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This week on the podcast, Chuck Grassley's post-election town hall and his thoughts on Signalgate, a couple of interesting legislative forums in Western Iowa and an Iowa Sheriff's Facebook post has caused quite the kerfuffle.

On Iowa Politics is a weekly news and analysis podcast that aims to recreate the kinds of conversations that happen when you get political reporters from across Iowa together after the day's deadlines have been met. Tackling anything from local to state to national, On Iowa Politics is your weekly dose of analysis and insight into the issues affecting Iowa.This week on the podcast, what don't we have? A special election. Western Iowa police and church leaders on immigration. Ticket bots and Swifties! Branstad v. Socialists. And, of course, a casino moratorium. This episode was hosted by the Gazette Des Moines Bureau Chief Erin Murphy. It features Gazette Deputy Bureau Chief Tom Barton, Lee Des Moines Bureau Chief Maya Marchel Hoff, Gazette Columnist Todd Dorman, Sarah Watson of the Quad-City Times and Jared McNett of the Sioux City Journal. This episode was produced by Gazette Social Video Producer Bailey Cichon. Comments: erin.murphy@thegazette.com, bailey.cichon@thegazette.com

In this episode, I chat with Jace Elliott. Iowa DNR Whitetail Deer Biologist. In this interview Jace and I chat about the reality of managing Iowa deer herds with EHD in the environment. Jace and I discussed managing deer herds, how many is it ok to take, how those with high EHD cases should manage deer, how the DNR in Western Iowa is working with hunters and landowners to help grow the deer population back to where it was prior to EHD, the future of CWD in Iowa, the role of predators and deer numbers, and how Iowa needs a culture shift to allow more private land access to be more effective in managing deer numbers and recruitment for future hunters.Folks, it's been a wild day. Clearly in the audio you can hear my kids being kids asking questions. I need to go back and listen to the show and see which links I mentioned to provide. I will add links to studies so you folks can inform yourselves as well. Here are the links I do remember:Why Are Deer on the Decline in Western Iowa:https://deerassociation.com/why-are-deer-on-the-decline-in-western-iowa/Both the Doe Hunter Registry and EHD or Bluetongue Reporting Buttons are on same pagehttps://www.iowadnr.gov/Hunting/Deer-Hunting?utm_medium=email&utm_source=govdeliveryDoug Duren's Sharing the Landhttps://www.sharingtheland.com/

Tight end Layne Pryor joins the show. With Layne we talk his background of farming in Western Iowa, playing 8 man football where he and his brother were a dominant force, and what he sees as the ceiling for this year's Panther offense. Panthers are on the road this week to continue MVFC play against the South Dakota State Coyotes. Kick off set for 2PM. Pregame on the Panther Radio Network at 1PM.####This is the Panther Point of View, your source for all things Panthers. Listen on:Apple PodcastsSpotifyAnd MORE! Follow UNI Athletics onXFacebookInstagramYouTube Follow the Voice of the Panthers JW Cox on:XInstagram See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Weather History: On this day in 1938, temperatures reached 97°F in Onawa, tying Iowa's all-time October record. Other high temperatures included 96°F at Little Sioux and Sioux City. Short-Term Forecast: Current conditions are warm and dry, following the driest September on record. Upcoming temperatures expected to reach the upper 80s to low 90s, with cooler nights in the low to mid-40s. Recent Weather Events: Hurricane Helene made landfall in Florida, causing significant rainfall and landslides in North Carolina. Iowa experienced dry, hot, and windy conditions, leading to fire bans in some counties. Temperature Trends: Daily high temperatures were 11 to 15 degrees above average; lows were about 4 to 5 degrees above average. The dry air led to significant temperature drops overnight. Long-Term Forecast: The latest Drought Monitor shows severe drought expanding in parts of Western Iowa. Six to ten-day and eight to fourteen-day outlooks indicate above-average temperatures across Iowa, with a gradient of higher probabilities in the west. Precipitation Outlook: Expected to be below average for both short-term and October forecasts. Specialty Crop Impacts: Dry weather is beneficial for root crop harvesting but can make digging difficult if the ground is too hard. Local Food Purchasing Assistance (LFPA) program received additional funding from USDA, aiding growers. Some growers view LFPA funding as a short-term lifeline for capital improvements rather than a permanent solution. Flower growers faced challenges earlier in the year due to flooding affecting crops like dahlias. Transcript summary provided by perplexity.ai

This week on the podcast, Iowa needs a new lieutenant governor, Libertarians make their case in court, and a Western Iowa pastor has some thoughts about Donald Trump.This episode was hosted by the Gazette Des Moines Bureau Chief Erin Murphy. It features Gazette Deputy Bureau Chief Tom Barton, Sarah Watson of the Quad City Times, Jared McNett of the Sioux City Journal and Gazette columnist Todd Dorman.Comments: erin.murphy@thegazette.com, bailey.cichon@thegazette.com

On the latest episode of Outdoor Adventures, Brownfield's Brent Barnett sits down with Iowa DNR state deer biologist Jace Elliott about rising concerns over a declining whitetail deer population in western Iowa. The DNR has been hosting public listening sessions with western Iowa hunters and landowners during the month of July.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

On this week's episode, severe flooding in Western Iowa, a carbon capture pipeline gets approval from Iowa regulators, and the Iowa Supreme Court ruling on abortion.This episode was hosted by the Gazette Des Moines Bureau Chief Erin Murphy. It features Gazette Deputy Bureau Chief Tom Barton, Lee Des Moines Bureau Chief Caleb McCullough and Sarah Watson of The Quad City Times.This episode was produced by Bailey Cichon. Intro music is “Chillin' with Jeris” by Copperhead. Outro music is “Spotlight" by ChiSongWriter ft. Alicia Moneé.Comments: erin.murphy@thegazette.com, bailey.cichon@thegazette.com

The wait is over! The Doc Talk Podcast returns have a short hiatus because of family obligations and vacations. Our guest on episode 14 is Steve Warren. The Springfield, Missouri native had several colleges to choose from when he was getting recruited. He picked Nebraska for one reason: winning! After a short NFL career, Warren returned to Nebraska to finish his degree. After that, he stayed here and started the Dream Foundation, coached high school football, and eventually started the Warren Academy. Steve and his team train the best high school football players in Nebraska and Western Iowa. The goal is to get them to the next level. One of his prize pupils is his son, Braylen. The Omaha Westside quarterback will be a sophomore and already has a scholarship offer from Iowa State. More will follow. Many topics are discussed in this episode, and you can hear Steve's passion for making a difference, not just with kids on the football field but in life. This podcast would not be possible without our sponsors! Please give them business. G-defy Shoes! Take care of your feet! There's no better shoe on the market to relieve ankle, knee, and back pain than Gravity Defyer's VersoShock Technology. Get revolutionary comfort in a wide variety of styles. And just for Doc Talk Podcast listeners, use the promo code: DOCTALK20 at checkout to get a $20 discount on orders of $100 or more before taxes and shipping. Use the promo code DOCTALK30 to get a $30 discount on orders of $150 or more before taxes and shipping.  Husker Hounds Two locations in the Omaha area! They have everything you want for the summer, and you can start planning for the fall football season! If you aren't close to Omaha, order online at Husker Hounds.  The Orr Law Group The Orr Law Group can handle all your litigation needs. Connor Orr is also our NIL expert and resident sports agent. Contact Connor at 402-408-6488 or email him connor@orrlawgrp.com or go online to orrlawgrp.com. Centris Federal Credit Union Centris is celebrating its 90th year! And they will be with us for another season of the Doc's Diagnosis. HUGE Announcement from Centris.  Mark Saturday, July 27th, on your calendar for the Centris MusicFest at Stinson Park in Omaha. 2:00 until 10:00. Food Trucks, Fireworks, and music! Owen Justice is on Stage at 6:30!   HUSKER MAX A big thank you to HuskerMax.com for distributing the Doc Talk Podcast. Lots of voices at Husker Max, and that's why it's the go-to source for Husker News. Visit them often at HuskerMax.com!

