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The Prime Rib at This Iowa Supper Club Is Thick Enough to Plan a Drive Around

Prime rib that comes out pink in the middle, never bloody and never gray, is a promise most kitchens can’t keep. This one aims to keep it every single time. The room behind that promise has original tin ceilings almost 30 feet high. They glow with a coppery warmth over polished wooden floors and a long counter.

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Iowa Democrats flip seats, Poweshiek County rides the blue wave

The 2026 midterm has ended a near decade of unified Republican control in Iowa. Poweshiek County had over 60 perent turnout, with 500 more voters than in the 2022 midterms. Democratic candidates made significant gains in Poweshiek County, compared to margins of victory in previous elections. Poweshiek County voted 16 points more Democratic than in the 2024 presidential election.

Poweshiek County, IA · 9h
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In Iowa County District Court Nov. 2 through Nov. 6, 2026

MARENGO — Alyssa Jo Mente, 22, of Tipton, was charged in Iowa County District Court Nov. 2 with driving while her license is denied, suspended, canceled or revoked. The Iowa County Sheriff’s Department stopped Mente about 8:13 p.m. Oct. 31 in the 3000 block of Iowa Highway 149. Mente was also charged with failure to provide proof of financial liability. Richard Lloyd Stanek, 55, of Millersburg, was charged Nov. 4 with driving while his license is denied, suspended, canceled or revoked. The Iowa County Sheriff’s Department stopped Stanek about 5:11 p.m. Nov. 1 in the 2800 block of M Avenue. Keith Andrea Kersee, 66, of Chicago, was charged Nov. 6 with possession of drug paraphernalia, possession of marijuana, first offense, and with having a weapon while being ineligible. The Iowa State Patrol stopped Kersee for speeding about 8:10 a.m. Nov. 6 at mile marker 210 on Interstate 80. The trooper smelled marijuana, the criminal complaint filed with the court says. The trooper saw a joint in the center console ash tray, and a search of the vehicle produced about five grams of marijuana flower, a bowl with marijuana residue in it, $1,900 in cash and a firearm with a loaded

Iowa County, IA · 19h

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Events from Nov. 11 through Nov. 18, 2026

Saturday, Nov. 14 North English Christian Church will host its fall bazaar. Doors open at noon. Food, décor and holiday items will be available for purchase. An auction begins at 1 p.m. The church is located at 131 N. Howard St. in North English. The Montezuma Drama Department will present the musical “Newsies” during four performances at 7 p.m. Snacks will be made available during intermission by the Fine Arts Boosters, and Evelyn’s Floral will offer flowers for sale to present to actors, actresses and crew members. Tickets are $8 for adults and $5 for students and are available in advance at Montezuma State Bank and at the door. Sunday, Nov. 15 Williamsburg Library, in collaboration with Iowa County Master Gardeners, will host a Holiday Swag workshop at 1:30 at the library. Preregistration is required and slots are limited. Cost is $15 and participants will be provided all materials to make a decorative swag with greens for their door. Iowa County artist Brandon Rosas will hold an exhibition of original artwork at the St. Mary Memorial Community Center in Williamsburg from 4 to 6:30 p.m. The show — titled Paint, Passion, and Patience: 20 Years at the Easel — will

Williamsburg, IA · 19h

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Strong 4th quarter leads Iowa Valley past Edgewood-Colesburg

MARENGO — A motivated group of Iowa Valley football players entered this season with big goals on their minds. As the clock hit zero in the fourth quarter at Tiger Field Thursday, a four-year ascension finally saw its breakthrough as Iowa Valley defeated Edgewood-Colesburg 70-32 in an 8-player quarterfinal to advance to the UNI-Dome and the semifinal round. “You almost kind of feel a weight lifted off your shoulders after the feeling last year, and the expectations put on us this year,” Iowa Valley head coach Casey Krull said. The Tigers were eliminated in this round last season, but left no doubt in the final quarter that this time would be different. Leading 36-32, Iowa Valley forced three turnovers and scored 34 points in the final quarter to blow this one open from what was a close, contested game. “I think we all kind of remembered how it felt last year, and we just had that in the back of our heads,” quarterback Nolan Kriegel said. “We were not going to let up.” The quarter started with a fourth-and-goal from the one-yard line. Kriegel ran the ball in for his fourth rushing score of the game. On the ensuing kickoff,

Marengo, IA · 2d

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Payten’s Pack toy drive for Stead Family Children’s Hospital is underway

Small town, Big Pride is an understatement this year when it comes to the second annual Payten’s Pack Christmas Toy Drive benefiting the children at Stead Family Children’s Hospital, said Rhonda Goodman. Goodman is the mother of Payten Stout, an Iowa Valley student with a rare autoimmune disease that nearly killed her. Stout was treated at Stead Family Children’s Hospital in Iowa City. Goodman created Payten’s Pack on Facebook to raise awareness for a rare disease and to give back to the hospital that continues to save her daughter’s life. Payten started the toy drive last year to support the hospital. “This year we are so excited to be teaming up with the Marengo FFA Chapter (advisor Marcia Kilgard),” said Goodman. The 2026 toy drive began Oct. 26 and runs through Dec. 4. People may drop off toys at Big G, Marengo Farm and Home, Carquest, The Slockett Agency-Farm Bureau Financial Services or Iowa Valley High School. Another option is to scan the QR code on toy drive fliers and shop the Amazon wishlist. Wishlist items will be delivered directly to Payten's Pack. Outside Iowa County, toys may be dropped off at Main Street Bakery in keystone, Shelly’s Sweets in

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