Category Archives: Local News
News from Western Iowa.

Farmland Value Expectations Closely Tied to Capital Investments
(NAFB) The recent Purdue University/CME Group Ag Economy Barometer showed a clear divide in how farmland values are predicted to move and what that means for decision-making on U.S. farms. Michael Lan...
Tom Robinson May 20, 2026

Adair County Supervisors Plan June Appointment for New Auditor
(Adair Co.) The Adair County Board of Supervisors discussed the appointment of a County Auditor. Last week, Adair County Auditor Mandy Berg read her formal letter of resignation, effective June 4th. T...
Mandy Billings May 20, 2026

Nunn Optimistic Senate Will Pass Year-Round E15 Legislation
(Washington, D.C.) Representative Zach Nunn, of Iowa's 3rd Congressional District, is optimistic the Senate will approve year-round nationwide sales of E15 fuel. Last week, the U.S. House passed the N...
Mandy Billings May 20, 2026

Pottawattamie County Supervisors Proclaim May 17-23 as EMS Week
(Pottawattamie Co.) The Pottawattamie County Board of Supervisors signed a proclamation on Tuesday designating this week, May 17-23, as EMS Week. The proclamation, read by Board Chair Brian Shea, stat...
Mandy Billings May 20, 2026

Stay Food Safe to Start the Summer Grilling Season
(NAFB) The Memorial Day Weekend is the unofficial start of the summer grilling season. USDA's Food Safety Expert Meredith Carothers said with the warmer weather, it's important to protect against food...
Tom Robinson May 20, 2026

After Wildfires, Nebraska Faces Tornadoes: Farmers and Volunteers Unite in the Face of Adversity
(Nebraska) A state that's already battled historic wildfires has now seen tornadoes roll through newly planted fields. Nebraska experienced several reported tornadoes over the weekend. Producers are d...
Tom Robinson May 20, 2026

State News: GOP Candidates Debate Key Issues, Unity Point Law Suit, and New Legislation
Iowa GOP Candidates Make Final Primary Debate Pitch (Des Moines, IA) -- Four Republican candidates for Iowa governor squared off in their final televised debate before the June primary. Eddie Andrews,...
Tom Robinson May 20, 2026

Guthrie County Discusses Public Health Services with Adair County
(Guthrie Center, IA) -- Guthrie County Public Health has offered to take over services in Adair County. Health Services Director Jotham Arbor reported to the Guthrie County Supervisors meeting on Tues...
Chris Varney May 20, 2026

Minden Recovery Progress Continues as Officials Report $4.7 Million in Grant Funding and New Development Plans
(Pottawattamie Co.) McClure Senior Advisor Bethany Wilcoxon provided an update to the Pottawattamie County Board of Supervisors this morning on the progress in Minden. An EF-3 tornado struck Minden on...
Mandy Billings May 19, 2026

Cass County Supervisors Discuss Veteran Affairs Executive Director Hiring
(Cass Co.) The Cass County Board of Supervisors discussed the hiring of a Veteran Affairs Executive Director this morning. Last month, Cass County Veteran Affairs Executive Director Mitch Holmes annou...
Mandy Billings May 19, 2026