On this episode of GOHUNT's Western Rookie Podcast, Brian Has guest Jacob Myrtue on to talk about turkey season, decoy ideas, and doing your own taxidermy! Jacob is from NW Iowa and loves smacking gobblers each year both in his homestate and out west. Jacob shares some of the tactics and strategies they have been using over the past few years to put birds on the ground. Brian and Jacob also talk about doing your own taxidermy and making some life-sized turkey mounts and using them as decoys! Click the link below to check out more from Jacob   https://www.instagram.com/bucked_up186/ Connect with Brian Krebs https://linktr.ee/thewesternrookie Have Questions or Comments? Send an email to Brian@westernrookie.com!   Sponsors and Discounts: GOHUNT Insider - $50 Gear Shop Credit with code WESTERN https://alnk.to/g3aa8L4 GOHUNT Gear Shop – 10% off most items with code WESTERN https://alnk.to/e75Pm4u GOHUNT Explorer Mapping Only - $20 Gear Shop Credit with code WESTERN https://alnk.to/4BEUo3x Save $150 on Steelhead Outdoors Gun Safes with code WESTERNROOKIE https://tr.ee/fbNvbFXX6Q Save10% on Maverick Hunting Blinds & Accessories with code WESTERNROOKIE https://tr.ee/vWHcxHKo4u Save 10% on Ollin Digiscoping Adapters with code TWOBUCKS https://tr.ee/ZE1XcQ-fbb Save 20% on your first order at Bull Elk Beard Oil with code TWOBUCKS https://tr.ee/X4mp2wWCRK Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

On this episode of GOHUNT's  Western Rookie Podcast, Brian Has guest Jacob Myrtue on to talk about turkey season, decoy ideas, and doing your own taxidermy!Jacob is from NW Iowa and loves smacking gobblers each year both in his homestate and out west. Jacob shares some of the tactics and strategies they have been using over the past few years to put birds on the ground. Brian and Jacob also talk about doing your own taxidermy and making some life-sized turkey mounts and using them as decoys! Click the link below to check out more from Jacob https://www.instagram.com/bucked_up186/Connect with Brian Krebshttps://linktr.ee/thewesternrookieHave Questions or Comments? Send an email to Brian@westernrookie.com! Sponsors and Discounts:GOHUNT Insider - $50 Gear Shop Credit with code WESTERNhttps://alnk.to/g3aa8L4GOHUNT Gear Shop – 10% off most items with code WESTERNhttps://alnk.to/e75Pm4uGOHUNT Explorer Mapping Only - $20 Gear Shop Credit with code WESTERNhttps://alnk.to/4BEUo3xSave $150 on Steelhead Outdoors Gun Safes with code WESTERNROOKIEhttps://tr.ee/fbNvbFXX6QSave10% on Maverick Hunting Blinds & Accessories with code WESTERNROOKIEhttps://tr.ee/vWHcxHKo4uSave 10% on Ollin Digiscoping Adapters with code TWOBUCKShttps://tr.ee/ZE1XcQ-fbbSave 20% on your first order at Bull Elk Beard Oil with code TWOBUCKShttps://tr.ee/X4mp2wWCRK

On this episode of GOHUNT's  Western Rookie Podcast, Brian Has guest Jacob Myrtue on to talk about turkey season, decoy ideas, and doing your own taxidermy!Jacob is from NW Iowa and loves smacking gobblers each year both in his homestate and out west. Jacob shares some of the tactics and strategies they have been using over the past few years to put birds on the ground. Brian and Jacob also talk about doing your own taxidermy and making some life-sized turkey mounts and using them as decoys! Click the link below to check out more from Jacob https://www.instagram.com/bucked_up186/Connect with Brian Krebshttps://linktr.ee/thewesternrookieHave Questions or Comments? Send an email to Brian@westernrookie.com! Sponsors and Discounts:GOHUNT Insider - $50 Gear Shop Credit with code WESTERNhttps://alnk.to/g3aa8L4GOHUNT Gear Shop – 10% off most items with code WESTERNhttps://alnk.to/e75Pm4uGOHUNT Explorer Mapping Only - $20 Gear Shop Credit with code WESTERNhttps://alnk.to/4BEUo3xSave $150 on Steelhead Outdoors Gun Safes with code WESTERNROOKIEhttps://tr.ee/fbNvbFXX6QSave10% on Maverick Hunting Blinds & Accessories with code WESTERNROOKIEhttps://tr.ee/vWHcxHKo4uSave 10% on Ollin Digiscoping Adapters with code TWOBUCKShttps://tr.ee/ZE1XcQ-fbbSave 20% on your first order at Bull Elk Beard Oil with code TWOBUCKShttps://tr.ee/X4mp2wWCRK

- Court order moves fatal crew club lawsuit against ISU to trial- Here's how closing Hills Elementary saves the Iowa City School District $1.66 million- Western Iowa man dies as spate of tornadoes hits the state

Simon is reading your text on last hour's topic of a new AI home security system, armed with paintballs and tear gas. Nothing scary about that.... Also on Fun Friday, you can visit an active volcano in Antarctica and be showered with gold! On more serious notes, Sue Danielson from the WHO Radio news room updates us on the sever weather crossing through Western Iowa. And on the campus of George Washington University, a protestor is carrying a horrifying sign that reads: "Final Solution".

