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Today Matt Cosgrove River’s Edge Discovery Center: 9 a.m. to 4 p.m., 20 N. First St. Free admission. Jim White, The Natural Naturalist, will bring live reptiles and amphibians for a hands-on learning opportunity at 10 a.m. Daybreak Rotary Club: 7 a.m., Triton Cafe board room, Iowa Central Community College. Fort Dodge Noon Kiwanis: Noon, Pizza Ranch, 3311 Fifth Ave. S. A.A. Tuesday Noon Group: Noon, 1408 Fifth Ave. S. Dr. James Kibble organ concert: 7 p.m., St. Olaf Lutheran Church, 239 N. 11th St. Free admission. A.A. Tuesday Night Group: 7 p.m., 1408 Fifth Ave. ...

Iowa farmers behind on harvest as wet September comes to close

In typical years, according to crop progress and condition reports from the U.S. Department of Agriculture, farmers have harvested about 10% of corn acres and 15% or more of soybean acres by the end of September. The latest USDA report, however, shows just 3% of soybean acres and 5% of corn ...

States, FTC secure settlement in suit against Corteva pesticide loyalty programs

The Federal Trade Commission along with state attorneys general, including Iowa’s, have reached a settlement with the seed and pesticide manufacturer Corteva Inc. in a case about pesticide competition. The lawsuit alleged the company was operating a pesticide loyalty program that violated monopoly laws. In addition to the $35 million settlement, a news release from the FTC says, the agreement will lead to lower pesticide prices for farmers. The suit, which was filed in 2022, alleged that Corteva paid distributors to limit the sales of generic, less expensive pesticides and those of ...

Iowa Lottery

Sunday, Sept. 27 Iowa Pick 3 midday 9-8-5 Iowa Pick 3 evening 1-0-7 Iowa Pick 4 midday 0-0-1-4 Iowa Pick 4 evening 4-5-2-6 Millionaire for Life 24-25-30-35-47 Lucky Ball is 4 Monday, Sept. 28 Iowa Pick 3 midday 9-4-5 Iowa Pick 4 midday 6-3-5-9

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Community Calendar

TODAY Matt Cosgrove River’s Edge Discovery Center: 9 a.m. to 4 p.m., 20 N. First St. Free admission. Fort Dodge Noon Rotary: Noon, Shiny Top Brewing, 520 Central Ave. A.A. Eye Opener Group: Noon, 1408 Fifth Ave. S. Bingo: 6:30 p.m., Opera House, Fort Museum and Frontier Village, 1 Museum Road. Doors open at 5:30 p.m. Earlybirds start at 6:30 p.m. A.A. W.H.O. Group: 7 p.m., 1408 Fifth Ave. S. TUESDAY Matt Cosgrove River’s Edge Discovery Center: 9 a.m. to 4 p.m., 20 N. First St. Free admission. Daybreak Rotary Club: 7 a.m., Triton Cafe board room, Iowa Central Community ...