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Wednesday, May 08, 2013  National corn planting numbers higher than percentage in Iowa.

Sunday, October 30, 2011  The sprawling eastern Iowa cornfields made famous by the movie "Field of Dreams" are being sold to a company that will preserve the site's baseball legacy, the owners announced Sunday. Don and Becky Lansing said they have accepted an offer from Mike and Denise Stillman and their company, Go the Distance Baseball LLC, which will develop the site near Dyersville as a baseball and softball complex.

Tuesday, September 14, 2010  Recent cooler, drier weather is helping Iowa farmers get into their fields and harvest early planted corn and soybeans.

Wednesday, September 08, 2010  Iowa's corn harvest is already under way as corn development continue well ahead of average.

Tuesday, August 31, 2010  Iowa corn and soybeans are making rapid progress, thanks to a week of dry and mild weather.

Friday, August 27, 2010  A 2-year-old boy lost in an eastern Iowa cornfield has been found safe - thanks to the family dog.

Thursday, August 19, 2010  North Iowa farmers are puzzled by a curiously bountiful corn stalk growing in front of a restaurant in Mason City.

Friday, October 05, 2007  Iowa farmers could face hefty fines if they violate weight limits while hauling newly harvested grain.Governor Chet Culver has issued an emergency proclamation that allows for temporary vehicle weight limit exemptions.