Episode Summary Historical Lightning Incident: In 1902, a resident of Creston, Iowa, was struck by lightning twice during the same storm. Remarkably, he survived both strikes. The first lightning strike rendered him unconscious, but he woke up due to the ensuing heavy rainfall and continued his journey home, where he was struck a second time. Forecast for Iowa: The forecast indicates an active jet stream pulling low pressures across the state. Between now and Sunday, there's a potential for severe weather in portions of Iowa, including hail, high winds, and possibly tornadoes. Widespread rainfall is expected, with a potential for 2 to 4 inches across the state. Southeast Iowa may see the highest rainfall totals, while eastern Iowa could receive around 2 inches. The temperature in Iowa for April is near normal but slightly warmer. Warmer air masses are expected due to the Gulf being wide open for moisture influx. Dew points will likely be in the 50s and 60s, given the abundant moisture. While not super uncomfortable, it might feel a little sticky as it gets warmer, especially in the absence of rain.  Severe Weather Potential: The convective outlook indicates a slight risk statewide for severe weather, including hail, wind, and potentially tornadoes. Western Iowa is at an enhanced risk, depending on whether the sky clears during the day. The timing of clearing skies and the formation of a dry slot play a crucial role in severe weather development. Sunshine can warm the surface, create instability, and lead to thunderstorms with large hail and tornado potential. Rooting for Clearing Skies?: If you're a grower with crops to care for, you might want to root for clearing skies. However, striking a balance is essential—clearing skies without breaking the cap (which maintains instability) is ideal. The availability of convective potential energy (CAPE) determines the severity of thunderstorms. Climate Outlook: The next couple of weeks show signals for warmth and wetness, which is beneficial for restoring soil moisture. While there has been above-average precipitation in 2024, it's not enough to fully overcome the 3-4 year deficits caused by drought. The wet signal is good for planting and crop progress but may limit fieldwork due to excess moisture. Looking ahead, there are still signals for heat and equal chances of precipitation during the summer. Soil Loss and Tillage: Heavy rains (2 to 4 inches) can lead to soil loss, so land management practices like reducing tillage are important to consider. For growers of annual vegetables, tillage remains common, but some are exploring no-till techniques. Specialty Crops: Sweet corn is on track for a pre-4th of July harvest. Overwintered cilantro and spinach are bolting, and you're experimenting with different varieties. Overwintered Cut flowers like snapdragons, foxgloves, and bupleurum are close to blooming, benefiting from the warmth and moisture. Clovergold Flower Farm is using spring annual weeds like penny cress as fillers in bouquets—they add greenery and white flowers. Fruit Crops: Strawberry King blooms are appearing on some varieties. The “king blooms” are the largest and the first to open. Unfortunately, they got damaged by cold temperatures, resulting in a black center and no fruit development. However, the next round of flowers (bright green) looks promising for a good crop, albeit with decreased yield due to the initial damage. Growers are surprised at how well the grapes are looking despite challenges. Asparagus Incident: A grower in Jasper County had an incident with herbicide spraying. The neighbor sprayed 2,4-D on a windy day, but the grower covered everything with frost fabric except for the asparagus. The asparagus spears that were already up showed a classic symptom of herbicide contact (a crooked shape). The grower removed those affected spears, and the next round of asparagus is unaffected. Aster Yellows Phytoplasma - Comparison to 2012: In 2012, many growers faced issues with Aster yellows phytoplasma on garlic. The disease is spread by the Aster Leaf Hopper coming from the South. Comparison to 2012 Drought: While it's challenging to make an exact comparison, there are echoes this year of certain elements of the 2012 drought. The intensity of the 2012 second wave of drought was significant. The current drought is structurally different but still poses challenges. Growing Degree Days (GDD): By April 1st, the accumulation of growing degree days (GDD) was almost 400 in 2012. This year, we are closer to 200 GDD, indicating slower progress. Leafhoppers appeared earlier than usual in spring 2012 and affected garlic and small grains. Aster Yellows Phytoplasma: Aster yellows is caused by a phytoplasma and affects various plants, including garlic. Leafhoppers transmit the phytoplasma from infected plants to healthy ones. Symptoms include early yellowing of garlic leaves. Roguing out affected plants is essential to prevent further spread. Phytoplasmas: Phytoplasmas are derived from bacteria but behave like parasites. They cannot live independently and rely on vectors (like leafhoppers) for transmission.

In this episode of Rural Health Leadership Radio, hosted by Dr. Bill Auxier and Sydney Grant, we welcome another young rural health leader, Alana Monson Administrative Fellow at Trinity Health in Des Moines, Iowa. Just months after graduating with a Master's in Health Administration, Alana found herself in the role of interim CEO at Manning Regional Healthcare Center, a critical access hospital close to her hometown in Iowa.  In our conversation, she discusses how she rapidly transitioned her leadership skills, adapting to the role thanks to a lot of trust from her team. Her story is a testament to the potential for young leaders to make significant contributions to healthcare in rural settings. “If you were ever facing a challenge or responsibility that might seem daunting to you, just do it because your future will thank you for the growth” -Alana Monson Alana Monson is an administrative fellow with Trinity Health – MercyOne in Des Moines, Iowa and recently served as Interim Chief Executive Officer for Manning Regional Healthcare Center in Manning, Iowa. Alana grew up in rural Western Iowa and graduated from the University of Iowa with her Bachelor of Business Administration in Accounting in 2020 and Master of Health Administration in 2023.  While pursuing her graduate degree, she worked with classmates to form the Student Association for Rural Health. In addition to her experience as CEO at a critical access hospital, Alana also has experience working for a Medicare administrative contractor, an academic medical center, a health system, and serving on the Iowa Rural Health Association board.

In today's podcast, Paul has a conversation with Kelly Garrett of Western Iowa. Kelly was a Top Producer of the Year candidate this year and farms and raises cattle. He also is a partner in a trucking operation that is very unique and a partner in Xtreme Ag and other entrepreneurial pursuits.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The (8-6) Riverside Bulldogs basketball team has had a mixed year for the program with the third spot at the top of the Western Iowa Conference. Riverside started off the year 3-0 with wins against AHSTW, IKM-Manning, and Griswold. Senior Grady Jeppesen looked as sharp as ever and the Bulldogs were building up to be the top team in the WIC. Their next four games saw them go 1-3 in conference play and it was time for Riverside to take a step back and revaluate. Head Coach Nick Kroon decided he would have his team to focus on shooting with the lack of size on this year's roster.  Coach Kroon explained that the Bulldog's need to bring their best game every night considering how competitive the WIC has shaped up to be this year. https://www.kjan.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/01/Margin-of-Error.mp3 A key focal point for the Riverside offense has been the stellar play from Grady Jeppesen who's averaging over 26 points a game and leading the team in assists at 46 and rebounds with 98. The progress and improvement for Jeppesen comes from the time spent in the weight room. https://www.kjan.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/01/Grady-J-today.mp3 Second in points behind Grady Jeppesen is senior Mason McCready at 11.5 points per game. For his senior year McCready wanted to focus and taking better shots and having a larger role in the offense. McCready's refinement is something Coach Kroon is well aware of. https://www.kjan.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/01/Mason-McCradee.mp3 Another player that has impressed Bulldog fans and the rest of his team is the only freshman starter for Riverside Cole Jeppesen. In critical situations Cole Jeppesen is normally assigned the most talented offensive player for the other team and his job is to lock them down. It is not an easy role, but one Jeppesen excels at. https://www.kjan.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/01/Cole-Jeppsen.mp3 The WIC is especially competitive this year for the Bulldogs and still coach Kroon believes his team can win every team they face. They just have to be aware of the margin of error and play at their best. https://www.kjan.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/01/Win-or-lose-every-game.mp3 Riverside is gearing up for a road game Thursday against the (0-1) Iowa School For The Deaf.

For most teams a six-point loss and a two-game losing streak just stings. However, for Riverside Head Coach Mitch Rice and the (5-4) Bulldogs they came away with optimism after a 48-42 loss against the top Western Iowa conference team Treynor. The Bulldogs played the Cardinals as close as anyone in the WIC this year and gave Coach Rice an opportunity to show his young team the potential they've been playing with. https://www.kjan.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/01/Riverside-BEtter-Treynor.mp3 Coach Rice is candid about the youth of his squad. Out of the 13 players on the roster, 7 of them are freshman. With so many freshmen in a 10-player rotation, it has brought slight growing pains this season and yet Riverside still has wins over Essex, IKM-Manning, Griswold, Missouri Valley, and Red Oak. That level of success had Coach Rice explain to his team that after Christmas break nobody will be viewed as a freshman. The expectations will only increase for this group. https://www.kjan.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/01/Riverside-13-girls-out-rest-of-the-season.mp3 A player that has met expectations for Riverside is junior Elly Henderson who has played selfless basketball. Second on the team in assists with 18 and leading scorer at 58 points. Coach Rice wants to see her attack the basket more and hone her offensive ability. https://www.kjan.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/01/Riverside-Henderson.mp3 Sydney Somers is another freshman on this Bulldog's team that impressed Coach Rice with her work effort throughout the season. Somers is second on the team with rebounds at 33 and tied at second in scoring with 53. https://www.kjan.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/01/Riverside-Summers.mp3 Riverside dropped their first game in 2024 to Logan-Magnolia 42-31.

