December 26, 2016

O’Brien County Has 3rd Lowest Debt Index In Iowa

O’Brien County, Iowa — A recent study shows O’Brien County to have one of the lowest per capita debt levels in Iowa. SmartAsset, a financial technology company, released their second

Wintertime Worst For Asthma Sufferers

Northwest Iowa — If you suffer from asthma you don’t need to be told that winter can be the worst season for you, since simply breathing cold air can trigger an asthma attack.

New Measure To Boost Drug Prevention In Rural Areas

Northwest Iowa — Newly released national data shows children born in rural areas such as ours may be more at risk to drug exposure than kids in the state’s larger cities. Health

Farmland Staying In The Neighborhood When Sold

Northwest Iowa — Information from the latest survey by the Iowa State University Extension department shows most northwest Iowa farmland remains in the hands of “locals” when it’s sold. Economist Wendong