Iowa Manufacturing Dips as Exports, Jobs Decline
Iowa’s manufacturing sector faced a tough month in July, according to the latest Mid-America Business Conditions Index from Creighton University. The state’s index fell to 43.7, well below the 50.0 growth-neutral mark, signaling contraction in the industry.
Butler County REC Promotes Safe Digging, Energy Tips as School Year Approaches
As August begins, Butler County REC is reminding residents to take safety and energy savings seriously. National Safe Digging Day on August 11 (8-1-1) encourages Iowans to call 811 before starting any digging projects, helping to prevent
Wright County Supervisors to Address Public Safety Hire, Drainage Projects Monday
The Wright County Board of Supervisors will meet Monday (Aug. 4) at 9 a.m. in their regular meeting and address several county matters. Among the top items on the agenda, Communications Director Tiffon Pohlman will present an
Alexander Welcomes Thousands During RAGBRAI, Showcases Iowa Agriculture
The tiny town of Alexander, population 164, transformed into a hub of activity on July 23 as an estimated 30,000 cyclists pedaled through during day four of the 2025 RAGBRAI route. Riders, facing extreme heat and headwinds
Minor Flooding Continues Along Shell Rock River; Road Closures Possible
A Flood Warning remains in effect for the Shell Rock River through early Sunday afternoon, according to the National Weather Service. Minor flooding is ongoing, with water levels currently at 13.3 feet as of 3:45 a.m. Friday
Pres. Trump announces 90-day pause on higher tariffs to Mexico before deadline
President Donald Trump announced on Thursday that he will pause higher tariffs on Mexico, America’s largest trading partner, that were set to go into effect Friday. Trump agreed to give Mexico a 90-day reprieve from higher tariffs
25 hospitalized after Delta flight is diverted to Minneapolis-St. Paul due to ‘significant’ turbulence
Delta Airlines announced that twenty-five people aboard a Delta flight from Salt Lake City to Amsterdam were hospitalized, after the flight was diverted to Minneapolis-St. Paul after encountering “significant” turbulence. Delta flight DL56 was carrying 275 passengers
Cadet Softball continues steady climb toward prominence
The Iowa Falls-Alden softball team recently completed a season where they won the most games since 2021 at 10-12. They played several close games, and were 6-5 in games decided by one or two runs. “Outside of
Toronto Blue Jays acquire Cy Young winning pitcher Shane Bieber from Guardians
The Toronto Blue Jays have acquired Cy Young Award winning pitcher Shane Bieber from the Cleveland Guardians in exchange for righty pitching prospect Khal Stephen, the teams announced on Thursday. Bieber signed a one-year deal with the
Belmond-Klemme Softball Plans to Work on Efficiency and Overall Game this Offseason
The Belmond-Klemme softball team held nine opponents to three runs or less, with help from Top of Iowa West All-Conference Pitcher Kaylen Morris, who started every game and pitched all but two innings for the Broncos. Morris