Northwest Iowa — While it was slow to develop, it appears the effects of the current El Nino weather pattern will hang around for a while — likely several months. Read more
Tuition Rates Remain In Limbo
Statewide Iowa — The Iowa Legislature could wrap its business for the session this week, and their final budget will impact how much the students at the three state-supported universities pay in tuition. Read more
Wind Farm Planned For Plymouth County
Plymouth County, Iowa — Wind turbines dot the landscape around northwest Iowa, and now plans are under way to construct a 200-megawatt wind farm in Plymouth County. Read more
Unresolved Debate Over Front License Plates
Statewide Iowa — (RI) — The debate over requiring an Iowa license plate on the front AND rear of vehicles has been revived in the 2019 Iowa legislature. Read more
Spring Manure Application Not All Bad
Northwest Iowa — Last fall was a very difficult application season for manure, because of wet conditions and early freeze up. If the manure did not get applied last fall, there may be a window this spring to get the job done, according to Iowa State University Ag Engineering Specialist Kris Kohl. Read more
Wells Purchases New York Ice Cream Manufacturer
Le Mars, Iowa — Le Mars-based Wells Enterprises has acquired the Dunkirk, New York manufacturing company Fieldbrook Foods. Read more