The (5-4) AHSTW Lady Vikes had a bumpy start to the season with a 1-2 record and saw both Ava Paulsen and Bella Lamp go down with injuries.  Since then, Head Coach Jason McCall used his team's focus and depth of experience from his seniors to go 4-1 in Western Iowa conference play. When asked about why his team has played so competitively and efficiently against Western Iowa opponents. Coach McCall credits the ambitious and confident attitude the Lady Vikes carry with them into all of their Western Iowa matchups. https://www.kjan.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/01/AHSTW-5-1-conference-record.mp3 One of the key ingredients for a fierce AHSTW squad is the effort from leading scorer and rebounder Delaney Goshorn. Goshorn is over the 14-point mark per game and has hooked 53 rebounds on the year.  Coach McCall gives kudos to the progress he has seen Goshhorn make since the start of the year. https://www.kjan.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/01/AHSTW-Delaney-Goshorn.mp3 Coach McCall also explained that the Lady Vikes high winning percentage in the WIC is not solely from Goshorn but the other seniors on the team. High effort and consistency from players like Sadi Paulsen with 51 points and Ella Langer who leads the team in steals at 23. https://www.kjan.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/01/AHSTW-Senior-Class.mp3 This Friday AHSTW is back in action, and it will be a special game for McCall. Friday night will be his first senior night as a head coach and he anticipates being a little emotional. https://www.kjan.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/01/AHSTW-Senior-Night.mp3 The Lady Vikes opponent on Friday is the (6-4) Tri-Center Trojans who are one spot below in the conference standings. The Trojans have played their best when feeding the ball to junior Alexis Flaharty who averages close to 12 points a game. AHSTW is concentrated on the expected toughness of this game. https://www.kjan.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/01/AHSTW-Tri-Center.mp3 Tipoff is set for 6:00pm in Avoca.

The (4-6) Audubon Wheelers basketball team used the Christmas break wisely giving time off for their players to rest in preparation for the second half of the season. The Wheelers started the year off 1-4, with their only victory from a last place Missouri Valley team. Head Coach Darran Miller knew something had to change and decided to shift his team's focus to defense and saw them gel better together.  Audubon went on to win the next 3 out of 5 with strong wins against Riverside and Boyer Valley. Coach Miller credits the higher intensity on defense and rebounding for the Wheelers recent success. https://www.kjan.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/01/Audubon-3-2-turn-around.mp3 A large part of the Wheelers dynamic has been the play of senior Edward Miller on both sides of the floor. Miller is averaging over 15 points and close to 9 boards per game. Coach Miller mentioned that Edward Miller does a nice job of deciding when to attack the basket or settling for an outside shot. https://www.kjan.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/01/Audubon-Edward-Miller.mp3 Miller is not the only high contributor for Audubon. Junior Aaron Olsen is the second highest scorer on the team with 10.9 points per game and has 24 steals. Now through 10 games into the year and Coach Miller notices that he has team who has no problem hustling for the ball. This year's group does not get easily intimidated and will play as hard as they can through all four quarters. https://www.kjan.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/01/Audubon-identity-10-games-in.mp3 Audubon resumes Western Iowa conference action this Friday on the road against a (3-6) IKM-Manning team who share a similar 3-2 record in their last 5 games. The Wolves are led by sophomore Ben Ramsey averaging over 16 points a game and a respectable 35% from behind the arc as a team. Coach Miller has his team looking to be a cohesive defensive unit to have 2024 start off with an Audubon win. https://www.kjan.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/01/Audubon-vs-IKM-Manning-Friday.mp3 Tipoff is set for 7:15pm Friday January 5th.

Harvest rolls on even as rain and snow roll in. Our I-80 harvest tour begins to look at the hard parts of bringing in the crop. Plus, a shootout at a farm in Western Iowa.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Producer Curt Behrends from Cass County, Iowa tells us what he's seeing come out of his soybean field and about the timely rainfall he saw mid-summer to get the crop to the finish line. State Entomologist Robin Pruisner discusses invasive plant diseases and pests that they have been researching and preparing to fend off. Paragon Investments' Jamey Kohake ends today's show with a market update with grains now slightly higher getting closer to the close.

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Three veteran journalists in western Iowa have joined forces to serve English and Spanish-speaking residents with a free weekly newspaper.

On this episode of the podcast we talk to Zach Hemmingsen from Walnut, Iowa. Zach races a hobby stock weekly in Western Iowa. He was featured this week in an article on Outside Groove. Zach races an open motor and was claimed in weekly action at the Shelby County Speedway at the end of May. He refused the claim, was suspended for a month from IMCA competition and fined $1,000 for his refusal to sell. Zach tells us all the details on this podcast. Why he refused, the open motor vs. the crate engine, the claim value, what it costs to get an open motor and more on this episode.

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Tune in as Northwest Iowa Dairy Specialist Fred Hall visits with dairy producer Gerrit Davelaar. They'll talk about the upcoming dairy open house at Hickory Hill Farms. For more details go to: https://www.wiadairy.com/june-open-house 

Hugh covers the news of the morning with news clips and talks with Salena Zito, Jake Sherman, Josh Kraushaar, and Robert C. O'Brien.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

This is Stephen Schmidt from the Gazette digital news desk and I'm here with your update for Tuesday, February 14.Tuesday's weather will still feel like Spring, but it will be the cold version of spring where it's windy and rainy. Judging from the probability charts from the National Weather Service it looks like it could rain all day in the Cedar Rapids area, with the highest likelihood from noon to 6 p.m. The high will be near 48 degrees with a strong breeze. On Tuesday night it will be cloudy, with a low of around 36 degrees. The wind will pick up speed as well, gusting as high as 40 mph.A month after announcing plans to relocate and cut services in Iowa City, Kirkwood Community College announced plans Monday to close two programs, downsize a third and eliminate faculty and staff positions to “bring future budgets in line with expected revenue.”Specifically, the Cedar Rapids-based Kirkwood is closing its Dental Technology program and its Energy Production and Distribution Technologies program “due to low enrollment.” The closures will become official once all current students complete their studies in those areas, Kirkwood officials said.The college also is changing its truck driving program within its Continuing Education and Training Services division, again, due to low enrollment numbers over the last five years. Those changes will end the “behind-the-wheel” portion of the school's commercial driver's license program after the current class finishes.The decision followed a long-term viability analysis and is being made in light of the “significant and ongoing cost of maintaining up-to-date technology and equipment.”Kirkwood didn't immediately release the internal review of its operations that compelled the closure of its for-credit programs or the long-term viability analysis of its truck driving program. It didn't share current enrollments of the affected programs. Nor did it immediately provide specific numbers of faculty and staff positions cut. Iowa's state transportation commission would be required to prioritize making Highway 30 four lanes under a bill advanced by a panel of state lawmakers.A Senate transportation subcommittee Monday advanced to full committee Senate File 111 by Sen. Chris Cournoyer, R-Le Claire, which would require the state to make the entire length of Highway 30 four lanes — including a 40-mile stretch between DeWitt and Lisbon and between Carroll and Ogden in Western Iowa.Economic developers, business leaders and government officials in Clinton County have advocated for the better part of two decades for the state to modify and expand Highway 30 between DeWitt and Lisbon to four lanes.Representatives with Grow Clinton County, which works to promote business growth in the region, told lawmakers such a project would spur rural business development, foster population growth, improve roadway safety, lessen congestion on Interstate 80 and match the majority of Highway 30's cross-state footprint.Cedar Rapids nonprofit Matthew 25 was chosen as one of five organizations to receive part of a $150,000 campaign to fight hunger across the country.As a front line organization fighting food insecurity locally, Matthew 25 was named a 2023 recipient of $15,000 from the Simply Organic Giving Fund. The fund is a charitable arm of Simply Organic, a leader in organic herbs and spices under the Norway, Iowa-based Frontier Co-Op family of brands.In addition to

