Sheldon, Iowa — Sheldon area residents added $5,050 in donations to the Sheldon United Fund’s total last week, according to United Fund Officials. Read more
Ag credit conditions recover in third quarter
IARN — Farm income and loan repayment rates recovered from sharp declines in the second quarter, and demand for credit softened according to Federal Reserve Ag Credit Surveys. Read more
38 New Cases Of COVID As Of Noon Sunday
Northwest Iowa — A total of thirty-eight new cases of COVID-19 were reported in the four-county area Sunday. That’s seventeen fewer new cases reported compared to the previous 24-hour period, according to the Iowa Department of Public Health. Read more
More Sports Gambling Companies Taking Interest In Iowa
Larchwood, Iowa — The Iowa Racing and Gaming Commission approved five more agreements with sports betting companies and casinos during its meeting this month. Racing and Gaming Administrator, Brian Ohorilko says those companies are looking ahead to a change in registration rules. Read more
Expert: Quit Using Passwords And Stay Safer With Pass Phrases
Statewide Iowa — A computer security expert suggests we abandon using passwords in favor of pass phrases. Jesse La Grew says the old way of creating short, cryptic passwords that you change frequently is no longer practical for most of us. Read more
Archer Couple To Receive Governor’s Life Saving Award
Archer, Iowa — An Archer couple who were nominated for the Iowa Governor’s Lifesaving Award for 2020 have been notified that they were selected to receive that award. Read more