St. Joseph state rep. hopes frustration of past 2 years melts away this year
By BRENT MARTIN St. Joseph Post A St. Joseph state representative hopes this year’s legislative session in Jefferson City can prove more productive than the last two. Rep. Bill Falkner, a Republican, says the lack of productivity
National Ag Day is next month
National Ag Day is scheduled for March 18, 2025. It’s a day to recognize and celebrate the abundance provided by U.S. farmers and ranchers. Every year, producers, agricultural associations, corporations, universities, government agencies, and countless others across
Trump Pauses Tariffs on Canada and Mexico
Leaders from Mexico and Canada said President Donald Trump stepped back from his threat to impose tariffs on its North American neighbors. However, tariffs on China were still set to take effect. The tariffs were part of
A casino moratorium will not clear Senate this year
(Radio Iowa) – A five-year moratorium on new casinos in the state has stalled in the Iowa Senate. The bill easily cleared the Iowa House last week, but Senator Ken Rozenboom — chairman of the Senate State
Freezing rain cancels classes, makes driving hazardous (UPDATED)
An accident in Buchanan County blocked northbound I-29/Photo courtesy of the Missouri State Highway Patrol By BRENT MARTIN St. Joseph Post Freezing rain throughout the Midland Empire has shut down schools throughout the region and made driving
Ag committee unanimously approves Rollins’ nomination
The Senate Agriculture Committee unanimously voted to advance Brooke Rollins to be the Secretary of Agriculture. Rollins will now be considered by the full U.S. Senate. National Association of Wheat Growers CEO Chandler Goule applauded the move.
Overwhelming approval to move forward on new Maryville water plant
By BRENT MARTIN St. Joseph Post Maryville voters overwhelmingly approved a $50 million bond issue to finance building a new water plant. The Nodaway County Clerk’s office reports slightly more than 80% of voters during the special
China retaliates against Trump with new tariffs on U.S. products
China struck back at the United States on Tuesday by announcing tariffs on select American goods, as they rolled out a series of retaliatory measures to counteract the 10% U.S. tariffs on all Chinese goods that went
FBI agents file suit to block DOJ from providing list of employees who investigated Jan. 6 cases
An anonymous group of FBI agents who assisted on the Jan. 6, 2021 assault on the U.S. Capitol have filed a lawsuit in an effort to block the Justice Department’s plans to review the FBI’s workforce and
Beyoncé reveals dates for newly-announced ‘Cowboy Carter’ tour
Beyoncé has shared the dates for her highly anticipated Cowboy Carter Tour, coming just after her record-breaking night at the 2025 Grammys. Beyoncé announced the tour dates on Instagram, writing, “SHE COMING.” The 22-stop tour kicks off April