October 25, 2016

Weekly Iowa Crop Progress & Condition Report

Northwest Iowa — Although there were 6.1 days suitable for fieldwork statewide last week, according to the USDA, National Agricultural Statistics Service, corn for grain and soybean harvest progress remains behind both

Pork Producers: Pork Is Delicious, Economical

Northwest Iowa — October is Pork Month in the United States. Pork producers say that October — Pork Month — is an opportunity to refresh the connection consumers have with farmers.

West Nile Virus Claims Life Of Northwest Iowan

Northwest Iowa — The Iowa Department of Public Health has confirmed the death of an elderly northwest Iowa resident from the West Nile Virus. Doctor Patricia Quinlisk, the department’s medical

Sanborn Fire Destroys Garage, Car

Sanborn, Iowa– A a garage and a car were destroyed in a fire on Friday, October 21, 2016 in Sanborn. According to Sanborn Fire Chief Randy Lyman, about 4:15 PM,

Fire In Sheldon Destroys Garage

Sheldon, Iowa– We now have the details on a fire in which a garage was destroyed on Thursday, October 20, 2016 in Sheldon. According to Sheldon Fire Chief Jerry Meyer,

One Injured In Primghar Crash

Primghar, Iowa — A Hartley man was taken to the hospital following a 2-vehicle accident in Primghar Monday afternoon. O’Brien County Sheriff’s Deputies say the accident took place when a

UPDATE: Car vs Semi Crash At Ritter

Ritter, Iowa — Four Sheldon residents were taken to the hospital in the aftermath of a car vs semi accident Monday afternoon near Ritter. According to the Iowa State Patrol,

Sheldon Garage Burglarized

Sheldon, Iowa — Sheldon Police are investigating a garage burglary that happened late last week. According to the Incident Report, sometime between midnight Thursday and 9:50 am Friday, someone burglarized

Firefighters Kept Busy With Field Fires

Sioux County, Iowa — Sioux County fire departments have been busy. A combine was damaged in a fire on Saturday, October 22, 2016 near Hawarden. According to Hawarden Fire Chief