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LAKE PANORAMA RIZ CRITICAL TO LONG-TERM PROSPERITY

Take a boat ride around Lake Panorama, and it’s easy to forget the lake is simply a wider version of the Middle Raccoon River. Construction of the lake’s dam began in spring 1969. On June 8, 1970, the dam gate closed and Lake Panorama was born. While the...

Guthrie County, IA · 3d
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westerniowaadvantage.com

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The Story Behind a Beloved, Small Town Hardware Store, 50 Years in the Making

A Family Business, a Big Leap of Faith, and an Innovative Funding Program From Region XII That Helped Make It Happen. The products are impeccably arranged. Rows upon rows of merchandise that seems to preen under the LED lights. Stuff that’s been neatly stacked, organized, hung; a five-star, next level...

Coon Rapids, IA · 3d
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Audubon, Coon Rapids-Bayard lead Class 8-Player District 9 selections

(KMAland) -- Audubon and Coon Rapids-Bayard dominated the Class 8-Player District 9 All-District Football Team, combining for all four special awards and 21 first-team selections. The Wheelers led the way with 11 first-team selections and three of the district's four special awards, while the Crusaders collected 10 first-team honors and...

Audubon, IA · 1d
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Rebels crush CRB to reach Final Four

GLADBROOK – Last week Thursday, the sixth-ranked Gladbrook-Reinbeck Rebels earned a return trip to the UNI-Dome. The Rebels rocked the Coon Rapids-Bayard Crusaders here on Nov. 5, winning 56-8 in the 8-Man state football playoff quarterfinals at ‘The Pit’. G-R got out to a 41-0 halftime lead and eased its way back to the final four.

Gladbrook, IA · 21h
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Iowa Capital Dispatch

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Chevron to restart biodiesel plant in Ralston

An Iowa biodiesel plant operated by Chevron U.S.A. Inc. that shuttered in 2024 is set to restart according to a news release from the company Thursday.  Operations at the Ralston facility will be supported by a feedstock agreement with Landus Cooperative, according to the release. The northern Iowa facility, which was closed in 2024 due […]

Ralston, IA · 1d

Iowa Capital Dispatch

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Iowa lawyer’s license is suspended after seven prior disciplinary cases

A Dallas County lawyer who has been sanctioned in seven previous disciplinary cases has now had her license suspended for 90 days. The board alleges that between June 2025 and April 2026, it opened investigations of five separate complaints alleging attorney Alexandra Maria Nelissen of Clive had engaged in misconduct. According to the board, Nelissen […]

Dallas County, IA · 4d

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Here’s the resignation letter Iowa Lt. Gov-elect sent as he leaves county position

DES MOINES, Iowa (Gray Media Iowa State Capitol Bureau) — Iowa Lt. Gov-elect Dave Muhlbauer has resigned his position as Crawford County Board of Supervisor. Muhlbauer, a cattle rancher in rural Manilla, served two terms on the board. He sent this resignation letter to the county auditor as he...

Crawford County, IA · 1d

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This Iowa Pub Serves A Breaded Pork Tenderloin So Big You’ll Wish You’d Planned Ahead For The Homemade Pie

The owners of this pub raise hogs for a living, and their breaded tenderloin once won the title of best in Iowa. That is a farm-to-table story with serious bragging rights. I love when a place backs up its name like that. The tenderloin gets hand-pounded in the kitchen. Then...

Ogden, IA · 4d

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Greene County Attorney Shares Details on New Victim Witness Coordinator Position

The Greene County Board of Supervisors recently approved a 28E agreement to hire a Victim Witness Coordinator to aid the County Attorney’s Office. County Attorney Thomas Laehn says 90 of Iowa’s 99 counties have a designated Victim Witness Coordinator that works with victims of criminal cases, as well as applying for victim restitution and notices from the court system, among other services.

Greene County, IA · 15h

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Former Jefferson Building Official Names IFA’s New Director Of Housing Tax Credit Programs

Nick Sorensen, a former building official for the City of Jefferson, will lead the Iowa Finance Authority’s (IFA) Statewide Housing Tax Credit Program. Sorensen worked for the Greene County city from 2015 to 2020 in a variety of roles, including as a building and zoning official, a code enforcement officer, and a special projects coordinator. He joined the Iowa Economic Development Authority’s (IEDA) IFA staff in 2021 as a downtown real estate specialist. He became a program manager in 2023 and served in that role for several years before his promotion to director. Sorensen is succeeding Brian Sweeney, who is retiring at the end of the year. In his new role, Sorensen will oversee the Federal Housing Tax Credit, Workforce Housing Tax Credit, and Historic Preservation and Redevelopment Tax Credit programs.

