Steve Nedved
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Mar 05
Stephon Clark protests result in more than 80 arrests in Sacramento
Justin Sullivan/Getty Images(SACRAMENTO, Calif.) — More than 80 people were arrested during a protest in California’s capital on Monday night in the wake of the district attorney’s decision to not charge the two police officers who shot and killed Stephon Clark last year, authorities said. The people were arrested on suspicion of unlawful assembly after …
Mar 05
Arctic blast strikes Midwest, Northeast as new storm hits California
ABC News(NEW YORK) — The temperature in Chicago fell to minus 3 degrees on Monday as much of the Midwest is experiencing its coldest March in decades. Even in Denver, it was minus 5, breaking a daily record. Wind chills Tuesday morning are again extremely cold for much of the U.S. It will be even …
Mar 05
Mitchell City Council narrowly rejects nuisance property settlement agreement
The saga of 301 North Main continues. The Mitchell city council voted 4-3 Monday to reject a proposed settlement between the city and property owner David Finell that would have led to the demolition of the building at the city’s cost. The council met in executive session prior to the vote. Councilors Kevin McCardle, John …
Mar 05
For LOCASH, it “Feels Like a Party” when your kids love your music
BBR “Feels Like a Party,” the latest top-thirty single from LOCASH, is on track to join the duo’s most-loved hits, judging from the impact it’s having on Chris Lucas‘ eight-year-old son, Caden. “His favorite, obviously, has always been ‘I Love This Life,’” the LOCASH singer says of the gold-certified, #2 hit from 2015. “He puts …
Mar 05
Iowa farmer seeks reforms & fewer consolidations
An Iowa farmer says small farms and communities need fewer ag consolidations and less farm program money going into large corporate farm accounts. Jerry Rosman from southwestern Iowa is a farmer and a feed commodities hauler. He’s concerned about the disappearance of rural farms and communities because of consolidation. Rosman says, “As agriculture consolidates down …
Mar 04
Secretary of State Pompeo discusses trade issues during Iowa visit
Photo courtesy Iowa Farm Bureau U.S. Secretary of State Mike Pompeo was in Iowa Monday, assuring farmers there’s been “real progress” in trade negotiations with China. “I’m very, very hopeful we’ll be able to wrap up and get a truly successful outcome for the United States and for American ag,” Pompeo said. Pompeo said he …
Mar 04
Thomas Rhett immediately hits the top 20 with his new song, “Look What God Gave Her”
The Valory Music Co. Just days after performing his new single on Saturday Night Live, Thomas Rhett now has the highest debut of his career so far with “Look What God Gave Her.” The lead release from his forthcoming Center Point Road album is already at #20 on Billboard’s Country Airplay chart, even though it only came out last Friday. If …
Mar 04
Keith Urban, Luke Bryan, Tim McGraw and more to headline CMA Fest 2019 in Nashville this summer
Country Music AssociationThe star-studded list of talent for CMA Fest 2019 is out now, as the 48th annual gathering gets set to take over downtown Nashville from June 6-9 this summer. CMA Entertainer of the Year Keith Urban will headline the main stage at Nissan Stadium, along with Luke Bryan, Tim McGraw, Florida Georgia Line, Carrie Underwood, Thomas Rhett, and Dierks Bentley. Old …
Mar 04
Hurst liked soybean prices better before trade war
Brooks Hurst, Missouri Soybean Association President, says the trade war with China needs to end as soon as possible, “We understand what (President Trump) is doing but as a soybean producer I liked the soybean prices before this a lot better than I do the prices currently.” Hurst told Brownfield at Commodity Classic his organization …
Mar 04
Missouri Soybean President on China and biodiesel issues
Missouri Soybean Association President Brooks Hurst says the trade war with China needs to end as soon as possible, “We understand what (Trump) is doing but as a soybean producer I liked the soybean prices before this a lot better than I do the prices currently.” Hurst told Brownfield at Commodity Classic his organization is …
