Sheldon, Iowa — Friends, family, students and the media were on hand at the Courtyard in Sheldon Monday night to see Tae Kwon Do Grand Master Robert Jager receive a surprise recognition, a display of every Tae Kwon Do belt he has received since starting in the sport in 1973, some 47 years ago. Read more
Sheldon United Fund Donations Down Slightly Last Week
Sheldon, Iowa — The 2020 Sheldon United Fund campaign received more than $3,000 in donations last week, which is down slightly from the week before. Read more
Three Area Towns Among 8 In Iowa Classified By WH Task Force As “Red Zones”
Northwest Iowa — This week’s White House Coronavirus Task Force report puts Iowa in its “red zone” for new infections. The rate of new Covid cases here is twice the national average. Governor Kim Reynolds says Iowans need to monitor what’s going on in their community. Read more
MOC-FV’s Russ Adams Named Iowa Superintendent Of The Year
Orange City, Iowa — A northwest Iowa school administrator has been named the 2020-21 Iowa Superintendent of the Year. Read more
Amazon Buys 80 Acres For Sioux Falls Project
Sioux Falls, South Dakota — For months rumors have been circulating about Amazon.com locating a Fulfillment Facility in Sioux Falls. On Thursday, the online retail giant purchased an 80 acre tract of land in that city. Read more
Corn harvest described as “difficult, frustrating, and slow”
IARN — Eastern Iowa farmers gathered at Heartland Co-op in Elberon, IA on Wednesday for a disaster relief roundtable. Under Secretary for Farm Production and Conservation Bill Northey and Iowa Agriculture Secretary Mike Naig listened as producers aired concerns about the damages sustained from the August 10 derecho. Read more