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Iowa Agriculture Literacy Foundation's Mobile Classroom Educates Students on Agriculture's Broad Scope

Iowa Agriculture Literacy Foundation's Mobile Classroom Educates Students on Agriculture's Broad Scope

Students at East Elementary in Sheldon, Iowa, experienced a unique educational opportunity as the Iowa Agriculture Literacy Foundation's Seed Survivor Mobile Classroom visited their school. This 36-foot interactive classroom on wheels provided students with hands-on learning experiences in plant science, virtual reality games, and lessons that connect agriculture to everyday life. Each student had the chance to plant a sunflower to take home. The mobile classroom is part of a tour that has visited 45 schools across 13 Iowa counties since February. The program, funded in part by agriculture industry leader Nutrien, aims to broaden students' understanding of agriculture beyond traditional farming. According to Danielle Nasers, a fourth-grade teacher, the initiative is crucial for students who may not have direct exposure to agricultural environments.
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George Foreman laid to rest in Iowa, drawn by a peaceful 1988 visit

George Foreman laid to rest in Iowa, drawn by a peaceful 1988 visit

Boxing legend George Foreman, who passed away in March 2025, chose to be buried in Sioux City, Iowa
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American Water Celebrates 140 Years of Service, Plans Major Investments in Iowa

American Water Celebrates 140 Years of Service, Plans Major Investments in Iowa

American Water Celebrates 140 Years of Service, Plans Major Investments in Iowa
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Community Solar Projects Expand Despite Federal Policy Challenges

Community Solar Projects Expand Despite Federal Policy Challenges

Community Solar Projects Expand Despite Federal Policy Challenges
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North Carolina’s Kyan Evans commits to Minnesota

North Carolina’s Kyan Evans commits to Minnesota

Kyan Evans transfers from North Carolina to Minnesota
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Iowa Agriculture Literacy Foundation's Mobile Classroom Educates Sheldon Students on Agriculture

Iowa Agriculture Literacy Foundation's Mobile Classroom Educates Sheldon Students on Agriculture

Students at East Elementary in Sheldon, Iowa, participated in an interactive learning experience as the Iowa Agriculture Literacy Foundation's Seed Survivor Mobile Classroom visited their school. This 36-foot mobile classroom offers a hands-on educational environment where students engage with plant science, virtual reality games, and lessons that connect agriculture to everyday life. Each student had the opportunity to plant a sunflower to take home. The program, funded in part by Nutrien, aims to broaden students' understanding of agriculture beyond traditional farming. The mobile classroom is part of a tour covering 45 schools across 13 counties in Iowa, one of only three states selected for this initiative.
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Central U.S. Braces for More Severe Storms Following Tornadoes and Flooding

Central U.S. Braces for More Severe Storms Following Tornadoes and Flooding

The central U.S. is facing another round of severe storms, including strong tornadoes, large hail, damaging winds, and flash flooding. The National Weather Service has issued warnings for over 51 million people from Texas to Wisconsin, with the most intense storms expected in the afternoon and evening. The Upper Mississippi Valley is particularly at risk for strong tornadoes, while large hail is forecasted for states like Oklahoma, Kansas, Iowa, and Michigan. This new wave of severe weather comes as communities are still recovering from previous tornadoes and flooding earlier in the week.
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Severe Storms to Hit Central US with Tornadoes and Hail

Severe Storms to Hit Central US with Tornadoes and Hail

A severe storm outbreak is set to impact the central United States on Friday, following a week of intense weather including tornadoes, hail, and flooding. The central US has already experienced nearly four dozen tornadoes and over 350 hail reports, with some hailstones as large as softballs. The upcoming storms are expected to bring more tornadoes, potentially EF3 or stronger, along with destructive winds and large hail. The greatest threat is centered in western Wisconsin, southeastern Minnesota, eastern Iowa, and northwest Illinois. The storms will stretch from northern Texas to northern Wisconsin, with a Level 3 of 5 risk for severe thunderstorms in several major cities.
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Tornado threat peaks as severe storms sweep central U.S.

Tornado threat peaks as severe storms sweep central U.S.

A multiday severe weather outbreak will peak Friday, bringing tornadoes, large hail and damaging winds across the Plains and Midwest before shifting east Saturday. Over 600 severe reports have already been recorded this week. The highest tornado risk targets parts of Iowa, Wisconsin, Illinois and Minnesota Friday afternoon into night. Storms will push into the Ohio Valley and Northeast Saturday, while flooding continues in the Upper Midwest. Conditions ease by Sunday.
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Some American farmers bet on solar. Then Trump changed the rules

Some American farmers bet on solar. Then Trump changed the rules

Farmers in the U.S. operate on the thinnest of margins, and some have looked to renewable energy as a way to cut costs on electricity
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MMM Reacts Survey Results: Limiting transfers is a good idea, fans say

MMM Reacts Survey Results: Limiting transfers is a good idea, fans say

64% of fans are in favor of guardrails
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Which six players do you think the Denver Broncos are targeting at #62?

Which six players do you think the Denver Broncos are targeting at #62?

George Paton says they are high on six players for their second round pick. Which six do you think might be on their board?