Iowa farmer sentenced to 15 years for stealing cattle, COVID benefits

A northeast Iowa farmer has been sentenced to over 15 years in federal prison for stealing over $5 million worth of livestock and federal pandemic assistance. Prosecutors say 54-year-old Michael Butikofer of Monona, in Clayton County, had a large operation raising cattle for investors across the U.S. and he recruited employees from South Africa who […]

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Charlotte Sundberg, 87, Alta

Charlotte Sundberg, age 87, of Alta, Iowa died unexpectedly on March 2, 2026 in Florida. Funeral services will take place Thursday,

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Rain Measurement 3-6-26

As of 6:45 a.m. on Friday, March 6, 0.52 inches of rain was measured at the Storm Lake Radio studios.Â