Website gives insight into ag contracts

A new website developed by the Iowa Attorney General’s office gives farmers and ranchers a look at the production and marketing contracts being used today. Assistant A-G Steve Moline says the site lists copies of real contracts.Moline says the contracts give a...

State Patrol ready for Independence Day drivers

Today is the first travel day of the Fourth of July weekend and the Iowa State Patrol is gearing up for the increased traffic. Sergeant Dave Garrison says Iowa is again participating in the “CARE” program.CARE stands for Combined Accident Reduction Effort....

Road construction season can be deadly

We’re right in the middle of the deadliest two-month period to be on Iowa’s roads. Traffic is the heaviest during June and July and those are also the busiest months for roadwork zones. Jerry Dickenson is spokesman for the Iowa Department of Transportation...

Pella plant to expand

A factory in southwest Iowa is adding to its size and its workforce. Pella Corporation is adding on to its factory in Shenandoah and plans to add up to 200 jobs. The plant now employs 650 people and makes windows and doors for homes and businesses.
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