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Sunday Power Pole Fire Knocks Out Power To Sutherland

Sutherland, Iowa — A power pole fire knocked out power to the Sutherland area on Sunday night. MidAmerican Energy spokesman Geoff Greenwood says the outage affected about 500 customers, including

Sheldon United Fund Donations Top $9000 Mark

Sheldon, Iowa– Donations to the 2025 Sheldon United Fund have topped $9000. The drive continues through the rest of the year. The goal this year is $30,000. The fund drive

Iowa Hospitals Rank Poorly On Safety Study

Statewide Iowa (RI) – A non-profit that rates the safety of hospitals nationwide places Iowa’s hospitals near the bottom, at number 48. LeapFrog ranked 30 Iowa hospitals on a wide

Increased biofuel demand could boost farm economy

IARN – At a time when the farm economy is facing a downward turn, farmers and ranchers are looking for expanded market opportunities. Faith Parum, an economist with the American