Channel Seeds Technical Agronomist Matthew Nelson tell us what he's looking at in terms of weather coming up in the spring including dryness remaining in Western Iowa on the drought monitor, and traits that they have added to fight off corn rootworm. On the eve of the 2023 Iowa Ag Expo, we talk with one of the exhibitors, Don Van Houweling from Van Wall Equipment about what they will have on display including their new NutriProbe technology as well as the demonstrations they will have at their booth. We wrap up the show with some market insight from Paragon Investments' Jamey Kohake as soybeans remain double-digits stronger near the close.

Today we're speaking with Donna Dostal. Donna is the president and CEO at the Community Foundation for Western Iowa, which is dedicated to creating a lasting legacy by engaging citizens and communities for durable change, and fostering a culture of philanthropy. Welcome to Agency for Change Podcast! 

Farmers are encouraged to get off to the right start when considering building or growing a livestock farm. Western Iowa farmer Mike Dickinson says the Coalition to Support Iowa's Farmers helped them responsibly plan ahead when expanding their operation.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Charles George Missions Presents: Day 20, “Out of the Manger” The winner and undefeated champion for all time remains, Jesus Christ, It is finished!  Hello and welcome to Day 20, of our Christmas Podcast entitled, “Out of the Manger.” Today we are going to talk about Jesus, our Champion. It's time to take Him “Out of the Manger.”If you are joining us for the first time, we invite you to listen to our previous daily podcasts which began on December 1st. In each podcast we have a new contributor share their favorite Christmas memory, gift, scripture or song. These podcasts are brought to encourage you and to celebrate the birth of Jesus. Stay with us to the end to hear Christmas music and announcements.Today's memory share is from emails sent in from Larry who lives near Northeast Iowa, and Katie from Western Iowa. Their Christmas memories are all about family. Apostle Charles will read Larry's submission and I will read Katie's submission. This is Stephanie Wright. Let's join Larry and Katie now.If you want to contact us or comment on this podcast, please visit our website at cgmissions.com/podcast where all episodes are available by category in series format. We can also be reached on Instagram at @cgmissions, and on YouTube @cgmissions. CGM is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit. Donations may be made on our website: www.cgmissions.com

Bennett Blake talks about the 10 teams he cover's in Western Iowa.

This is Stephen Schmidt from the Gazette digital news desk and I'm here with your update for Thursday, October 27.It will be another pleasant fall day on Thursday. According to the National Weather Service it will be partly sunny in the Cedar Rapids area with a high near 58 degrees. On Thursday night it will be partly cloudy, with a low of around 37 degrees.Art Sathoff, the recently retired superintendent of the Indianola Community School District, was named Wednesday as the interim superintendent of the Cedar Rapids Community School District.The vote was 6-1, with Dexter Merschbrock opposed. He did not give an explanation from the dais of his vote.Former Superintendent Noreen Bush, 51, died Sunday. She was diagnosed with cancer more than two years ago. Friends and colleagues said Bush was a “rock star,” “leader among leaders” and a “model for doing what's right for kids.”Bush went on family medical leave in September. The school board approved her resignation letter last month, effective June 30, setting in motion a superintendent search process.Former president Donald Trump is coming to Iowa next month to campaign for the Republicans on the ballot, and, presumably, himself.Trump plans to hold a campaign rally at Sioux City's Gateway Airport on Thursday, Nov. 3 — just five days before Election Day, the Trump campaign announced Wednesday.Trump plans to deliver remarks in support of his effort to advance his agenda and to energize voters to support Republican candidates Trump has endorsed, including Grassley and Iowa Gov. Kim Reynolds, the Trump campaign said.Trump's last visit to Iowa was just more than a year ago: he endorsed Grassley — to a mixed reaction from the crowd gathered at the Iowa State Fairgrounds — during a rally last October.This time, Trump will be speaking in the hometown of Mike Franken, the Democratic opponent who is running closer to Grassley than any of Grassley's previous six re-election opponents, according to polling and fundraising. A recent Mediacom/Des Moines Register Iowa Poll said Franken was within 3 percentage points of Grassley, who won his previous six re-election bids by an average of 35 points.Navigator Heartland Greenway this week became the second developer of a carbon dioxide sequestration pipeline to ask Iowa regulars to allow it to use eminent domain to force landowners to sell it easements for the underground hazardous pipeline route.In a filing Tuesday with the three-member Iowa Utilities Board, Navigator asked for a permit to build its C02 pipeline from Northwest to Southeast Iowa for 811 miles.Early this year, another CO2 pipeline developer — Summit Carbon Solutions — also asked regulators to allow it to use eminent domain to build its pipeline through 30 Iowa counties in Northern and Western Iowa, according to its permit application.Developers of CO2 pipelines stand to get billions of dollars in tax subsidies.Iowa law gives the Iowa Utilities Board authority to allow eminent domain for things like electric transmission lines and underground pipelines. To be granted this power, municipal governments or private companies must show their projects serve a public use. If the power of eminent domain is granted, a county compensation commission determines fair market value for the properties.

Tonight's 1st guest, Jamie Jones has had a lot of paranormal experiences, but one of his favorite experiences happened while he was working for a prestigious man, in Marshall, Michigan. This man owned one of the most beautiful homes in Marshall. His home was built in the early 1800's and while his home was a thing of beauty, let's just say that it came with baggage. That baggage is one of the things that lead Jamie to find it to be so appealing, though.Tonight's 2nd guest has had paranormal experiences that have ranged from funny to terrifying. All of her encounters happened in Western Iowa. All of her experiences happened on a farm that her grandparents owned and built. Her 1st paranormal experience happened there when she was around 13 years old. You see, it was late at night and in the wee hours, she saw a full-body apparition in her bedroom. That was just the 1st of multiple experiences she went on to have. All of which, she's going to share with you, on tonight's show. If you've had a paranormal experience and would like to be a guest on the show, please go to https://www.MyParaEx.com and let us know.Thanks for listening!

