United States military strikes were launched in retaliation against Iran on Friday. President Donald Trump said the Islamic Republic targeted a cargo ship with drones while transiting the Strait of Hormuz.

These incidents have been reported by the HPD.

The American Energy Institute launched a new website that argues governments, researchers, and other institutions relied on an extreme climate scenario long after scientists questioned its realism. The website, They-Knew.com, focuses on RCP8.5, a high-emissions climate scenario that researchers have widely used for years to study future warming. 

Members of the Highland County Land Reutilization Corporation (land bank) board heard updates on state grant progress and other properties during a meeting Thursday, June 18, in a return to regular business.

Vermont became the first state to ban the use of the highly toxic herbicide paraquat after Republican Gov. Phil Scott signed Democratic-sponsored legislation last month.

As chairman of the Senate Judiciary Committee and a lifelong Iowa farmer, I understand the futility of shutting the barn door after the horse has bolted. That’s why I support a constitutional amendment to keep nine Supreme Court justices on the bench at a time. As our nation celebrates the 250th birthday of America, we must safeguard the independence of the federal judiciary to protect our constitutional freedoms and way of life for generations to come.

The passage of the Emergency Conservation Program Improvement Act is a meaningful step toward helping Nebraska’s producers rebuild from the damage and recover when disaster strikes.

“We owe it to the American people to provide transparency and ensure accountability for survivors,” said Chairman Comer.

The seventh annual veterans dinner hosted by the Walnut Hill Church of Christ in Union is scheduled for 5 p.m. Saturday, Sept. 12 at 10449 Barger Road, Leesburg.