Roadside wildlife surveys will be underway throughout Iowa during the next two weeks. Since 1962, standardized rural road count routes have been conducted. Each 30 mile long route is unique to every region of the Hawkeye state. There are 225 designated standard routes. When all the ...

After a few years of drought, this spring’s rains were a welcome sight to the dry creek beds, low river levels, and shrinking wetlands. However, the continuous rainfall has left water bodies high and sometimes dangerous. As we enter the dog days of summer, it is crucial for people who are ...

Roadrunner is 27 years old, has two dogs and is a real live hobo. He’s on his way to Britt, Iowa for the National Hobo Convention on Aug. 8th through the 10th. He will be competing for Hobo King. His real name is Lars Olin, but he prefers to go by Roadrunner. He humorously calls his dogs, ...

When we’re feeling anxious or panicked, our mind races and our thoughts bounce from one worst case scenario to another. In the midst of this spiral, it can be hard to see a way out. However, there are simple exercises that can help us regain control of our thoughts. They’re known as ...

Auto insurance is a necessary expense for drivers, but it doesn’t have to break the bank. According to the Insurance Information Institute, Iowa had the third least expensive auto insurance in 2021 with an average expenditure of $725.30. Still, the U.S. Department of Labor states auto ...

The conservative-oriented Wall Street Journal conducted a survey (July 5-9) of 68 professional economists, business forecasters and Wall Street gurus seeking their insight on America’s economic future. The results do not bode well should Donald Trump become our 47th president. The ...