Jamie talks with Al Giese, a farmer in O'Brien County, Iowa, where record-setting land prices are the talk of the area. A dry summer means corn on corn yields are taking a hit, but prices remain high because of extreme demand due to ethanol and feed lots in Iowa. Want more? Check out this Ag Web article: https://www.agweb.com/news/business/farmland/new-record-iowa-farm-joins-26000-acre-clubFollow us on social media! FB:  https://m.facebook.com/thewatertableag/ Twitter:  https://twitter.com/thewatertableag/Website:  https://www.watertable.ag/the-podcast/Find us on Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/podcast/id1538507698Subscribe to our Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/001MKyL5nMw6jUpuuz9aGdListen on Google Podcasts: https://podcasts.google.com/feed/aHR0cHM6Ly9mZWVkcy5idXp6c3Byb3V0LmNvbS8xMzg5OTEwLnJzcw== Episode Topics:  0:00 Welcome to The Water Table Podcast0:33 Al Giese, Farmer in Northwest Iowa1:10 Soybean harvest – done!1:17 Corn harvest – 2/3 done, but the wind is wreaking havoc1:30 Yields lag behind last year thanks to a lack of moisture3:00 Variable yields; corn, 175-210 bushels per acre; soybeans, 55-65 bushels per acre3:18 Corn on corn takes a big hit4:04 Revenue per acre is still strong4:30 Ammonia application – a big question mark4:45 An on-time spring, but very spotty moisture5:45 Next year – prices look good but input costs are up7:00 Export demand is lagging, the Mighty Mississippi is low7:45 The 3-legged stool in agriculture: exports, livestock and biofuels, especially ethanol8:37 Biggest concern is subsoil moisture8:55 Record land price set in Western Iowa, $26k per acre10:35 Who is buying – investors or farmers?12:30 Challenges and benefits12:55 Wrapping up – have a safe harvest!

Wheat prices moved higher early in the week in response to strong gains in US Chicago Board of Trade (CBOT) corn futures, which rose to a two-month high. Corn futures rose in reaction to disappointing results from the Pro Farmer Crop Tour as it progressed through the main corn-producing states. Iowa is the world's number one corn producer, yet yields from Western Iowa were reported at 181.12 bu/ac, which has fallen from 183.96 bu/ac last year and is lower than the three-year average of 183.47 bu/ac. During current intense volatility, markets can move significantly - sometimes in a matter of minutes and outside regular hours. Our MyFarm platform is free to Frontier customers and offers 24-7 access to market information and live grain prices, as well as the option to sell grain at a time that's more convenient. Find out more: www.frontierag.co.uk/myfarminfoFor other topical updates and advice from our experts, subscribe to our blog: www.frontierag.co.uk/blog/subscribeFollow Frontier Agriculture on Twitter at www.twitter.com/FrontierAg Our GDPR privacy policy was updated on August 8, 2022. Visit acast.com/privacy for more information.

On today's show, we discuss the pullback in grains after plenty of fund buying to start the day in corn, soybeans and wheat. How much is this week's crop tour playing into the markets midweek? What are we seeing for macro factors in China and the U.S. dollar that are playing into the markets? Mike Zuzolo of Global Commodity Analytics joins us to discuss the trade. Learn more at https://www.globalcommresearch.com. Also, we kick off the show with a look at the latest news in the global fertilizer market. Plenty of worries and developments in Europe as well as prices moving back higher. Josh Linville, Vice President of Fertilizer at StoneX joins us to discuss. Lastly, we catch up with Ted Seifried of Zaner Ag Hedge. He is one of the scouts on the western leg of this week's crop tour and he gives us an update from Western Iowa. Today's show is brought to you by Growmark/FS; learn more at https://www.growmark.com.

1. Grain and Soybean Futures Drop in Overnight Trading; 2. Ethanol Production Falls to Three-Month Low; 3. Strong Storms Possible in Parts of Eastern Nebraska, Western Iowa

1. Grain and Soybean Futures Drop in Overnight Trading; 2. Ethanol Production Falls to Three-Month Low; 3. Strong Storms Possible in Parts of Eastern Nebraska, Western Iowa

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Iowa Attorney General candidate Brenna Bird made a stop in Atlantic on the campaign trail on Wednesday. Bird is the current Guthrie County Attorney and has roots in Western Iowa. https://www.kjan.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/06/BrennaBird1.mp3 Bird said she decided to run for Attorney General because she thinks she can do a better job and get a fresh face in a position that has been held by the same person since 1978. She said she has enjoyed helping Iowans as a prosecutor and believes supporting law enforcement should be a big priority for the Attorney General. https://www.kjan.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/06/BrennaBird2.mp3 Bird said defending Iowans' constitutional rights and keeping the federal government in check is another big piece of the job. https://www.kjan.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/06/BrennaBird3.mp3 Bird has a long family history in agriculture and she said she is ready to defend the industry. https://www.kjan.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/06/BrennaBird4.mp3 You can find out more about Brenna Bird by checking out her website at birdforiowa.com or on her facebook page. Listen to the full interview with Brenna Bird below.

At an imposing 6'7, this week's Moonlighter might look the part but his path to professional sports had a dog leg or two. Sean Johnson grew up an athlete playing hockey and baseball and though he made a run at a professional baseball career, it was his skills from the ice that has helped him to launch. Johnson is now making a name for himself in professional long drive golf competitions.    Sean Johnson has Iowa family connections but it was baseball that brought him to Western Iowa from Colorado. Johnson was recruited to play baseball for the Reivers in 2012. He joined one of the top JUCO programs in the country but had to adapt quickly to the rigors of college ball. Johnson was selected in the 31st round of the 2013 MLB draft by the Chicago Cubs after his freshman season. He chose to stay in Council Bluffs for the 2014 season and went 10-1 while helping Iowa Western win the 2014 national championship. He went on to play for Ole Miss in the SEC for three seasons. Injuries derailed his progress some while playing in the top conference and the biggest stadiums in college baseball. Johnson went on to play 4 seasons of independent ball before making the decision to hang up his spikes.     Growing up, hockey was actually his best sport for the self described baby giraffe. Johnson was an aggressive player and opponents knew he was trying to use his slapshot to put it in the back of the net. His prep career included some elite competition and opportunities on the ice. In addition to baseball and hockey, Johnson loved to bomb golf balls almost 400 yards as a teenager. The combination of his height, athleticism and training as a hockey player allowed him to jump right into long drive competitions. Literally, just after his baseball career ended due to injury he Googled professional long drive and teed up a new career.    From that first competition, Johnson got picked up by a coach to learn how actually develop as a long-drive golfer. He started working with Coach Bobby Peterson and converted his baseball & hockey swing into a true long-drive golf swing. Peterson swings it at 200+ MPH and is really just getting started on his new profession. The Professional Long Drive Association is just taking off and Johnson has the skills to be one of its stars.

Jeff Shudak, President of Western Iowa AFL-CIO, appeared on the America's Work Force Union Podcast to speak about the effects of anti-labor legislation in Iowa. He also explained how the AFL-CIO and Western Iowa Labor Federation have helped the striking workers at Kellogg's and John Deere.        United Auto Workers Legislative Coordinator Desiree Hoffman joined the podcast to discuss the future of the electric vehicle tax credits, the Striking Workers Healthcare Protection Act and how parts of the Build Back Better Bill may still become law one day.

