Lumen Technologies plans to end CenturyLink land line service in 20 Iowa communities on October 18. Lumen operates its Iowa land-lines under the brand name CenturyLink. The company said “a small share of customers are still using copper-based home service.” The affected customers are in Ames, Fort Dodge, Farmington, the Iowa City area and a […] View Full Story
The Council Bluffs fire chief says Firefighter/Medic Charles Jones died Thursday following a medical emergency. A 19-year department veteran, officials say Jones responded to emergencies and helped residents during some of their most difficult moments. Council Blufs Fire Chief Robert Schoening calls Jones’ death “a tremendous loss for our entire department. We are deeply grateful […] View Full Story
Railroading enthusiasts will soon have a chance to ride the rails in the style of a century ago while helping several small western Iowa communities preserve past traditions for the future. Melanie Byers, a spokeswoman for the White Pole Road Development Corporation, says the rare opportunity will be next Saturday, October 17th. “The Iowa Interstate […] View Full Story
Harvest quality concerns and disappointing corn prices could change how farmers market their grain this fall. Sam Hudson with Cornbelt Marketing says some producers might be looking to sell soybeans for cash flow while holding onto corn for better pricing opportunities. The post Low corn prices and harvest quality concerns shift grain marketing strategies appeared first on Brownfield Ag News. View Full Story
