Heavy rainfall Monday night slowed the Ellis County Fire Department’s response to a hay bale fire. Ellis County Assistant ...

As part of National Farm Safety Week, a Surrey farmer shares his story to raise awareness of the dangers faced by those ...

North Judson firefighters were called to a hay fire near Toto around 8 a.m. Saturday.Upon arrival, firefighters reported 15 ...

RICHMOND TOWNSHIP — A Blooming Valley-area fire destroyed a barn and about 150 bales of hay that were inside it. Blooming ...

Straw is a traditional building material, but today's building methods are relatively new. Discover how modern straw bale construction has evolved.

Iowa offensive lineman Kade Pieper won his second-straight Beef Days Hay Bale Toss, but as always, a good time was had by all.

Pieper repeated as the winner of the Solon Beef Days Hay Bale Toss after tossing a bale of hay an astounding 13 feet into the ...

“I love Coach Mac, I love his system, I didn’t even take a visit here I just wanted to play for coach Mac, so it was a no doubter.” ...

Iowa football offensive lineman Kade Pieper won the Solon Beef Days Hay Bale Toss open men’s division for the second consecutive year.

Historic Hills Scenic Byway Bale Trail is now open, featuring whimsical hay and straw sculptures along a 105-mile route through five southeastern Iowa counties.

Iowa football offensive lineman Kade Pieper won the Hay Bale Toss at Solon Beef Days on July 18, 2025. Pieper is now a back-to-back champion.