AMES, Iowa – Grape growers, winemakers, and extension and other related industry personnel are invited to a June 30 field day focusing on microbial resistance in vineyards and wineries.“This one-of-a-kind gathering will explore how microbial resistance, from fungicide-resistant pathogens in the vineyard to spoilage microbes surviving sanitizers in the cellar, is reshaping how to manage […]

AMES, Iowa – Iowa State University Extension and Outreach is hosting a haying equipment demonstration field day on July 8 at the McNay Memorial Research and Demonstration Farm in Chariton.This event will feature multiple sessions, each showcasing different types of haying equipment, with demonstrations from industry representatives from the south central region of Iowa. Additionally, […]

JEFFERSON, Iowa—If you travel on U.S. 30 near Ogden you need to be aware of an upcoming road closure that may slow down your trip, according to the Iowa Department of Transportation’s Jefferson construction office.Beginning on Monday, June 16 until Aug. 15, weather permitting, crews will need to close U.S. 30 from the Greene/Boone County […]

AMES, Iowa – A study conducted by researchers at Iowa State University investigates the psychological and social impacts of potentially traumatic experiences on Iowa farmers. The study, titled “The Effects of Collective Trauma on Iowa Farmers, Their Communities and Sustainability Outcomes,” was published in a special issue of the journal of Agriculture and Human Values. This […]

AMES, IOWA — The 39th annual Summer Iowa Games, presented by Grinnell Mutual, are set to begin July 11, with competitions running through July 20. This Olympic-style festival brings together athletes of all ages and skill levels from across the state and beyond, offering a diverse lineup of events in a welcoming, competitive environment.Centered in Ames and […]

AMES, Iowa – Farmers will have an opportunity to see various strip-till bars in action during the Strip-Till Field Day near Crawfordsville on July 30.Iowa continues to see an increasing number of acres of strip-tillage each year. “The goal of this field day is to increase awareness of strip-tillage as a conservation practice to help […]

BOONE, Iowa—The City of Boone has announced that Boone Public Works will begin spraying for mosquitos this evening at 7:00 p.m. This will begin the regular spraying schedule which is every Tuesday and Thursday evening at 7:00 p.m. until Labor Day, weather permitting.

DES MOINES, Iowa—The National Weather Service Office in Des Moines has updated the potential of strong to severe thunderstorms. The primary threats will be hail and gusty winds. Much of expected storm activity will be over Northern and Northeastern Iowa and is expected this afternoon through evening.(contributed information, NWS)

BOONE, Iowa—Last weekend, Boone County Sheriff’s Deputies began investigating reported burglaries on the east side of Boone County near Ames. The Sheriff’s Department released information Wednesday about the ongoing investigation:According to the release from the Sheriff’s Department, on June 7, 2025, the Boone County Sheriff’s Office responded to a series of commercial burglaries that occurred […]

DES MOINES, Iowa—The Iowa Department of Agriculture and Land Stewardship has released the Weekly Fuel Report and the price of regular unleaded gasoline fell 2 cents this week, averaging $2.92 across Iowa according to AAA.Crude Oil SummaryThe price of global crude oil rose this week on the West Texas Intermediate (WTI) by $3.76 per barrel […]