December 8, 2016

Ethanol Exports Expand As Countries Mandate Blending

Johnston, Iowa — According to recently-released information, U.S. ethanol exports continue to make gains this year as worldwide demand for the fuel expands and diversifies. The Iowa Corn Promotion Board

12/8/16 Basketball Rankings

In the latest IGHSAU High School basketball poll, Western Christian drops one spot to 3rd in Class 2A, while in Class 3A, Sioux Center remains at #2 and Cherokee at

House Damaged In Ashton Fire

Ashton, Iowa– A house was damaged in a fire on Wednesday, December 7, 2016 in Ashton. Ashton Fire Chief Rob Imhoff was not at the fire, so he had us

Save Money By Using LED Christmas Lights

Northwest Iowa — Many area residents have lined their homes’ exteriors with strings of twinkling holiday lights, but they may not be prepared for the electric bill that’ll come in a

State Beef Checkoff Passes

Des Moines, Iowa — The Iowa Department of Agriculture and Land Stewardship has announced the passage of the referendum that was held November 30th to reinstate the $.50 per head

Area Housing Trust Fund Gets Over $250,000

Northwest, Iowa — An area housing trust fund has received over $250,000 from the state. The Iowa Finance Authority Board of Directors has approved a total of more than $6.2

Voters Overwhelmingly Approve PPEL

Sioux Center, Iowa — Voters in the Sioux Center School District have approved a Physical Plant and Equipment Levy or “PPEL.” The PPEL measure passed 170-41, a margin of 80.57%. According to

Ernst “Thrilled” To See Reynolds As Governor

Statewide Iowa — Officials say details on the transition of power at the Iowa capitol “will be forthcoming,” but whenever Governor Terry Branstad leaves to become U.S. Ambassador to China, Iowa

Arrest Made In November Car Chase

O’Brien County, Iowa — A couple of weeks ago we told you about a high-speed chase that passed through Sheldon, as well as other areas of the county.  We now