Senator Grassley Says Stalled Farm Bill Will Hopefully See Movement With Reconciliation Bill

U.S Senator Chuck Grassley is ensuring Iowa farmers that discussion is still going on regarding a new farm bill, just how it gets passed might look a little different. The last five-year farm bill was passed in
Carroll High School Band Earns Second Place And Top Ranks From All Judges At National Competition This Past Weekend

Picture courtesy of Carroll High School Band Facebook page The Carroll Community School District (CCSD) High School Concert Band returns from a national competition placing second and receiving Division 1 ratings from all three judges. This past
ESC Honors 107-Year-Old Veteran With Diploma During Commencement This Past Weekend

Picture courtesy of Sac City Chamber Facebook East Sac County (ESC) School District honored a 107-year-old Sac City resident with high school diploma during commencement this past weekend. Orville Ehwegen attended school through the 8th grade, then
Arthur “Bud” Bruch of Arcadia

Arthur L. “Bud” Bruch Jr, 87, of Arcadia, passed away on Wednesday, May 14, 2025, at his home in Arcadia. Mass of the Christian Burial will be celebrated at 10:30 a.m., Wednesday, May 28, 2025 at St.
Kenneth “Shorty” Wieland of Templeton

Kenneth H. “Shorty” Wieland, 80 of Templeton, died May 17, 2025, at the Thomas Rest Haven in Coon Rapids, Iowa. Mass of the Christian Burial will be celebrated at 11 a.m., Friday, May 23, 2025 at Sacred
Sarah Meyer of Tuscan, AZ and Lohrville

Sarah Meyer, age 83 of Tuscan, AZ, and of Lohrville, IA, passed away unexpectedly on January 19, 2025, at Stewart Memorial Community Hospital in Lake City, IA. Sarah Jean Meyer was born on October 26, 1941,
Applications Open For 2025 Cover Crop Cost-Share Programs Through IDALS

Iowa Sec. of Agriculture Mike Naig encourages farmers to register for the Iowa Department of Agriculture and Land Stewardship’s (IDALS) cover crop cost-share incentive program. Naig says, “Cover crops are proven to not only improve water quality
Stewart Memorial Hosts Hands-On Career Day For Area High School Students

Stewart Memorial Hospital and Clinics welcomed 25 students from Glidden-Ralston, Manson-Northwest Webster, and Southeast Valley high schools on May 2 for an Interactive Career Day designed to spark interest in healthcare careers. The event gave students an
District 11 Rep. Craig Williams Reflects On 2025 Iowa Legislative Session

District 11 State Representative Craig Williams (R-Manning) is reflecting on the 2025 Iowa Legislative Session after it adjourned last week, nearly two weeks beyond its initially scheduled end. Williams says it was a historic year solely based
Law Enforcement Launches Seat Belt Enforcement Effort Ahead Of Memorial Day Holiday

The Governor’s Traffic Safety Bureau (GTSB) is teaming up with law enforcement agencies statewide for the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration’s (NHTSA) “Click It. Don’t Risk It.” campaign, running May 19 through June 1. The high-visibility enforcement