2025 saw almost record volume and value for pork exports
IARN – 2025 proved to be another strong year for U.S. pork exports, with a volume of 2.9 million metric tons. This is three percent shy of the 2024 record,
IARN – 2025 proved to be another strong year for U.S. pork exports, with a volume of 2.9 million metric tons. This is three percent shy of the 2024 record,

IARN – The 2026 USDA Prospective Plantings Report is scheduled for release on Tuesday March 31st. The report surveys farmer planting intentions for major crops, including corn, soybeans, wheat, and

Lyon County, Iowa — Weather facts, community announcements, church announcements, menus, school activities, and more. Heard on KIWA-AM 1550 and FM 100.7 every weekday morning at 9:00 AM. As reported

Today’s Talk of the Town podcast features our guest, Pastor Paul Van Maaren with First Reformed Church in Sheldon about the upcoming Pasta Supper on Wednesday, March 18th. Talk of

Statewide, Iowa – The leader of the Ankeny-based Casey’s convenience store chain says he’s not worried at this point about gas sales despite what is happening with Iran. Casey’s CEO

Statewide, Iowa – Zach Wahls of Coralville — one of two Democrats running for the U.S. Senate — says 10,000 people signed his nominating petitions for the Primary ballot —

Statewide, Iowa – A bill under consideration in the Iowa House would make it a felony to intentionally disrupt a religious service. Republican Representative Carter Nordman of Dallas Center says

Statewide, Iowa – A move to raise the speed limit to 60 on Iowa highways where the posted speed is 55 has passed another hurdle in the statehouse. The bill

Ames, Iowa — The Iowa Department of Transportation (DOT) wants to know what people think about the proposed culvert replacement on U.S. 59 near Allendorf in Osceola County. Improvements will

Northwest Iowa — It looks like we may be in for what has been a rare event this winter — an honest-to-goodness snowstorm. The people at the Iowa Rural Electric
