IBR: Economist Sees Slow Improvement for Iowa Agriculture Prices

Agricultural economists say the outlook for crop markets in 2026 shows some similarities to last year, but with a few signs of improvement on the demand side. Chad Hart is an economics professor at Iowa State University,
Iowa’s hands-free law nets over 2,400 citations so far in 2026

A new Iowa law aimed at reducing distracted driving is already showing signs of impact just a few months into full enforcement. The state’s hands-free driving law took full effect January 1st after a six-month warning period.
Iowa Falls Council sets hearings, reviews fire truck proposal

The Iowa Falls City Council met in special session last week to address several items of city business. Council members approved a resolution adopting the City of Iowa Falls fee schedule but then passed a motion to
Franklin County land donations help protect more than 300 acres for conservation

Two Franklin County land donations are part of a statewide conservation effort that permanently protected more than 3,200 acres of Iowa land. According to the Iowa Department of Natural Resources, the land, valued at more than $11
Tuesday, March 10
Track & Field
Girls A.D. Dickinson Relays @ UNI-Dome
(Dike-New Hartford)
IHSAA Basketball State Tournament
4A Quarterfinals
#6 Johnston – 48
Vs. #3 Waukee Northwest – 42
#7 Cedar Rapids Prairie – 51
Vs. #2 Waukee – 57
1A Quarterfinals
#8 Woodbine – 44
Vs. #1 St. Edmond – 60
#5 Bellevue – 62
Vs. #4 Burlington Notre Dame – 68
#7 Boyden-Hull – 39
Vs. #2 MMCRU – 58
#6 Marquette Catholic – 58
Vs. #3 Bishop Garrigan – 55
RADIO IOWA: AG consumer protection division sees scam numbers up again

The Iowa Attorney General’s Consumer Protection Division reports it handled more than four-thousand complaints last year, marking the second straight year with an increase. Attorney General Brenna Bird says complaints involving used cars and car repairs topped
RADIO IOWA: Grassley renews push for year-round, nationwide sales of E-15

Iowa Senator Chuck Grassley says he’ll try, try again to make the case in a Senate Ag Committee hearing this week for the year-round sale of the blend of gasoline that contains 15% ethanol. Grassley says, “We’re
Ellsworth Community College nursing students gain pathway to Iowa State degree

Nursing students at Ellsworth Community College will have a new pathway to continue their education through a partnership with Iowa State University. The Iowa Valley Community College District and Iowa State University recently announced a new articulation
Nathan Louis Eilers of Hampton – Funeral service March 14

Funeral service for 89-year-old Nathan Louis Eilers of Hampton will be Saturday, March 14, 2026, at 2:00 p.m. at the First Congregational United Church of Christ in Hampton. Burial will be in the Dumont Cemetery. Visitation will
Voter registration drives planned across Franklin County in April

The Franklin County Auditor’s Office is partnering with several local libraries to host voter registration drives ahead of Iowa’s June 2 primary election. County officials say the events will give residents a chance to register to vote,