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Purchasing Policy Change, Tourism Grants to be Considered by Iola City Council Monday

Thursday, June 19

IOLA, Kan. — The Iola City Council is expected to take action on proposed revisions to the city's purchasing policies at Monday evening's meeting at 6 at the Riverside Park Community Building. At their meeting June 9, proposals were discussed to do away with... Read More.

Iola City Council Tables Proposal to Change Dates of Firework Sales, Council Accepts Nearly Bid for New Electric Sign at Riverside Park

Wednesday, May 28

IOLA, Kan. — The Iola City Council has tabled to their June 9th meeting a proposal to change the sale date for fireworks. A change in state law extended the dates for seasonal sale of fireworks from the long-standing June 27 to July 5... Read More.

Hutchinson City Council Tables Action on Proposed Zone Change from R3 to R5 at 36th and Monroe

Thursday, May 8

HUTCHINSON, Kan. — After close to an hour and a half of discussion, the Hutchinson City Council Tuesday night tabled to May 20 action on a proposed zoning change at 36th and Monroe. The change from R3 to R5 zoning recommended by the Planning Commission,... Read More.

Wesley Towers Announces Name Change to The Wesley, Reflecting a Legacy of Care and Community

Thursday, April 24

HUTCHINSON, Kan. — After more than 50 years of serving seniors in the Hutchinson community, Wesley Towers is adopting a new name: The Wesley. While the name has changed, the organization remains committed to providing exceptional living options, including independent and assisted living, skilled... Read More.

Crop rotation change not market driven

Friday, April 11

A north Iowa farmer says changes to his crop rotation are not market driven. Casey Schlichting of Clear Lake tells Brownfield he will be planting a few more corn acres this year. “That was not a price thing, that was a field that does... Read More.

Could Eastern Corn Belt rain change planting intentions?

Wednesday, April 9

An ag economist says he doesn’t expect farmers in the Eastern Corn Belt to shift their planting intentions following the recent flooding. Ben Brown is with the University of Missouri. “The red alarm bells should not be flashing that we’re going to have large... Read More.

A weather pattern change ahead to colder and drier throughout the Heartland

Tuesday, April 1

Looking ahead, the 6- to 10-day outlook calls for the likelihood of above-normal temperatures in southern Florida, the northern High Plains, and much of the West, while cooler-than-normal conditions will cover most areas east of a line from New Mexico to the eastern Dakotas. ... Read More.

Not much change year-over-year for input costs, Iowa farmer says

Friday, March 28

A southwest Iowa farmer says input costs are one of his biggest concerns heading into the growing season. “To me, unfortunately it’s about the same as what we were last year and it’s a lot lower (grain) price than what we were looking at,”... Read More.

Dairy robots change but don’t eliminate labor

Thursday, March 13

A Minnesota family that converted from a milking parlor to robotic milking says the change improved herd health and allowed them to focus on what they’re good at. Suzanne Vold with Dorrick Dairy near Glenwood, Minnesota tells Brownfield the decision to move from milking... Read More.

Temporary Traffic Control Change: Avenue F & Main Street Intersection

Tuesday, March 11

HUTCHINSON, Kan. — The City of Hutchinson announced that starting Thursday, March 13, the intersection of Avenue F and Main Street will transition from a two-way stop to an all-way stop due to ongoing construction work on Woodie Seat. There will also be lane... Read More.

Potential health insurance change could cost farm families thousands

Thursday, February 27

The director of the Center for Agricultural Law and Taxation at Iowa State University warns farm families about a potentially harmful change to federal health insurance. Christine Tidgren says a premium tax credit that covers a large portion of the cost is set to... Read More.

National Chicken Council petitions FDA to change egg rule

Tuesday, February 25

The National Chicken Council wants the Food and Drug Administration to change a rule it says would put millions of unused eggs back into the market. Dr. Ashley Peterson says the council’s petition to FDA seeks to allow eggs the broiler industry doesn’t need... Read More.