Greene County, IA · 1d

Western Iowa Today

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Atlantic High School Principal Outlines Iowa’s Student Removal Act to School Board

(Atlantic) At Wednesday’s Atlantic School Board meeting, High School Principal Dr. James Brauer outlined how Iowa’s new Student Removal Act is being implemented in local schools following the passage of Senate File 2428 during the 2026 legislative session. The law, signed by Iowa Governor Kim Reynolds, establishes procedures...

Atlantic, IA · 1d

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Chargers Top Returners for Girls Basketball

The AC/GC Chargers girls basketball team is gearing up for the start of the season with some preseason activities. As the team gets ready, there are some names to keep in mind when remembering returning statistical leaders. Now senior Stella Largent is the returner with the most field goals made/attempted with 93 made on 202 attempts, and highest field goal percentage at 46 percent. Now senior Meranda Gruber is the returning three pointers made/attempted leader, going 34 of 90 for a 37.8 percent three point percentage. She also is the returner with the highest effective field goal percentage, sitting at 49 percent. Largent is also the leading returner in free throws made/attempted, going 62 of 90, a 68.9 percent from the charity stripe.

Jefferson, IA · 1d

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Former Scranton Resident to be Recognized for Military Service Tomorrow

A former Scranton resident will be recognized for his military service tomorrow. According to the University of Iowa, Rich Appel is one of four recipients of the Hawkeye Distinguished Veterans Award. The university says this award was established in 2015 to honor veterans who have connections to the college and have demonstrated exceptional service to the US military and with their leadership, dedication and contributions exemplify the school’s spirit.

Scranton, IA · 1d

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Greene County School Board Re-Elects Board President and Vice President

The Greene County School Board met in regular session Wednesday night. The meeting started with the election of Board President and Vice President, with Cindi Daubendiek and Tim Riphagen continuing in those positions, respectively. Then, a public hearing was held about using the Secure an Advanced Vision for Education (SAVE)...

Greene County, IA · 1d

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Greene County Community Theatre Announces Cast List for “A Christmas Carol”

Greene County Community Theatre (GCCT) recently announced the cast for a beloved holiday performance. According to GCCT, 19 people auditioned for and will be performing in a live reading of Charles Dickens’ “A Christmas Carol.” The organization says of the cast list, seven individuals are making their community theatre debuts.

Greene County, IA · 15h

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Rams earn All-Academic District 6 honors

Fourteen players in the Greene County Rams football program have earned Class 3A District 6 All-Academic honors. To be eligible for All-Academic honors, students must be sophomores, juniors, or seniors, with a 3.50 grade point average or higher on a 4.00 scale. Seniors from Greene County on the District 6...

Greene County, IA · 1d

Western Iowa Today

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Atlantic Planning and Zoning Commission Approves Kwik Star Site Plan for East 7th Street Development

(Atlantic) The Atlantic Planning and Zoning Commission unanimously approved the commercial site plan for a proposed Kwik Star gas station, car wash, and food service facility at 1500 East 7th Street in Atlantic. The commission met Tuesday, November 10, at City Hall to review the company’s proposed development plan.

Atlantic, IA · 2d

Western Iowa Today

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Atlantic School District Food Service Director Addresses Negative Lunch Balances

(Atlantic) The Atlantic Community School District is facing more than $29,000 in unpaid student lunch balances, prompting its Food Service Director to ask the district for help finding a solution. Natalie Ritter addressed the growing concern during Wednesday’s school board meeting, saying her department has been working to collect the...

Atlantic, IA · 2d

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Wheelers derailed by Gladbrook-Reinbeck in state semifinal

(Cedar Falls) -- Audubon football's memorable 2026 season came to a close in the state semifinals on Wednesday. The top-seeded Wheelers just couldn't quite mount the late rally they needed to keep their campaign alive, falling to Gladbrook-Reinbeck 44-39 in a state semifinal on KMA-FM 99.1. "We had a lot...

Audubon, IA · 2d

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Chamber Holiday Showcase in Panora and Guthrie Center Today and Tomorrow

The Guthrie Center and Panora Chambers of Commerce are putting on their annual Holiday Showcase this weekend. Guthrie Center Chamber Vice President Tricia Schreck says that the event started yesterday, and continues through tomorrow. She tells Raccoon Valley Radio how the two Chambers came to run the event jointly. “Really...

Guthrie Center, IA · 15h