Howard County News

Horizon Wind Energy, LLC, a wind project developer, set in motion its first turbine at its Pioneer Prairie wind project in Mitchell and Howard counties last Friday afternoon.

The DNR has issued a boil advisory for the Howard County city of Cresco following a system-wide loss of water pressure.

T he V ision I owa board is helping an area county make it's planned dream a reality.

Gov. Chet Culver presented three Iowa employers with the state's first 'Iowa Freedom Awards' Tuesday for their exemplary support of National Guard and Reserve forces called to duty.

Riceville, IA- A family is mourning the loss of their 2 year-old girl. The toddler died in a farming accident.

Authorities say a 2-year-old girl died after she was run over by a skid loader operated by her father at the family's farm near Riceville in northern Iowa.

Father driving tractor accidentally kills boy Authorities say an 8-year-old boy died after he was accidentally hit by a tractor driven by his father at the family's farm near Cresco in northeast Iowa.

Authorities say an eight-year-old boy died after he was accidentally hit by a tractor driven by his father at the family's farm near Cresco in northeast Iowa.

Many roadways flooded Flooding is affecting key highways in North Iowa, according to the Iowa Department of Transportation.

I read with interest the May 9 front-page article 'Scientists Say Soil Declining in Quality.' Thank you for publishing such an important article. via Des Moines Register

“Regular seat belt use is the single most effective way to protect people and reduce motor vehicle crash fatalities”

Police announce plans for "Click It or Ticket" enforcement Posted: Wednesday, May 7th, 2008 91 percent of Iowa motorists use their seat belts when they drive their car or truck. via Decorah News

“The schedule is in place to begin construction late in 2008 or early in 2009”

The 99 megawatt Crane Creek project is scheduled to be constructed in Howard County by EDF's enXco unit. via Inside Greentech

Wisconsin Public Service Corporation has won approval from state regulators in Wisconsin to build a wind farm in Iowa. via WYOW-TV Eagle River

“What we're asking for today is a proper injunction so we can determine who the proper voting members are.”

A co-op controversy is on hold tonight. Area farmer Melroy Buhr has filed for an injunction to stop the merger of two co-ops. He says Howard County Equity didn't play by the rules before voting two weeks ago. via KIMT

“Dr. Norman Borlaug is a true American hero whose work to save the lives of the world's neediest people through agricultural innovation will long be remembered”

A pair of Iowa legislators would like to turn the birthplace and childhood home of Norman Borlaug into a National Historic Site. via Waterloo Courier

“I am very honored to be chosen by my fellow members for this position. I know this job is a big responsibility and I intend to work hard and do the best job I can”

When you talk to Riceville native Lyle Eastman you get a sense of maturity and seriousness well beyond someone who is 24 years old. via Mitchell County Press News