August 20, 2019

Farm Service Agency Expands Payment Options

Washington, D.C. — The U.S. Department of Agriculture’s (USDA) Farm Service Agency (FSA) is expanding its payment options to now accept debit cards and Automated Clearing House (ACH) debit. These paperless

Smoke Reported At Alton Church

Alton, Iowa — There were a few tense moments at a church in Alton on Monday, August 19, 2019.

Filing Period To Begin For City/School Elections

Statewide, Iowa — This being an odd-numbered year, the election this fall on election day will not feature the President, members of Congress, or state legislators. It will, however, feature

Rock Valley Fire Investigation: No Foul Play

Rock Valley, Iowa — There was no foul play involved with a fire that destroyed what was to have been a $6.5 million senior living facility in Rock Valley —

Our Area Misses Brunt Of Early Tuesday Storms

Northwest Iowa — While there were again severe weather watches and warnings on Monday night into early Tuesday, there was not much damage in our part of northwest Iowa.