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Heil Expands Nationwide Dealer Network With New Facility, Servicing Iowa and Nebraska
Heil® announced the expansion of its nationwide dealer network with the inclusion of Mid-Iowa Solid Waste Equipment of Johnston, Iowa. This strategic addition with further enhance sales, service, parts, and support for Heil clientele throughout Iowa and Nebraska. Mid-Iowa Solid Waste Equipment, an MH Equipment company, has been a...
A quick change in rainfall totals reinforces the changing tides of farming - Kelly Nieuwenhuis
Excessive and extreme rainfall made for some very long days in parts of South Dakota, Minnesota and Iowa. Kelly Nieuwenhuis has farmed in five decades and this rainfall near his Primghar, Iowa farm reminds him of some noteworthy years of 1983, 1993, 2011, 2018 and 2019. What is different in 2024 is part of our conversation along with the variability of his area and the rest of the Corn Belt and in just how different this is than the last two growing seasons.
Assault on women's autonomy leaves Iowans with a choice
Sami Scheetz represents Iowa House district 78, covering part of Cedar Rapids. In a few short weeks, my wife and I will welcome a baby girl into our family. It’s the best feeling in the world. It’s also terrifying: as a father, I’m faced with the prospect that I’ll raise a daughter in a state where she has less freedom than her grandmother enjoyed.
"The fight hasn't stopped:" Iowa immigration law blocked for now, protesters blast appeal
An Iowa law that was meant to go into effect on Monday is currently on hold as it makes its way through the court system. Now, protesters are blasting Attorney General Brenna Bird's appeal of the court's injunction. The law seeks to make illegal re-entry into the U.S. a state...
Polk County included in flood watch effecting multiple Iowa counties
DES MOINES, Iowa — A flood watch is in effect tonight through Tuesday morning for portions of northern and western Iowa. Heavy rainfall is expected to develop with thunderstorms moving in from Nebraska. Streaks of 1-3" of rain look likely, but a few locations rising into the 3-5" range are possible.
Active pattern keeps rain/storm chances through the Fourth
The sun-filled skies we had from earlier this morning have now been replaced with clouds, leaving our skies mostly cloudy for the rest of Monday evening. Light rain showers, and now a few isolated thunderstorms, have develop over eastern Iowa but will continue to encounter dry air over northern Illinois and southern Wisconsin. This means that our skies will remain dry through the rest of the evening.
Coalition sees future of Iowa agriculture in food diversity, not ethanol and animal feed
A new plan for Iowa agriculture seeks to increase the state’s production of food rather than ethanol and animal feed, the Iowa Food System Coalition announced at a Monday press conference. The plan, known as Setting the Table for All Iowans, outlines the coalition’s policy goals which include producing more locally grown food, getting more […] The post Coalition sees future of Iowa agriculture in food diversity, not ethanol and animal feed appeared first on Iowa Capital Dispatch.
Summit proposes August and September meetings for pipeline extensions
The company that recently gained approval from state regulators for its carbon dioxide pipeline system in Iowa wants to proceed with expansion requests for that system starting in late August. Summit Carbon Solutions has proposed new public informational meeting dates for 23 counties that would span about four weeks, according to documents recently filed with […] The post Summit proposes August and September meetings for pipeline extensions appeared first on Iowa Capital Dispatch.
Iowa floodwaters bring increased danger to swimmers and boaters
DES MOINES, Iowa — For those who enjoy getting out on the water during the Fourth of July, it's encouraged to take safety into consideration. However, now that flood waters are submerging parts of the state, it's adding a new layer of danger. Those high waters are creating challenges....
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