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Rain delays Mason City road project past Thanksgiving as other North Iowa work nears finish

MASON CITY, Iowa — Rain has pushed a Mason City road project behind schedule, while several other North Iowa construction projects are nearing completion, according to the Iowa Department of Transportation. “Unfortunately with the rain, the project will probably extend past Thanksgiving,” Iowa DOT spokesman Pete Hjelmstad said. “We’ll...

Mason City, IA · 14h

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5 Iowa Winter Driving Rules That Can Get Iowans Ticketed

Snow caked over your license plate can get you a ticket in Iowa. It’s one of the everyday winter habits Iowans don’t think twice about until they’re pulled over. Here are the Iowa winter driving rules that can get Iowans ticketed. Note: This is general information, not...

Iowa · 1d
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Iowa Gov. Reynolds issues disaster proclamation for Shelby County highways

DES MOINES, Iowa (WOWT) - Highways in Shelby County, Iowa will be receiving federal funding for repairs for damage suffered after storms in September. A release from the office of Gov. Kim Reynolds says she issued a disaster proclamation for severe damage to highways in Shelby County. The damage came...

Shelby County, IA · 1d
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Iowa Capital Dispatch

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CyRide bus system changes firearms policy for Ames riders

CyRide, the bus system in Ames, has updated its firearms policy amid a lawsuit from an Iowa State University student who alleges the bus system’s former firearms ban went against Iowa code. In a Nov. 5 meeting, the Ames Transit Board unanimously adopted a motion to change CyRide policies “insofar as they prohibit the possession […]

Ames, IA · 1d

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Iowa approves $4.5 million for intercity bus service

DES Moines, Iowa — The Iowa Transportation Commission has approved more than $4.5 million for 16 projects to support intercity bus service in 2027. The funding will go to Greyhound Lines and Jefferson Lines for Iowa operations and to replace one motorcoach for each company, the Iowa Department of Transportation said Tuesday.

Iowa · 12h

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Iowa gas prices drop again

(Des Moines) -- Iowa's gas prices took another tumble this week. Triple A Iowa's weekly fuel report indicates the price of regular unleaded gasoline fell 15 cents from last week's price, and is currently averaging $3.82 per gallon across the state. Prices fell 15 cents from last week’s price and are up $1.02 from a year ago. The national average on Tuesday was $3.98 per gallon, down 14 cents from last week’s price.

Iowa · 13h

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New Lansing Bridge opens connecting Iowa, Wisconsin

The companies, people and issues shaping business in Madison and the Capital Region. Residents and businesses in Iowa and Wisconsin are once again served by a vital connection, as the new $165 million Lansing Bridge officially opened on Nov. 6 in a ceremony attended by officials of both states. The...

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Country Herald

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Iowa Parents Alert: Stop Sign Challenge Raises Winter Road Fears

Parents encouraged to discuss dangerous driving behavior before winter conditions increase risks near schools and rural intersections.

Iowa · 3d

cbs2iowa.com

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Gas prices down 16 cents in the last week in Iowa

DES MOINES, Iowa — Gas prices have dropped 15.7 cents per gallon in Iowa in the last week. The average price is sitting at $3.86/gallon as of Monday, according to GasBuddy's survey of 2,036 stations. Prices in Iowa are 41.0 cents per gallon lower than a month ago, but...

Iowa · 1d

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A much-awaited Mississippi River bridge is open in northeast Iowa

A new Mississippi River bridge opened Friday in northeast Iowa's Driftless Region, connecting the city of Lansing to rural Crawford County, Wisconsin. It replaces the historic Black Hawk Bridge, which was demolished in Dec. 2025 to make way for the replacement. The Iowa and Wisconsin Departments of Transportation (IDOT, WisDOT)...

Crawford County, WI · 4d

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Iowa gas prices drop again

(Des Moines) -- Gas prices continue a downward trend in Iowa. Triple A Iowa's weekly fuel report indicates the price of unleaded gasoline averaged $3.97 per gallon across Iowa. That's down 17 cents from last week's price, and are up $1.23 per gallon from a year ago. Wednesday's national average was $4.12, down 13 cents from a year ago.

Iowa · 6d

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6 Hy-Vee Fuel Saver Rules That Cost Iowans at the Pump

You pull up to the pump with a Hy-Vee Fuel Saver discount and a nearly empty tank, ready to save big. But a few rules decide how much you really save. Here’s what to know before your next fill-up, plus a way to stack your savings with Shell. 1....

Iowa · 9d

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Informational Meeting Held in Perry About Upcoming Roundabout Project on Highway 141

With construction of JBS and ADR Axels continuing, a public informational meeting was held with the Iowa Department of Transportation to discuss a road change along Highway 141. A meeting was held Wednesday at the McCreary Community Building in conjunction with the City of Perry and Bolton & Menk to...

Perry, IA · 5d

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The $202 Iowa to Illinois Train Loop You Might Regret Passing Up

A short journey across a state line can deliver the pleasure of train travel without requiring a cross-country holiday. Burlington, Iowa, and Galesburg, Illinois, sit on the California Zephyr route, making them a useful pair for a modest rail outing built around time in one destination. This is an out-and-back...

Galesburg, IL · 6d

We Are Iowa

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New Mississippi Rive bridge connecting Iowa to Wisconsin opens ahead of schedule

Lansing, IA · 4d

Iowa Public Radio

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A much-awaited Mississippi River bridge is open in northeast Iowa

The Mississippi River bridge at Lansing opened on Friday, five months ahead of schedule. It’s steel truss design honors the profile of a historic bridge at the site.

Crawford County, WI · 4d

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Roughly 20 Union Pacific train cars derailed near Carlisle

CARLISLE, Iowa — Authorities say no injuries were reported after roughly 20 train cars derailed outside Carlisle. The train derailment occurred around 5 a.m. Wednesday, about two miles northwest of Carlisle, according to a spokesperson from Union Pacific. Officials say roughly 20 cars derailed during the incident. According to officials, no injuries have been reported, […]

Carlisle, IA · 6d

Pen City Current

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The parking lot test -- and the steel mill exception

There is a simple way to assess how much Iowa governments think ordinary citizens deserve to know, and engage in the debate, when officials have an initiative they are eager to undertake. Call it the parking lot test. The recent whirlwind of economic events in Iowa suggests that this time,...

Iowa · 8d

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US Transportation Dept. Announces Funding for Area Projects

(Washington, D.C.)--The U.S. Department of Transportation has announced that Iowa will receive over $76.2 million in federal funding to improve roadway safety, including two projects in this area. Nearly $7.1 million was awarded for projects in eight counties in northwest and north central Iowa including Kossuth and Palo Alto. The...

Iowa · 7d

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Madison County, Iowa Still Has 6 Covered Bridges. Here’s How to See All of Them in One Late-Fall Drive

Madison County, Iowa once had 19 covered bridges. Today, six Madison County covered bridges remain, and all of them are...

Madison County, IA · 8d