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Iowa Corn Growers Association asks for diesel relief as harvest kicks off

As Iowa farmers begin harvesting their crops, corn growers in the state are asking Iowa congressional delegates to help lower the cost of diesel fuel, which has risen sharply with trade disruptions from the war in Iran. Iowa Corn Growers Association President Steve Kuiper wrote in a letter to Iowa’s senators and four representatives that while harvest should be a “positive” time of year for farmers, “the concern of affordability looms large.” “This is accelerating the economic and mental stress farmers are feeling,” Kuiper said. “We are asking for your assistance in ...

Americans up in Presidents Cup

MEDINAH, Ill. (AP) — Best of friends in golf, winless as partners in team play, Scottie Scheffler and Sam Burns looked like that dubious drought might continue Thursday in the Presidents Cup. Min Woo Lee and Sungjae Im had the advantage on four straight holes along the back nine and finally converted for a 1-up lead. And then the Americans took over at just the right time. Burns hit an 8-iron to 2 feet on the 14th. Scheffler closed out the International side with a superb bunker shot on the 18th to secure par for a 1-up victory. The lead fourballs match was the swing match as the ...

Big week ahead for Big Ten football

GAME OF THE WEEK No. 20 Oregon (2-1, 0-0 Big Ten) at No. 12 Southern California (4-0, 1-0), 6:30 p.m. (NBC) This game offers an opportunity for Oregon to reassert itself as a title contender two weeks after its stunning 39-31 loss at Oklahoma State. Although a second loss wouldn't necessarily knock Oregon out of College Football Playoff contention, it would put the Ducks in a must-win situation for the rest of the season. Oregon has won its last four matchups with Southern California and hasn't lost a Big Ten road game since joining the conference in 2024. A USC victory would ...

Messenger poll

This week’s question: Are you registered as an organ donor? Vote at: www.messengernews.net The Messenger Poll is updated weekly. Answers and new questions will be published on Saturdays.

Iowa Lottery

Iowa Lottery Tuesday, Sept. 22 Iowa Pick 3 midday 2-4-6 Iowa Pick 3 evening 7-6-4 Iowa Pick 4 midday 9-3-2-8 Iowa Pick 4 evening 9-2-5-9 Millionaire for Life 4-21-23-32-51 Lucky ball is 4 MEGA millions 7-13-26-37-68 Mega ball is 8 Wednesday, Sept. 23 Iowa Pick 3 midday 7-5-7 Iowa Pick 4 midday 1-2-6-5

community calendar

Today PICA (Pride in Community Appearance): 9 to 11 a.m., meet at the southwest corner of the Fort Dodge Middle School parking lot, 800 N 32nd St. Matt Cosgrove River’s Edge Discovery Center: 9 a.m. to 4 p.m., 20 N. First St. Free admission. A.A. Thursday Noon Group: Noon, 1408 Fifth Ave. S. A.A. Big Book meeting: 7 p.m., 1408 Fifth Ave. S. 24 Fourth Thursday Blanden Memorial Art Museum: Noon to 5 p.m., 920 Third Ave. S. Admission is free. Noon Sertoma Club: Noon, Pizza Ranch, 3311 Fifth Ave. S. Al-Anon Family Group: 5 p.m., 1408 Fifth Ave. S. Wright On Toastmasters: ...