April 7, 2016

Weekly DNR Fishing Report

Spirit Lake, Iowa — The Iowa Department of Natural Resources issues a weekly fishing report on Thursdays in an effort to provide the latest information heading into the weekend. The weekly

Sports Schedule for Friday April 8th

Northwest Iowa — Most area track and field squads were scheduled to be in action today with the two main events at Western Christian and Cherokee. The Western Christian invite

Gas Tax Hike To Be Used To Fix County Roads

Rock Rapids, Iowa — A year after the statewide 10-cent per gallon increase in the state gas tax went into effect, the extra money you pay at the pumps has

High School Shooting Club Is Busting Birds

Sheldon, Iowa — There’s a new sports team in Sheldon for high school age students.  The Orab Bird Busters is a trap shooting team that involves teens in the shooting

Not Much Field Work In Iowa Yet

Statewide Iowa — The first weekly Iowa Crops and Weather report released by the USDA National Agricultural Statistical Service for the 2016 growing season has been released. During the off

SCORE To Hold Website & Social Media Workshop

Sheldon, Iowa — Western Iowa SCORE, the Service Corps of Retired Executives, and Northwest Iowa Community College are joining to offer a free workshop to benefit those who want to learn about

FREEZE WARNING FRIDAY NIGHT INTO SATURDAY MORNING

Northwest Iowa — A warm March has allowed the growing season to begin slightly earlier than normal in portions of the Tri-State area. Overnight low temperatures Friday night into Saturday

Hull Man Escapes Injury After Car/Deer Accident

Rock Valley, Iowa — A Hull man struck a deer on Tuesday, April 5th near Rock Valley. The Sioux County Sheriff’s Office reports that at about 8:53 pm, 47-year-old Bruce

Governor Signs Biochemical Tax Credit Into Law

Northwest Iowa — Iowa Governor Terry Branstad has signed into law a measure that would provide tax credits to northwest Iowa companies that make new products from what’s left over after