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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 · 2d
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Hagie Plant Closes Leaving Clarion Officials Trying to Find a Buyer

A top official in the City of Clarion says Deere and Company’s decision to close a site where self-propelled crop sprayers have been made for 79 years is disappointing. Clint Middleton has lived in Clarion for 27 years and has been the city administrator since 2019. Ray Hagie invented...

Clarion, IA · 5d
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New Story County Jail program giving inmates a second chance

NEVADA, Iowa — A new program at the Story County Jail is giving inmates a chance at a fresh start. The Story County Sheriff’s Office recently started up its IGNITE program, which gives inmates a chance to take courses while behind bars. The program has seven tracks that inmates can take. Those tracks range from […]

Story County, IA · 17h

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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 · 13h
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Beau Klaver, 23, heads to the Iowa House from the family farm

When the Iowa House convenes in January, its youngest member will be a farmer from Kamrar who plants cover crops with drones. Beau Klaver, a Republican, won the open Iowa House District 55 seat on Nov. 3, beating Democrat Cynthia Oppedal Paschen. Unofficial results showed Klaver with 8,361 votes, about 64.7%, to Paschen’s 4,552, about 35.2%, the Hampton Chronicle reported. The district covers Franklin and Hamilton counties along with parts of Wright and Story counties, so a slice of Wright County voters will be sending him to Des Moines.

Iowa · 1d

1380kcim.com

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Joel Suggit Sworn In as New Sac County Sheriff

In the recent election, Sac County residents selected a new sheriff to fill a vacancy. Deputy Joel Suggit ran unopposed, taking 3,613 votes against 90 write-ins. Suggit is a Sac City native and says that while he left for college and work, he knew he wanted to return to the area.

Sac County, 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 · 19h

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Additional Greene County Veterans Highlighted in Second Book By Jefferson Resident

Today is Veterans Day and it is a time for honoring those individuals who served in the military. One Jefferson resident has done this with her most recently published second book of “Veterans’ Stories: Greene County, Iowa Volume 2.” Margaret Hamilton says much like the first book that was published this past May where she interviewed 59 local area veterans, the second volume includes 49 new veterans telling stories about their service.

Greene County, IA · 1d

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South Hamilton Community School Board looks at early retirement packages for staff during Monday evening meeting.

Jewell-The South Hamilton Community School Board Monday evening learned about the packages for early retirement requests for staff members. South Hamilton superintendent Heather Holm said the packages to certified and classified staff for 2026-27 that will include both a monetary and an insurance incentive and expressed intent to offer early retirement for an additional four years beyond the 2026-27 school year. The board also approved its mentoring and induction plan for the 2026-27 school year.The second reading on policies for discrimination and harassment based on sex prohibited and on religious expression were also approved at this week’s meeting. Stephanie Mills was hired as the new food service director for the South Hamilton Schools.

Jewell, IA · 1d

raccoonvalleyradio.com

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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 · 20h

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IDEC Will Provide Free ‘Downtown’ Presentation Thursday

Des Moines, IA (northwestiowanow.com) — The Iowa Department of Economic Development has a division aimed at helping small towns revitalize themselves. Planner Jim Engle has visited multiple communities in the corridor and will hold a free seminar Thursday night in Sioux Rapids. Engle is working directly with cities participating...

Sioux Rapids, IA · 1d

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8 Phrases Iowans Say Without Realizing Americans Elsewhere Don’t

Order a tavern in northwest Iowa, and you could end up with a sandwich instead of a drink. Iowans say things like that without a second thought, until a visitor asks what they mean. Here are the phrases Iowans say without realizing Americans elsewhere don’t. 1. Walking Beans. Walking...

Iowa · 5d

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Judge sentences Iowa daycare provider nearly 4 years after child’s death

EMMETSBURG, Iowa (KTIV) - Nearly four years after investigators looked into the death of an infant in Northwest Iowa, a judge sentenced a daycare provider to prison. On Monday, Nov. 9, a judge sentenced 31-year-old Hannah Priest to prison for one count of child endangerment resulting in the death of Sebastian Jespersen, a 23-month-old who died in 2023. Priest was the child’s daycare provider at the time.

