threatened. Angie Rieck Hinz, a field agronomist with the Iowa State University Extension, says it’s been a challenging growing season all through spring […]Powered by WPeMatico
