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Demand is shifting for U.S. farmland

IARN – Farmland values have been resilient and even robust in past several years. However, those prices are entering a new phase as profit margins continue to change. Colton Lacina,

Naig says Iowa agriculture needs stability in uncertain cycle

IARN – Iowa Secretary of Agriculture Mike Naig says farmers and agribusinesses across the state are facing growing pressure from multiple directions, including higher operating costs, workforce challenges, and continued

Fire Near Archer Destroys Shed, Contents

Archer, Iowa — A shed and its contents were destroyed in a fire on Wednesday, February 11, 2026, near Archer. According to Archer Fire Chief Brian Vollink, at about 3:00

Marcus Man Faces Felony Meth Charge In Sheldon

Sheldon, Iowa — A Marcus man has been arrested on felony drug charges in Sheldon. Sheldon Police have filed a criminal complaint in O’Brien County charging 54-year-old Matthew Simons of