WASHINGTON, Sept. 8 -- The U.S. Department of the Interior National Park Service issued the following news release: * * * Explore the Night Sky The Niobrara National Scenic River, in collaboration with the Nebraska Game and Parks Commission and the Nature Conservancy, is excited to announce a series of enchanting night sky events this fall. These events offer a unique opportunity to explore the wonders of the night sky and the fascinating nocturnal creatures that inhabit our region.  Septem  more

DES MOINES, Iowa, Sept. 8 -- The Iowa Department of Agriculture and Land Stewardship issued the following news: * * * Iowa Crop Progress and Condition Report * # Sept. 1-7, 2025 DES MOINES, Iowa (Sept. 8, 2025) - Iowa Secretary of Agriculture Mike Naig commented on the released by the USDA National Agricultural Statistics Service. The report is released weekly April through November. Additionally, the Iowa Department of Agriculture and Land Stewardship provides a weather summary each week   more