January 3, 2025

A sharply colder pattern ahead for many; more frequent snows for parts of the Heartland

Looking ahead, the 6- to 10-day outlook calls for the likelihood of below-normal temperatures across the eastern half of the country, as well as the south-central U.S., while warmer-than-normal weather will prevail across the northern High Plains and much of the West.  Meanwhile, near- or below-normal precipitation across much of the country should contrast with […] The post A sharply colder pattern ahead for many; more frequent snows for parts of the Heartland appeared first on Brownfield Ag News. View Full Story

Date is set in April for commissioning of the USS Iowa submarine

More than 500 Iowans have already requested tickets from the U.S. Navy to witness the commissioning of the nation’s newest submarine — named for the state of Iowa. Mat Tanner, a retired Navy Chief submariner and executive director of the USS Iowa Commissioning Committee, says former Iowa First Lady Christie Vilsack is the sub’s sponsor […] View Full Story

A big pattern shift ahead preceded by a Winter storm, centered on the central Plains, Midwest

A colder weather pattern across the central and eastern U.S. will become more fully established over the next 5 days, with freezes expected by early next week in all areas north of a line from south-central Texas to northern Florida.  Readings below 0°F will be common across the north-central U.S. and by early next week […] The post A big pattern shift ahead preceded by a Winter storm, centered on the central Plains, Midwest appeared first on Brownfield Ag News. View Full Story

New state law expands vehicle titling options

A state law that went into effect on New Year’s Day now allows the transfer of motor vehicle titles to be registered in any county. Previous law required title changes to be registered in the county where the new owner of the vehicle lives. Bruce Anderson, president of the Iowa Automobile Dealers Association, said it’s […] View Full Story

Key senator says pre-K key to early literacy gains

The incoming chairman of the Iowa Senate Education Committee says he supports “anything that expands access to preschool.” Republican Senator Lynn Evans is a retired superintendent from Aurelia. “If we’re serious about improving early childhood literacy in this state, we need to ensure our five year olds are hitting our classroom doors kindergarten ready,” Evans […] View Full Story

Charges filed in News Year’s Eve shooting in Pomeroy

The Calhoun County Sheriff’s Department has filed multiple charges against a man involved in a New Year’s Eve shooting in Pomeroy that sent two people to the hospital. Information from the Sheriff’s Department says Nicholas Benedict is facing charges that include reckless use of a firearm, going armed with intent, assault while displaying a dangerous […] View Full Story

Pieh named CEO at Ellsworth Cooperative Creamery

A Wisconsin dairy cooperative board has selected a new chief executive officer.  Ellsworth Cooperative Creamery’s board elevated Kevin Pieh from chief financial officer to CEO, a post Pieh has been serving on an interim basis since early September. Pieh has been with Ellsworth Creamery since 2022.  Before that, he worked with Land O Lakes and […] The post Pieh named CEO at Ellsworth Cooperative Creamery appeared first on Brownfield Ag News. View Full Story