Iowa to see coldest temps of the season
(Radio Iowa) – Several more inches of snow are forecast today for parts of southern Iowa, though forecasters say the big weather story is the extreme cold that’ll settle in tonight. National Weather Service Meteorologist Rod Donavon,
Nebraska state trooper killed while responding to crash
Portions of I-80 remained closed between mile markers 420 and 426 after the crash-photo courtesy KETV CASS COUNTY, Neb. —The Nebraska State Patrol announced that a Nebraska State Trooper died in the line of duty on Monday.
Governor And Lawmakers To Negotiate School Spending Increase
(Radio Iowa) – Republican legislative leaders and Governor Reynolds will be negotiating this week over state school funding. The Senate approved a two percent increase last week and the House for a two-and-a-quarter percent increase. Republican Representative
Soybean research projects shutting down as USAID funding cut off
A major soybean research project, which collaborates with the University of Missouri (MU), will shut down April 15 due to President Donald Trump’s dismantling of funding to the U.S. Agency for International Development (USAID). The Soybean Innovation
Little snow leaves nearly all of Nebraska facing drought conditions
Snowfall has been sparse across Nebraska this winter, but a cattleman said the lack of snow has made for “beautiful cattle feeding” conditions. Craig Uden, a fourth-generation cattleman and part-owner of Darr Feedlot in central Nebraska, said
Farmers still caught in USDA funding freeze
USDA is withholding funds from farmers for conservation programs, despite the White House stating last week that funds to individuals would not be frozen. Contractors for conservation programs also have been affected by a funding freeze. The
U.S. bird flu response disrupted in early weeks of Trump Administration
The Trump administration has disrupted the U.S. response to bird flu as the outbreak worsens, leading to confusion and concern among federal staff, state officials, veterinarians, and health experts. Since President Donald Trump took office on January
Student jailed for alleged prank phone call on Benedictine campus
Fontenot photo Atchison Co. Jail ATCHISON COUNTY —Law enforcement are investigating a college student for an alleged prank phone call. Just before 9p.m. Saturday, police responded to a dormitory on the Benedictine College campus to investigate a report
Iowa House sales, inventory up in January
(Radio Iowa) – There was an uptick in Iowa home sales in January, plus a dramatic increase in the number of homes put up for sale. According to data from Iowa Realtors, there was a four-point-eight percent
Eagle Media Hosts Free Lunch & Learn on AI and Modern Marketing
” /> St. Joseph, MO – As marketing and media evolve at lightning speed, Eagle Media is stepping up to help local businesses stay ahead. On March 11, the company will host a free Lunch & Learn at the Albrecht