Iowa is being invaded by swarms of nearly-invisible bugs with a painful bite

Iowa’s seeing at least one bumper crop this fall, but it’s not your typical agricultural commodity. Many millions of weensy insects called minute (my-NOOT) pirate bugs are swarming our yards in recent weeks and their bite, while tiny, can be a doozy. Ginny Mitchell, education program coordinator at Iowa State University’s Insect Zoo, says they’re […]

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Sioux Rapids Landmark Alive Again

A flood‑scarred Sioux Rapids landmark is alive again, and the community showed up Friday to celebrate its return. About 65 people