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After four months of silence, KGRN to return to Grinnell airwaves under new ownership
After nearly four months of radio silence, Grinnell’s KGRN 1410 AM is preparing to return to the airwaves under new ownership, bringing back local news, sports and familiar voices. Riverfront Broadcasting, a South Dakota-based company, acquired KGRN and three associated Newton stations in early September after their previous owner,...
radioonthego.com
Sheffield Council to discuss sale of Gilman Street property
The Sheffield City Council will consider the sale of city-owned property at 112 Gilman Street during its meeting Monday. Council members are scheduled to discuss accepting bids for the property and setting a public hearing on the proposed sale. Other agenda items include a discussion of West Fork’s all-weather track...
kiow.com
Mason City Chamber Names 43 North Iowa Business of the Year
MASON CITY — The Greater Mason City Chamber of Commerce honored a social-services nonprofit, a longtime automotive executive and a retired banker and his wife among its award winners at its 110th Annual Meeting at The Music Man Square, the chamber announced Friday. 43 North Iowa received the Business...
kchanews.com
Bid Deadline Monday for Charles City Property at 311 4th Avenue
The City of Charles City is accepting sealed bids for the purchase and redevelopment of property located at 311 4th Avenue. Bid Deadline: Monday, October 12, at 3:00 p.m. Bid Submission: Charles City City Hall, 900 Clark Street. A link to the complete notice of request for bids can be...
notesoniowa.com
National Cattle Congress: Iowa Time Machine October 10, 1910
Iowa Time Machine ⏰: On October 10, 1910, the first National Cattle Congress (then Iowa Dairy Cattle Congress) came together in Waterloo. The iconic annual agricultural fair and year-round event space hasdrawn visitors from far and wide for over 110 years. After five previous dairy cattle congresses, other Midwestern...
Cedar Rapids Gazette
Palo residents to get first look at Google’s data center plans
PALO — Google wants a piece of Palo. That’s been all anyone in town could talk about for the past year — everyone, that is, aside from the company itself. Until now. The company this week sent out mailers to all Palo residents about an upcoming Oct. 22 open house where Google representatives will discuss the project and answer residents’ questions. “We are genuinely excited about partnering with the leadership and citizens of Palo. We believe in a collaborative and constructive approach to development — one rooted in open dialogue,” reads the letter, which is signed by Google’s Vice President of Global Infrastructure and Energy Steve Walter. The mailer marks Google’s first time publicly confirming the project since Linn County officials announced the company’s interest last fall. The tech giant is looking to build up to six data center buildings near the Duane Arnold Energy Center, which would provide nuclear energy to the site. The campus would be one of several the company operates within Iowa alongside its long-running data center operations in Council Bluffs and the campus currently under construction in southwest Cedar Rapids. The site — located near the intersection of Palo Marsh and Power Plant roads —
thebusinessdownload.com
From Farms To Furniture Stores, 1 Source Solar Helps Iowans Cut Energy Costs
“It’s the table where you serve Thanksgiving dinner, and the couch where you open Christmas gifts,” Jason Merschman said in a profile published by the City of Urbandale. Merschman is assistant vice president of Homemakers Furniture, a business that traces its roots to a store in St. Paul, Iowa, in the 1940s.
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radioonthego.com
Revitalize Dumont moves forward after asbestos work
Revitalize Dumont is getting back to work inside the former Dumont school building after spending much of the summer addressing asbestos issues. The group has continued making progress on the building, including a new roof over the gymnasium and additional electrical work. Revitalize Dumont President Roger Kregel says the roof project was one of the group’s biggest expenses this year.
cbs2iowa.com
Made in Iowa announces 2026-27 market season at Hawkeye Downs
CEDAR RAPIDS, Iowa — Made in Iowa will host six artisan and women’s lifestyle market events at Hawkeye Downs Expo Center between October and April, beginning with a fall market, scarecrow festival and food drive Oct. 17-18. The events are designed to connect Iowa makers, bakers, farmers, artists and other small businesses with shoppers during the colder months, organizers said.