BNSF Train Derails North of Pleasantville
Marion County Emergency Management is providing additional information following a BNSF Railway train derailment Thursday afternoon north of Pleasantville.
Officials say the incident occurred at...
Fairfield FFA Seeking Donations for Harvest Survival Kits for Local Farmers
The Fairfield FFA Chapter is collecting donations to assemble Harvest Survival Kits for local farmers this harvest season, according to a social media post...
Demand fuels August soybean crush, corn for ethanol use
The August soybean crush was the largest for the month on record.
The USDA says 210 million bushels of beans were used to produce meal...
Iowa farmer welcomes producer input in USDA reporting overhaul
An eastern Iowa farmer says he’s encouraged by the USDA’s data modernization effort.
“We actually have farmers that are working on this now. It’s kind...
Record diesel prices deal fresh blow to north Iowa farmer going into harvest
A north Iowa farmer is in a tough spot with record-high diesel prices during harvest.
Mike Yegge grows corn and soybeans near Lake Mills.
“I have...
Wapello County Supervisors Special Meeting Canceled
The Wapello County Board of Supervisors has canceled a special meeting that was scheduled for Friday, October 2, 2026, at 10:45 a.m.
The meeting was...
Jefferson County Voters Should Know These Key Deadlines for November 3rd General Election
Jefferson County voters preparing for the November 3rd, 2026 General Election should be aware of several upcoming deadlines for voter registration and absentee voting,...
Drive Safely on Iowa Roads This Harvest Season
As harvest season gets underway across Iowa, motorists can expect to see more farm equipment, tractors, grain wagons and trucks traveling on rural roads...
Old Farmer’s Almanac Predicts Wet Winter for Iowa
The Old Farmer’s Almanac is offering its early outlook for the 2026-2027 winter, and Iowa could see a milder and wetter-than-normal season, with several...
Ottumwa Regional Health Center Hosts 6th Annual Breast Cancer Walk
Ottumwa Regional Health Center (ORHC) will host its 6th Annual Breast Cancer Awareness Walk on Saturday, October 10, from 4:00 to 6:00 p.m. in...
