Statewide Iowa — If you’ve never been fishing or if you love it and haven’t had the chance to get your fishing license, this weekend is free fishing weekend statewide. Read more
Warmer And Wetter Than Normal May Puts Sheldon Above Normal Precipitation
Sheldon, Iowa — May 2023 was warmer and wetter than normal, and enough so that it brought Sheldon to above normal precipitation.
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Lots Of People Volunteer For RiseFest; Preparations Continue
Sheldon, Iowa — A huge number of volunteers have signed up to help with the annual Christian music festival (and more), RiseFest in Sheldon next week. Read more
Grassley: Bill To Raise Debt Ceiling, Limit Spending Is Good And ‘Not So Good’
Washington, DC — The US House is expected to vote late Wednesday on a bill raising the nation’s debt ceiling and Iowa’s senior senator is still on the fence about the legislation. Read more
USDA Meteorologist Says Short Term Dryness Is ‘Exploding’ Across Midwest
Des Moines, Iowa — USDA meteorologist Brad Rippey says abnormally dry conditions are likely to persist in Iowa through the summer. Read more
DeSantis Blasts Debt Deal, Says He’d Be ‘Disciplined, Energetic’ President
West Des Moines, Iowa — Florida Governor Ron DeSantis is in the midst of his first campaign swing through Iowa since kicking off his campaign for president last week. Read more