Melanie Frantz of Churdan

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Melanie Marie Frantz, age 60, of rural Churdan, IA, passed away on Friday, September 29, 2023 at Mercy Medical Center in Des Moines, IA surrounded by her family and friends.       A funeral service will be held at

Summerlike Conditions Push Harvest Along In USDA Report

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According to the latest U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) Iowa Crop Progress and Condition Report, the fall harvest remains on track to finish ahead of normal. Iowa farmers had, on average, 5.7 days suitable for fieldwork for