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LOCAL GRAINS The prices paid for cash grain in central Iowa at the close of trade on Aug. 13, 2026. Corn: $4.06 - 4.20 Soybeans: $11.32 - 11.44 Weather Reporting Guidelines Temperatures Yesterday's High 79 Yesterday's Low 70 Last High 81 Last Low 62 Precipitation Through 7 a.m. 0.14 inches Year-to-date 31.12 inches Last year-to-date 33.54 inches Barometer Today at 4:00 p.m. 29.88 Daylight Sunrise Tomorrow 6:19 a.m. Sunset Tomorrow 8:13 p.m. River Level Yesterday at 4 p.m. 11.79 ft. (flood stage is 18 feet for low-lying areas of Marshall County.)

John Waite to headline State Fair Grandstand Friday

DES MOINES — The Iowa State Fair is excited to welcome music legend John Waite, the acclaimed singer-songwriter behind the No. 1 hits "Missing You" and "When I See You Smile," to headline the Grandstand for a free concert at 8 p.m. on Aug. 14. Waite steps in for fans at the Fair following Rod Stewart's previously announced cancellation. Bringing nearly five decades of hits spanning his celebrated solo career and his years as frontman of The Babys and Bad English, Waite has created some of rock's most enduring music. Waite has spent nearly five decades as one of rock's most ...

Rob Sand proposes raising minimum wage, expanding farm income streams

Democratic gubernatorial candidate Rob Sand released policy priorities Wednesday to support Iowa farm and rural economies. Part of Sand’s priorities included raising the state minimum wage to $12 an hour, ending Iowa’s privatized Medicaid program and investing in programs to diversify the ...

Prep Sports Schedule

Monday, Aug. 17 Boys Golf Marshalltown at Warrior Invitational, 3 p.m. at Glen Oaks Country Club, West Des Moines Girls Tennis Marshalltown at Ames, 4 p.m. Tuesday, Aug. 18 Girls Tennis Ottumwa and Mason City at Marshalltown, 10 a.m. Grundy Center/Gladbrook-Reinbeck at South Tama, 4 p.m. Wednesday, Aug. 19 Boys Golf Marshalltown at Jesse Peck Invite, 9 a.m. at Briarwood Club of Ankeny Thursday, Aug. 20 Girls Tennis South Tama and Ames at Oskaloosa, 9 a.m. Boys Golf Marshalltown at Ottumwa Quad, 10 a.m. at Ottumwa Golf and Social Club Friday, Aug. ...

Iowa College Foundation partners with Handshake

DES MOINES — The Iowa College Foundation recently announced a strategic partnership with Handshake, the nation's leading early-career network, marking a significant step in ICF's efforts to strengthen connections between Iowa's independent colleges and universities, employers and the state's future workforce. The partnership reflects ICF's evolving role as a statewide convener that brings together higher education, philanthropy and the business community to address Iowa's workforce needs. By leveraging Handshake's national platform and workforce intelligence, ICF will provide member ...

Nominations open for 2026 Legends in Manufacturing Awards

DES MOINES — The Iowa Association of Business and Industry, through its Elevate Iowa Manufacturing initiative, is now accepting nominations for the 2026 Legends in Manufacturing Awards. The awards recognize up to four individuals whose leadership, innovation and dedication have helped shape Iowa’s manufacturing industry. Honorees are selected for the lasting contributions to their companies, employees and communities, as well as the impact on Iowa’s economy. “Manufacturing plays a critical role in Iowa’s economy, creating opportunities for more than 215,000 Iowans and ...