Aug. 19 Morning Cards, Senior Citizens Center, 9 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. Storytime at Melbourne Public Library, 10:30 a.m. to 11:30 a.m. Afternoon Cards, Senior Citizens Center, 1 p.m. to 3 p.m. Farmers Market-Cartwright Downtown Farmers Market, 4 p.m. to 7 p.m. Youth Group - "Where Everyone Belongs" Hope United Methodist Church, 5 p.m. to 7:30 p.m.
LOCAL GRAINS The prices paid for cash grain in central Iowa at the close of trade on Aug. 17, 2026. Corn: $4.23 - 4.37 Soybeans: $11.66 - 11.78 Weather Reporting Guidelines Temperatures Yesterday's High 81 Yesterday's Low 59 Last High 92 Last Low 74 Precipitation Through 7 a.m. 0.00 inches Year-to-date 33.26 inches Last year-to-date 33.64 inches Barometer Today at 4:00 p.m. 30.08 Daylight Sunrise Tomorrow 6:23 a.m. Sunset Tomorrow 8:07 p.m. River Level Yesterday at 4 p.m. 11.99 ft. (flood stage is 18 feet for low-lying areas of Marshall County.)
Good news strikes from an unlikely source. On Thursday the Food and Drug Administration approved Replimune’s immunotherapy for metastatic melanoma, a day after it green-lighted mFlusiva, Moderna’s mRNA flu vaccine. The shame is that both might have been available sooner but for regulatory delays, which hurt both patients and American innovation. Replimune has been working on its RP1 immunotherapy for a decade but got caught in the FDA cross-hairs at the last stretch. FDA review staff recommended approval after its late-stage trial showed that a third of patients whose disease had ...
DES MOINES — The Iowa Department of Health and Human Services and local public health agencies are responding to an outbreak of measles in southern Iowa. As of Aug. 16, twelve confirmed cases of measles have been identified, with evidence of person-to-person spread. Iowa HHS and local public health agencies are working closely with affected families and community leaders to identify illnesses, share information, and ensure access to vaccination. Measles can spread to anyone who is not immune and is exposed. Iowa HHS and local health officials have identified locations visited by ...
PRAIRIE CITY — Enjoy a guided summer evening stroll along the 2-mile Tallgrass Trail loop, offering scenic prairie vistas. This event is sponsored by the refuge in partnership with the Iowa Prairie Network. It is scheduled for 5 p.m. on Aug. 22 at Neal Smith National Wildlife Refuge, 9981 Pacific St., Prairie City. Expect to see colorful wildflowers, towering grasses and prairie wildlife. Meet at the front entrance to the Visitor Center. The asphalt path features gentle slopes and little shade; be aware that ticks may be present. Bring water, sunscreen, insect repellent, a snack and ...
AMANA — Fireside Winery presents 4-course fall inspired event from 6 p.m. to 9 p.m. on Sept. 18 at 4406 220th Trail, Amana. Check in is from 5:45 p.m. to 6:15 p.m. Come at Fireside Winery in Amana to celebrate the many wonderful flavors of fall. The winery will be offering a 4-course season inspired meal perfectly paired with the wines. Sip, savor, relax and enjoy. Menu: (May be subject to change) • 1st Course Small charcuterie sampler; an assortment of fall inspired flavors of cheeses with seasonal fruit. Paired with Fizzy Firefly, the Award-Winning Sparkling Wine. • 2nd ...