Southern rust poses threat to Iowa corn crops

A fungus that attacks corn has spread to more than 40 Iowa counties. Meaghan Anderson, an extension field agronomist with Iowa State University, says southern rust creates reddish-orange patches on corn leaves and blocks sunlight, which weakens the plant and can reduce yields. Anderson says southern rust has shown up in Iowa before, but this […]

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Nancy Domino, 87, Sac City

Funeral Services for Nancy Domino, age 87 of Sac City, IA, will be at 10:30 a.m. on Friday, November 13, 2026,

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