Fall Harvest Jumps Ahead In Latest USDA Report Thanks To Warm, Dry Conditions
According to the U.S. Department of Agriculture’s (USDA) latest Iowa Crop Progress and Condition Report, harvest progress leaped forward in the past week. Farmers had an average of 5.7 days suitable for fieldwork during the week ending
Regional Unemployment Improves In September But Remains Above 2022’s Figures
According to data released this (Tuesday) morning by Iowa Workforce Development, September unemployment rates for the seven-county region improved by nearly a half-point from August but remained at or above rates from a year ago. Sac County
Residents Invited To Free Virtual Showing Tonight Of Gridshock: A Film About Sex Trafficking In Iowa
Area residents are invited to join a free virtual film screening tonight (Tuesday) on the prevalence of sex trafficking in Iowa. Stacy Besch of Team Iowa has diligently raised awareness of this hidden but widespread crisis by
USDA/IDALS Confirm Bird Flu In Guthrie And Pocahontas Counties
Two more western Iowa counties have confirmed cases of highly pathogenic avian influenza (HPAI). On Monday, the Iowa Department of Agriculture and the U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) Animal and Plant Health Inspection Service (APHIS) identified the
Carroll County Officials Stress North Courthouse Entrance Closed Due To Construction
Carroll County officials continue to emphasize that visitors to the Carroll County Courthouse will need to alter their usual habits due to the construction work on the facility’s main level. Earlier this month, they closed the north
Diamondbacks defeat Phillies 5-1 to force deciding NLCS Game 7
Tommy Pham and Lourdes Gurriel Jr. hit back-to-back homers to help Arizona force Game 7 with a 5-1 win over the Philadelphia Phillies on Monday. Pitcher Merrill Kelly retired Kyle Schwarber, Trea Turner and Bryce Harper in
Texas Rangers defeat Houston Astros in Game 7 to advance to World Series
The Texas Rangers are headed to the World Series for the third time in franchise history, and the first time since 2011. The Rangers defeated the Houston Astros 11-4 in Game 7 of the American League Championship
Off-duty Alaska Airlines pilot charged with attempted murder for trying to cut engines midflight
An Alaska Airlines flight made an emergency diversion to Portland, Oregon, on Sunday after an off-duty pilot , identified as 44-year-old Joseph Emerson, unsuccessfully tried to shut down the plane’s engines midflight. Alaska Airlines said in a
Two Israeli hostages are released by Hamas
Hamas released two more hostages Monday, identified as Israelis Nurit Yitzhak and Yocheved Lifshitz. The announcement comes three days after the release of two Americans who had been held captive by Hamas in the Gaza Strip —
Dolly Parton to perform at Dallas Cowboys’ Thanksgiving halftime show
Dolly Parton will headline The Salvation Army’s Red Kettle Kickoff Halftime Show on Thanksgiving Day, November 23, taking place during the Dallas Cowboys / Washington Commanders game at AT&T Stadium in Arlington, Texas on CBS at 3:30