IARN — The recent decision by the Supreme Court over the Waters of the United States (WOTUS) ruled that the Environmental Protection Agency has limits on the jurisdiction over private properties. It also affirmed that the states and local governments still have jurisdiction over their territory. Read more
FBN speeding up land loan approval process
IARN — Traditionally, securing land financing has been a time-consuming and sometimes complicated task. The new Instant Land Loan Approvals program from Farmers Business Network Finance is designed to speed up the loan application process and help farmers in a competitive land market says TJ Wilson director of finance sales at FBN. Read more
Give your swine barn a ventilation checkup
IARN — Even with warmer weather, swine barn ventilation maintenance is a year-round activity. Kevin Rath, AP District Manager, said that keeping the ventilation system in good working order can make all the difference. Read more
Gov. Reynolds announces $5M investment to help boost food bank capacity
IARN — Today, Gov. Reynolds and the Iowa Economic Development Authority announced a $5 million investment in food banks and food pantry networks to help more Iowans in need get access to fresh, nutritious food. Read more
Weekly Northwest Iowa DNR Fishing Report
Northwest Iowa — Here is the latest Northwest Iowa Fishing Report from the Iowa Department of Natural Resources, released Thursday June 1st. Read more
KIWA Stations Under New Ownership
Sheldon, Iowa — The KIWA family of stations; AM-1550, FM-100.7 and FM 105.3 are now under new ownership. As of today, Thursday, June 1st, the KIWA stations are now members of the Community First Broadcasting family. Read more