1+ day, 7+ hour ago   (648+ words) Kathy A. Bolten | Sep 11, 2026 | 4:03 pm | Undergraduate enrollment at Iowa’s three state universities increased slightly this fall, a trend that is unlikely to continue because of the anticipated decline in the traditional pool of college-age students. The slight bump in enrollment is…...

2+ day, 11+ hour ago   (752+ words) Iowa's public universities have welcomed thousands of students back to campus this fall, with each institution touting either increased interest, enrollment or retention. Of Iowa's three public universities, only the University of Northern Iowa welcomed a larger first-year and total…...

1+ day, 22+ hour ago   (238+ words) You can find me talking with people and covering the issues that matter most to our fast-growing neighborhoods in the northwest part of the metro. Have a news tip? Reach out! OMAHA, NE. — Omaha Public Schools has presented its 2026-2027 budget,…...

2+ day, 2+ hour ago   (199+ words) kimt.com These southern winds will drastically pick up in intensity coming into Friday afternoon as temperatures make their way back up near and into the low 80s Gusts up to 40 MPH will be possible as dew points rise back into…...

2+ day, 8+ hour ago   (345+ words) 2026 Nebraska State Fair, (Brian Neben, Central Nebraska Today) GRAND ISLAND — More than 300,000 guests came together during the 11 days of the 2026 Nebraska State Fair, marking another successful year of celebrating Nebraska agriculture, youth, entertainment and tradition. Fair officials say the results…...

2+ day, 6+ hour ago   (132+ words) Hales Trading Co., based in Amarillo, Texas, is a commodity trading advisory firm specializing in cattle market analysis and futures trading strategies. Led by industry veteran David L. Hales, the firm publishes the widely followed Hales Cattle Letter, a daily report…...

2+ day, 13+ hour ago   (787+ words) Drought and abnormal dryness continued to expand or intensify this past week across parts of the central and south-central United States as flash drought conditions continued from much of Texas northeast to the middle and lower Mississippi River Valley. In…...

2+ day, 7+ hour ago   (422+ words) For corn, the 18 states tracked planted 92 percent of the 2023 corn acreage. As of May 26, 2024, 70 percent of corn was planted in those states, up from 66 percent the prior week and above the 2019-2023 average of 62 percent. Corn emergence stood at 40 percent as…...

2+ day, 9+ hour ago   (106+ words) whbl.com Recent Rains Help Relieve Drought Conditions in Sheboygan County Recent rains have served to moderate the dry conditions that dominated Sheboygan County for the past several months. Areas that were classified as experiencing a Moderate Drought are now…...

2+ day, 7+ hour ago   (224+ words) More than 300,000 people attended the 2026 Nebraska State Fair, despite one of the warmest 11-day stretches on record. Fair officials say 306,351 guests attended the 11-day event, making it the fourth-highest attendance total among the seven fairs held since 2020. Nebraska State Fair…...