Iowa · 3d

WHO 13

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First Measles case identified in Polk County, 3 potential exposure sites listed

POLK COUNTY, Iowa — The Polk County Health Department confirmed a new measles case in a child as health officials are working to notify those possibly exposed. As of November 6, 50 total cases of measles had been reported in Iowa in 2026. PCHD says the latest case shows evidence of person-to-person transmission. Health officials […]

Polk County, IA · 1d

Cedar Rapids Gazette

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Iowa Gov.-elect Sand adds current, recently former Republicans to staff

DES MOINES — One current Republican and another former-Republican-turned independent have joined Iowa Gov.-elect Rob Sand’s leadership team as he continues the work of establishing his administration. Sand announced Monday that his chief of staff will be Abe Rakov, whose political experience includes leading advocacy groups End Citizens United and Let America Vote. Sand, the Democratic state auditor, was elected Iowa governor during last week’s midterm elections. He will be sworn in as the state’s 44th governor on Jan. 12. Sand announced his latest staff hires and took questions from reporters Monday in the Iowa Capitol rotunda. “I want to have people around who think differently than me,” Sand said during the press conference. “I said it in the campaign, and I meant it every time I said it: The best decisions that you make are the ones where you listen to people that you think you disagree with. … “I know it’s uncommon, but to me that’s the way it ought to be done. That’s the way I did it before, and I want to keep doing it that way.” The new members of what Sand calls his “tripartisan” transition team are Mike Mahaffey, a current Republican and former

Iowa · 3d

The Financial Wire

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Senior homeowners in South Dakota, Idaho, Arizona and Iowa can file in 2027 for property tax freezes and credits, including Idaho’s cut of up to $1,500 due April 15

Idaho homeowners who are 65 or older can cut their property tax bill by as much as $1,500, but the application has to arrive between Jan. 1 and April 15. Three other states run their own 2027 programs for older owners: South Dakota freezes assessed value for applicants who file by April 1, Maricopa County... The post Senior homeowners in South Dakota, Idaho, Arizona and Iowa can file in 2027 for property tax freezes and credits, including Idaho’s cut of up to $1,500 due April 15 appeared first on The Financial Wire .

Idaho · 3d

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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 · 3d

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 · 3d

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The Iowa Standard Announces Closure After Eight Years

The Iowa Standard, an independent Iowa media outlet founded by Jacob Hall, is closing after eight years of covering state politics, elections, education, legislative activity and government issues. Hall announced the decision Friday, saying a new professional opportunity will allow him to continue working in an area he cares about...

Iowa · 3d

Amest Tribune

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Library asks Ames to enforce an overnight camping ban on its property

The Ames Public Library may start enforcing overnight restrictions to curtail littering and vandalism and keep people from camping on the property. The Ames Library Board of Trustees asked the City of Ames to restrict access during specific hours. City parks have similar restrictions. The board recently said, in a letter to the City of Ames, the library has witnessed "dramatic growth in overnight safety and health concerns on the exterior grounds that cannot be managed by library staff alone." The board said "troublesome activities" occur when the library is closed, including people sleeping near the building, alcohol consumption and drug use. The board said those sleeping nearby have startled upon awakening and have allegedly pulled knives on staff members and followed employees. The library is closed from 9 p.m. to 9 a.m. More: ISU professor accused of killing wife dies from self-inflicted gunshot The board is concerned about staff safety should a situation escalate, Library Board Secretary Debra Gibson said during the Nov. 10 Ames City Council meeting. The board's letter also noted problems with people stashing or abandoning personal belongings such as shopping carts, bikes, backpacks and sleeping bags near the building, while people have allegedly "abused library

Ames, IA · 1d