Five counties in northwest Iowa are under an Extreme Heat Warning today while the rest of the state has a Heat Advisory posted. Meteorologist Brooke Hagenhoff, at the National Weather
A Creighton University survey of rural bank CEOs in Iowa and other Midwest states finds views of the economy sinking for the fifth time in the past six months. Creighton’s
Julie Ellen Rehder, age 81, of Newell, Iowa died July 19, 2026 at Methodist Manor in Storm Lake. Funeral services will take place Thursday, July 23, 2026 at 11:00 a.m.
A new report shows net farm income in Iowa dropped by 53% between 2022 and 2024. The Iowa Farm Bureau Federation, Iowa State University and the Iowa Bankers Association commissioned
Sioux Rapids Hometown Pride is bringing back its Shine & Show Car Show during Tall Corn Days, offering a full day of classic cars, community activities and fundraising for local
One Hundred People Who Care Sac County has awarded more than $3,400 to support a new emergency call button system at Twilight Acres in Wall Lake. Members selected the project
The Knights of Columbus Council 2326 from St. Mary’s Catholic Church in Storm Lake has awarded a $1,000 donation to Beauty Amidst the Ashes, a local faith‑based nonprofit that promotes
LifeServe Blood Center is encouraging Iowans to mark National Wellness Month in August by making blood donation part of their self‑care routine. The nonprofit says each donation can help up
A 65-year-old Dordt University professor has published three academic books about politics, but his fourth book is about his own survival from a severe brain infection when he was four
A major expansion is underway at the Iowa Lakeside Laboratory in the Iowa Great Lakes area. The environmental research and education center on the shores of West Okoboji offers hands-on
