FONDA — Although Staff Sergeant Bruce Pollema was en route to Fort Sill, Okla., for mobilization processing in support of Operation Iraqi Freedom in 2004, he never arrived at his destination. » Full Story

Delayed planting due to the excessive wet weather across Iowa has not only affected the production of number two yellow corn, but has also some effects on seed corn production as well. » Full Story

OGDEN — Alternative Energy Sources Inc. will not continue with production of an ethanol plant scheduled for development in Boone County near Ogden due to a lack of funding. » Full Story

While a tough winter and spring flooding wreaked havoc on Iowa’s country roads and secondary roads budgets, there’s a much bigger challenge facing the state’s aging, rural infrastructure. » Full Story

Since 1989, Manpower of Fort Dodge has worked to fill temporary gaps in staff for area businesses.

In recent times, the office, located at 822 Central Ave. » Full Story

Within a converted hog building on his grandparents’ farm, Tyler Sandstrom fashions tons of clay into many of the implements of comfortable living — plates, bowls, pitchers and pots. » Full Story

A revamped two-year agriculture curriculum will be ready to greet students at Iowa Central Community College in Fort Dodge as they arrive for classes in about 11 weeks. » Full Story

The 2008 farm bill includes a fresh influx of $1.6 million designed for food and nutrition programs. » Full Story

LYTTON — With the continued onslaught of rain, some agronomists predict that 10 to 15 percent crop acres in some parts of Iowa may need to be replanted. » Full Story

DES MOINES — From soaring feed costs to skyrocketing energy prices, pork producers who attended the 20th annual World Pork Expo at the Iowa State Fairgrounds last week had serious issues on their mind » Full Story