This trip has been one that has been developing for several years. We have built a great relationship with very generous and passionate landowners in Western Iowa. After the invite was made Matt drew the lucky straw to hunt Iowa during the second shotgun season. In October the group worked together to close on a 137-acre farm that had some serious deer already on the farm. We've been in the process of developing a plan on this farm through the fall but now was the time to see how the deer moved for ourselves. During the second shotgun season, the weather was warm, but the deer were moving well at last light. The right buck stepped out into the field with one minute to spare. This buck was a great representative of what western Iowa is capable of producing. But, we expect more and will see this farm develop even more in the coming months and years. It is a true dream to work on a farm with this foundation of habitat.  Land & Legacy is Powered by Simplecast

This trip has been one that has been developing for several years. We have built a great relationship with very generous and passionate landowners in Western Iowa. After the invite was made Matt drew the lucky straw to hunt Iowa during the second shotgun season. In October the group worked together to close on a 137-acre farm that had some serious deer already on the farm. We've been in the process of developing a plan on this farm through the fall but now was the time to see how the deer moved for ourselves. During the second shotgun season, the weather was warm, but the deer were moving well at last light. The right buck stepped out into the field with one minute to spare. This buck was a great representative of what western Iowa is capable of producing. But, we expect more and will see this farm develop even more in the coming months and years. It is a true dream to work on a farm with this foundation of habitat.  Land & Legacy is Powered by Simplecast

The Mission: Employable podcast heads to Western Iowa to speak with Sarah Martin, a Career Technical Education instructor with the Shenandoah School District. Learn how she makes connections with businesses in her community and how employers can harness the power of young minds in the state. Sarah proves you don't have to be in a sprawling metro area to introduce students to work-based learning! 

Very special guest, tornado survivor and brother of our Producer, Matt; David Steinkruger joins us to discuss his first-hand experience in 2008 at the Little Sioux Scout Camp in Western Iowa.  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The Dairy Team was happy to have a discussion with new WIDA Coordinator, Meghan Hettinga. She is originally from NW IA and currently a student at SDSU in dairy production. She is excited to get started in her new role!

BONUS questions from the 419th episode of ROI.Relevant or Irrelevant is recorded at the studios of KALA-FM, Davenport, IA-Quad Cities.

Kyle Munson, a lifelong journalist, storyteller, writer, and content creator, who spent 24 years in daily news with The Des Moines Register, is the guest for the 419th edition of ROI. Kyle joins the panel to talk about The Western Iowa Journalism Foundation.Relevant or Irrelevant is recorded at the studios of KALA-FM, Davenport, IA-Quad Cities.

Welcome back to America's leading higher education podcast! This is The EdUp Experience President Series Episode #88. In this episode, sponsored by the Alliance for Innovation & Transformation (AFIT) and recorded at the AFIT Summer Institute 2021, we welcome Dr. Terry Murrell, President, Western Iowa Tech Community College! Like Disney says, everything they create is an experience for their customers. This is an important lesson that Terry learned through Disney, and he applied it to WITCC. Hear him talk about the importance of brand and why higher education is the ultimate word of mouth business. He gives us examples of little innovations with tremendous impact - ones that will make you go "hmmm". This is an awesome episode and one you don't want to miss. Murrell joined Western Iowa Tech in 2007 as Vice President of Instruction and Student Services and was promoted to the position of Executive Vice President in 2009. Before joining WITCC, he was Vice President of Campuses and Student Affairs with Metropolitan Community College in Omaha, Neb. Previously he was Dean and Campus Manager at Metropolitan Community College. He also was director of The Creative Center, a two-year graphic arts college, in Omaha. During Murrell's tenure, the college has undergone renovations of existing facilities, seen upgrades to the student learning environments in the Kiser Building and community meeting area in the Corporate College. In 2014, another housing complex, Prairie Place, was added to the Sioux City Campus and a permanent WITCC Le Mars Center was opened. Thanks so much for tuning in. Join us again next time for another episode! Contact Us! Connect with the hosts - Elvin Freytes, Elizabeth Leiba, and Dr. Joe Sallustio ● If you want to get involved, leave us a comment or rate us! ● Join the EdUp community at The EdUp Experience! ● Follow us on Facebook | Instagram | LinkedIn | Twitter | YouTube Thanks for listening! We make education your business!

1. Wheat Futures Rise Overnight on Dry Weather; 2. Chinese Soybean Imports Jump in March After Weak February; 3. Freeze Warnings in Effect in Parts of Eastern Nebraska and Western Iowa

1. Wheat Futures Rise Overnight on Dry Weather; 2. Chinese Soybean Imports Jump in March After Weak February; 3. Freeze Warnings in Effect in Parts of Eastern Nebraska and Western Iowa

What might happen if there are no local news outlets? Who would report on the city council or school board or the local events that go on in every community? Meet Kyle Munson a long-time journalist with the Des Moines Register and who now heads up the Western Iowa Journalism Foundation. While this may sound like a hyper-local story it has implications for journalism across the nation. Here is Kyle... Thanks for listening!  The award winning Insight on Business the News Hour with Michael Libbie is the only weekday business news podcast in the Midwest. The national, regional and some local business news along with long-form business interviews can be heard Monday - Friday. You can subscribe on PlayerFM, Podbean, iTunes, Spotify, Stitcher or TuneIn Radio. And you can catch The Business News Hour Week in Review each Sunday Noon on News/Talk 1540 KXEL. The Business News Hour is a production of Insight Advertising, Marketing & Communications. You can follow us on Twitter @IoB_NewsHour.

For the last decade, Tyler Goodro has instructed, coached, and scouted thousands of youth, high school and collegiate baseball players. He spent over five seasons playing Minor League Baseball with the Dodgers and various Independent Minor League Ball Clubs. He currently serves as an Area Associate Scout for the Phillies Organization covering Eastern Nebraska, and Western Iowa. Tyler is also the founder of the Goodro Catching Company, an organization geared towards innovating and coaching the mechanics and philosophy for the catching position.

Tom and Kyle Fischer talk about AgLeader early order program available through HTS Ag. SureSpeed (plant upto 12 mph), SteerCommandZ2 (perfect to assist planting at these higher speeds)and SteadySteer (great for older tractors) HTS Ag is the ONLY Blue Delta AgLeader dealer in Western Iowa. This means we are a premier dealer with superior service and knowledge. Drone Week? HTS Ag is on the forefront of drone technology in the Ag Space. We can provide you with equipment, training and set up for using your drone to further your operational capabilities. Contact HTS Ag online at HTSAg.com call 800-741-3305 and follow us on Facebook, YouTube, LinkedIn, Twitter and Instagram.

Good people saving lives..That could be you! Did you know that a pint of blood is needed every 2 seconds in the United States? Did you know that your donation can help patients fighting Corona or that you can get an antibody check when you donate? You can make a difference in someone's life and it won't cost you a cent according to Tammy Lee the Executive Director of North & Western Iowa' s Chapter of the Red Cross on Monday at Arrowwood Resort & Conference Center. Find out how to sign up a maybe save a life. On YouTube at https://youtu.be/NmDfR0PODRw

In an abbreviated edition of The Big Show we hear from Al Kluis as soybean are off and running above the $11 mark, Eric Solberg from Hoegemeyer Hybrids for Crop Talk about Western Iowa, and Steve Johnson from Iowa State University about insurance options.

