Nebraska, Iowa AGs part of 11-state push for EPA rule on farm chemicals

Nebraska, Iowa AGs part of 11-state push for EPA rule on farm chemicals

OMAHA — Nebraska Attorney General Mike Hilgers and Iowa Attorney General Brenna Bird joined two farmers and state agricultural officials Wednesday in drawing a line in fertile soil. The two ag-led states were among 11 states urging the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency to stop a patchwork of state labeling efforts…
Explorers fall to RedHawks

Explorers fall to RedHawks

SIOUX CITY, Iowa – The Sioux City Explorers (35-42) couldn’t keep the Fargo-Moorhead RedHawks (43-36) grounded Friday night, falling 12-5. The RedHawks had three players with multiple RBI while Fargo starter Tyler Grauer allowed two runs in 4.2 innings. The RedHawks started hot, scoring in the top of the first inning when Fargo’s Ismael Alcantara…
Storm Chasers lose to Cubs

Storm Chasers lose to Cubs

PAPILLION, NEB. – The Omaha Storm Chasers fell to the Iowa Cubs for a 6-3 loss on Friday at Werner Park. In the fourth game of this week’s series, the I-Cubs took the early 2-0 lead in the top of the third inning as a single opened the inning before…
Washington County Sheriff’s Activity Summary

Washington County Sheriff’s Activity Summary

A person took a vehicle without permission from 6100 block of Hidden Valley Road, a traffic stop later in the evening located the vehicle, the driver, a 42-year old woman was arrested for driving under suspension, the owner of the stolen vehicle, however no longer wanted to pursue Mother Vehicle…
Blair City Council to meet Tuesday

Blair City Council to meet Tuesday

Creating an inland port authority within the city boundaries will be discussed at the Blair City Council meeting next week, presentations from the Nebraska Strong Recovery Project and the Friends of the Jeanette Hunt Animal Shelter are among the agenda items. A request for additional funds for the construction of…
Center for Rural Affairs announces upcoming events

Center for Rural Affairs announces upcoming events

NEBRASKA – The Center for Rural Affairs will soon hold the following events: Grand Island, Neb. - Business with Coffee (Spanish), Monday, Aug. 12, from 8:30 to 10 a.m., at College Park, 3180 W. Highway 34. Do you wish to meet other business owners like yourself? Join us for a morning networking event…
Daily Cash Grain Bids | Friday August 09, 2024

Daily Cash Grain Bids | Friday August 09, 2024

Central Valley AgElgin Corn - 362 Beans - 946Humphrey Corn - 367 Beans - 948Laurel Corn - 370 Beans - 958Monroe Corn - 377 Beans - 955Oakland E. Hub Corn - 373 Beans - 958Royal Hub Corn - 362 Beans - 951Wakefield Corn - 365 Beans - 953Hinton, IA Corn…
West Point-Beemer School Board to meet Monday night

West Point-Beemer School Board to meet Monday night

WEST POINT PUBLIC SCHOOLSWhere LEARNING is the Point!Board of Education Regular MeetingAugust 12, 2024 at 6:30 PMWest Point Public Schools, Media Center, 1200 E Washington St. Call the meeting to order Mr. Weddle's AnnouncementFor your courtesy we are offering this meeting to you on Facebook Live. Welcomea. Notification of the…