No one injured in Silvis duplex fire
News Desk No one was injured in an early-morning Silvis structure fire, according to a news release from the Silvis Fire Department. Crews responded shortly before 2:30 a.m. Friday to a reported…
Lending a trusted ear to farmer mental health struggles
September is National Suicide Prevention Month, and that’s especially important in rural areas, where suicide rates are roughly 1.5 times higher than urban areas. A lack of rural mental health…
U.S. Export Sales Report (9-4-26)
Old crop grain sales are wrapping up as we prepare to enter into the new crop year. Allendale commodity broker Greg McBride said the old crop corn sales were strong…
Preparing for farm safety during harvest
Safety is always a primary concern for farmers during harvest season and making sure that you have the proper safety tools and procedures in place should always be top of…
Whitney Leavitt discusses what’s next after ‘Secret Lives of Mormon Wives’ season 5
Whitney Leavitt on ‘Good Morning America’ on Sept. 4, 2026. (Jeff Neira/ABC via Getty Images) Whitney Leavitt is looking at what’s to come after her final season of The Secret…
Lindsay Clancy trial: Judge declares mistrial after emergency request denied
Plymouth Superior Court during Lindsay Clancy’s murder trial on Aug. 26, 2026, in Plymouth, Massachusetts. (Mel Musto/Getty Images) (NEW YORK) — The murder trial of Lindsay Clancy, the Massachusetts mom…
Iowa CSP, EQIP application deadline set for Sept. 25
Iowa farmers interested in signing up for the Conservation Stewardship Program (CSP) and Environmental Quality Incentives Program (EQIP) have until Sept. 25 to apply to be considered for 2027 funding.…
Former Labor Secretary Lori Chavez-DeRemer had ‘inappropriate relationship’ with member of security detail, created a ‘toxic’ work environment: IG report
Former U.S. Labor Secretary Lori Chavez-DeRemer appears for a House Committee on Education and Workforce hearing on Capitol Hill on June 5, 2025, in Washington, D.C. (Andrew Harnik/Getty Images) (WASHINGTON)…
‘Harry Potter’ HBO series casts Tom Riddle, Dobby and new Ginny Weasley
Dominic McLaughlin stars in ‘Harry Potter and the Philosopher’s Stone.’ (Aidan Monaghan/HBO) More members of the Wizarding World have been cast in HBO’s Harry Potter series. The network has announced…
Missouri Republican candidate allegedly tried to plant drugs on primary opponent: Investigators
Thomas Ross booking photo. (Joplin Municipal Jail) (NEW YORK) — A Republican candidate for a Missouri State House seat was hit with a federal charge after he allegedly tried to…
Study finds Spencer’s population dropped less than expected after 2024 flooding in Spencer
A housing study estimates the population of a northwest Iowa city hit by flash flooding in 2024 has dropped by about 100 — far less than expected. Keith Carl is…
Trump administration changes could hamper Head Start programs in Iowa
A federal program that helps thousands of low-income Iowa children could see hundreds of requirements deleted under a Trump administration proposal. One change would mandate English-only instruction, except for tribal…
Iowa to spend millions on new ag ed building at state fairgrounds
Iowa lawmakers have set aside at least 10 million dollars to fund construction of a new Agricultural Education Center on the Iowa State Fairgrounds. It’s something Governor Kim Reynolds has…
Summer heat will hover over Iowa through the holiday
Iowa is seeing a steamy start to the Labor Day weekend, as the Extreme Heat Warning is being extended through tomorrow (Saturday) night for 13 southeast Iowa counties, for cities…
West Central Valley Cross Country Meet
BOYS STANDINGS: NODAWAY VALLEY – 27 CRESTON – 56 GREENE COUNTY – 59 SAYDEL – 111 DES MOINES HOOVER – 122 WEST CENTRAL VALLEY – 161 NODAWAY VALLEY TOP FINISHERS:…