This is Stephen Schmidt from the Gazette digital news desk and I'm here with your update for October 23. I hope you enjoyed the brief sunlight and 70-degree weather Thursday, because that's all gone. According to the National Weather Service, after a chance for rain Friday morning, it will be cloudy with a high near 43 degrees. It will be breezy throughout the day, with the low temperature settling in again below freezing Friday night, at 27 degrees. After seeing some widespread COVID-19 growth in Western Iowa, eastern Iowa's numbers have started to look worse again late this week. Linn County added its second-highest number of positive COVID-19 cases in a 24-hour period Thursday. The county added 78 new positive coronavirus cases as of 11 a.m., its highest since reporting 83 cases Sept. 4. Its seven-day average of 55 is a record for the county, and Thursday is the third day the average has been over 50, though the average has been climbing for nine days. Johnson County added 34 new cases for a total of 5,703 and a seven-day average of 23. The county's positivity rate is 15.45 percent over 24 hours. Across the state, 1,401 new COVID-19 cases and 16 new deaths were reported, including one death in Linn County. The latest total is the fifth-highest number of cases in Iowa in a 24-hour period since the pandemic began. Iowa's positivity rate is 21.78 percent over 24 hours. As a sort of trade off for Iowa's higher and higher coronavirus numbers with fewer restrictions, Iowa's unemployment numbers continue to drop. According to Iowa's Workforce Development Department Thursday, Iowa saw the fewest continuing weekly unemployment claims recorded last week in about seven months. Continuing claims fell by 4,442, to 41,967, between Oct. 11 and 17 — the fewest continuing claims since the week of March 21. It should be noted, however, that These numbers only capture how many people are actively seeking work and therefore do not necessarily give a full picture of how many people are out of work in the state at the moment. With less than two weeks until election day and early voting underway, Iowa Democrats are in position to retain the three congressional seats the party currently holds, according to new polling from Monmouth University. The new Monmouth Poll shows the Democratic candidate in the lead in Iowa's 1st, 2nd and 3rd Congressional Districts. It also shows a narrowing Republican edge in the 4th District. With the poll having a margin of error of 5 percent, and the lead for the three Democrats hovering between 5 and 10 points, slights shifts and differences in turnout could still make a large difference in the eventual results. Senate Judiciary Committee Republicans powered past a Democratic boycott Thursday to advance Amy Coney Barrett's Supreme Court nomination to the full Senate, keeping President Donald Trump's pick on track for confirmation before the Nov. 3 election. Democratic senators, knowing they were overmatched in votes, decided instead to protest of the GOP's rush to install Trump's nominee to replace the late Justice Ruth Bader Ginsburg. Never has the Senate confirmed a Supreme Court nominee so close to a presidential election. All 12 Republicans on the committee voted in favor of Barrett.

We have harvest updates today from Joel DeJong in Western Iowa and Iowa Corn Growers Vice President Lance Lillibridge in Northeast Iowa! Brian Hoops is our expert market analyst today as we see a "turnaround Tuesday" in the markets today!

ISU Extension Field Agronomist from Western Iowa, Mike Witt, gives us an update on the extreme drought conditions in his part of the state. Dan Dunsburgan from Key Co-Op in Grinnell talks more with us about the crazy nature of this year's harvest and a meeting tomorrow night adressing issues with crop damage from the derecho. Jamie Kohake is our expert commodity market analyst today and we get and update on land and equipment values from TIm Meyer and the Steffes Group.

Lydia Johnson is at the Polk County Fair again today and brings some insight into this year's socially distanced event from some of the fair's participants. Jim Nemitz from MSI Futures is along with us today to analyze commodity markets and says that the markets should be paying more attention to drought conditions in Western Iowa and Indiana, but haven't yet as we still wait to see what kind of crop we will have.

Western Iowa is suffering from the drought conditions the worst out of all the Corn Belt states according to Director at the USDA Midwest Climate Hub, Dennis Todey. Iowa Cattlemen's Association CEO Matt Deppe shares his reaction to the USDA's report on its investigation into beef and cattle reporting as he hopes for more progress toward marketplace transparency. Jim Nemitz closes todays show with market analysis with corn futures up into the green after starting today's show 3 to 4 cents in the red.

Doug Hensley updates us on crop conditions across the areas of Iowa and Illinois he covers. Eric Shultz from BASF is our eyeballs in the field today and says that even though they have received very little rainfall in the past 6 weeks in Western Iowa, the corn crop is still looking good. Don Roose closes the show with us talking about livestock markets.

We want to officially welcome you to our latest project, Burr Oaks Bluff! This farm is about to get a major facelift. This week, we discuss this 288-acre farm in the Loess Hills of Western Iowa with the new owner Brenton Feucthenberger and his team. Burr Oaks Bluff is a dynamic property with tillable acres, burr oak savanna to be restored, barren hillsides, native grasses, forbs, and shrubs. The property also has a beautiful pond situated among the Loess Hills. The plan for this property will be to take it from its current state and do a total rehabilitation of the landscape. Once that is done, the property will be offered again to a new owner to enjoy and create lasting memories with. This project will be full of updates as we see the transition unfold over the next few years. The Burr Oaks Bluff property is utilizing the full gamut of Land & Legacy services. So we are thrilled to bring this to your attention. If you have any questions, please go to www.landandlegacy.tv and send us an email!  Land & Legacy is Powered by Simplecast

We want to officially welcome you to our latest project, Burr Oaks Bluff! This farm is about to get a major facelift. This week, we discuss this 288-acre farm in the Loess Hills of Western Iowa with the new owner Brenton Feucthenberger and his team. Burr Oaks Bluff is a dynamic property with tillable acres, burr oak savanna to be restored, barren hillsides, native grasses, forbs, and shrubs. The property also has a beautiful pond situated among the Loess Hills. The plan for this property will be to take it from its current state and do a total rehabilitation of the landscape. Once that is done, the property will be offered again to a new owner to enjoy and create lasting memories with. This project will be full of updates as we see the transition unfold over the next few years. The Burr Oaks Bluff property is utilizing the full gamut of Land & Legacy services. So we are thrilled to bring this to your attention. If you have any questions, please go to www.landandlegacy.tv and send us an email!  Land & Legacy is Powered by Simplecast

Sen. Elizabeth Warren will be in Western Iowa, and what are the political resolutions the On Iowa Politics Crew will be holding themselves to?

Western Iowa has a taqueria oasis known as the town of Denison and you can't believe the flavors that are coming out of these hot and fresh tortillas! What would you road trip for?

This week Loess is More on the Just Go Bike Podcast as Murphology chats with Lance Brisbois of the Loess Hills Parks and Peaks Bicycle Tour! Cycling through this hilly section of Western Iowa has its ups and downs... mostly ups. All that and a Jingle Cross Recap, plus a ParrotTalk!

We get a report from Todd Clausen of Landus Cooperative on crop conditions in Central and Western Iowa

This weeks show featured Rita Hamele with Crossroads of Western Iowa and Woodhouse Autos Jason Pittack for the Food Bank

Welcome back, or thanks for continuing to join us! Dave and I are back to a weekly schedule. This week we preview the updated Nike+ Running Club app, we talk w/ traveling half-marathoners Al and Margo Urquhart (from BC, Canada) looking to run in all 50 states and 10 Canadian provinces. We also have our of the weeks (c'mon Western Iowa, we need more races!). Thanks for listening, liking, subscribing, rating and all that jazz!