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This Little Missouri Courthouse Town Still Has Homemade Pie And $5 Movie Nights

An entire county still does its official business from one small courthouse town in the far north of Missouri. Every deed, every jury summons, every county meeting points back to the same main street. That alone makes me curious. I like towns where the courthouse still matters and the square...

Albany, MO · 4d
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Iowa Capital Dispatch

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State issues a warning to caregiver after nursing home resident dies

State licensing officials have issued a warning to an Iowa nurse for her role in the death of a nursing home resident. The board alleges that Elaine Allison, aka Elaine McCoy, of Beacon was working as a licensed practical nurse at the Oskaloosa Care Center on Sept. 6, 2025, when there was a serious medical […]

Beacon, IA · 3d

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Economic development officials in Ottumwa are dealing with the recent announcement that John Deere will close its factory there and consolidate its operations in Des Moines and Louisiana

Economic development officials in Ottumwa are dealing with the recent announcement that John Deere will close its factory there and consolidate its operations in Des Moines and Louisiana. Greater Ottumwa Partners in Progress executive director Marc Roe says within hours of last Tuesday’s announcement, he began collaborating with Iowa Workforce Development and Indian Hills Community College to brainstorm how to retrain and retain those workers. “Ottumwa, any community isn’t about one business. It’s going to change our landscape for sure, but, you know, it doesn’t have to determine the future of the community. That’s up to us to do,” Roe says. John Deere will leave about 400 people out of jobs, in addition to an abandoned industrial complex in the middle of Ottumwa. Roe hopes to attract new manufacturing, retrain local employees through workforce development or the local community college, and find new ways to retain families who are building businesses or going to school in Ottumwa.

Ottumwa, IA · 9h
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11 Des Moines-area dive bars to visit on Thanksgiving Eve

If you’re looking for a place where the drinks are strong, the vibes are nostalgic and the décor includes everything from graffiti to prosthetic limbs, Des Moines has a dive bar for you. And what better night to hit these neighborhood haunts than Thanksgiving Eve, the unofficial holiday when hometown crowds flock to their favorite bars before the big feast? These dives are more than watering holes — they’re community institutions, each with its own quirks, characters and cocktails. Often dimly lit with inexpensive drinks, a local clientele and a lived-in feel, they offer a sense of nostalgia and connection. From murals that haven’t changed in half a century to game-show mornings and impromptu dance parties, Des Moines’ dive bar scene is as colorful as it is welcoming. Let’s take a tour. Alpine Taproom: A whiskey revival on Ingersoll The Alpine Taproom has long been a favorite for locals who appreciate a good jukebox, a game of pool and a no-nonsense drink. This Wisconsin-style dive bar on Ingersoll Avenue got a fresh jolt of energy thanks to Cory Wendel of Lachele’s Fine Foods, who took the reins in June 2025. He didn’t mess with the soul of the place —

Des Moines, IA · 3d

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Des Moines Breaks Ground on 6 Affordable Homes in River Bend, 27 Years in Waiting

A patch of land on Seventh Street that Urban Dreams has owned since 1999 is finally getting the affordable homes the organization always planned for it. Construction began this week on a six-unit development at 1411 Seventh St. in Des Moines’ River Bend neighborhood, a $1.9 million project aimed at working individuals and families priced out of the local housing market.

Des Moines, IA · 3d

The Des Moines Register

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Iowa law fuels LifeWise Academy growth, including in Des Moines metro

A Christian religious education program is expanding its reach in Iowa, including in the Des Moines metro area. LifeWise Academy first came to Iowa in 2022. A 2025 state law that allows public school students to be excused from school to attend religious instruction courses for up to five hours a week boosted interest and helped LifeWise expand to 37 schools across 24 districts. Students were allowed to leave school for religious instruction before Iowa's law took effect. A 1952 U.S. Supreme Court ruling permits students to leave school for religious instruction if the program is privately funded, held off school grounds, is voluntary, and if parents or guardians give consent. LifeWise Academy meets those requirements, but the Iowa law provided clarity for communities that were interested in joining the program, said Sarah Buzynski, LifeWise's Iowa director. The academy began in rural Ohio in 2019 and now has chapters in more than 1,000 communities across the United States. To start a LifeWise chapter, community members must gather signatures, raise money and form a leadership team, and get permission from a school. Interested students can enroll in weekly instruction during times that do not interfere with core classes, such as lunch,

Des Moines, IA · 1d

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Dallas County Breaks Ground on New $7M Adel EMS Station Nov. 17

Dallas County EMS is set to break ground on a new Adel station on Tuesday, Nov. 17, at 1 p.m., marking the start of construction on a roughly $7 million facility near 415 River St. The station will replace the agency's current quarters and is expected to be finished by July 2027.

Dallas County, IA · 3d

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Hy-Vee to honor veterans with free breakfast, grocery savings

Annual Veterans Day event includes a buffet breakfast and 15% off groceries for veterans and active-duty military members.

West Des Moines, IA · 3d

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A private-room karaoke lounge could be coming to Des Moines

DES MOINES, Iowa — Karaoke fans in the Des Moines metro could soon have a new place to sing their favorite songs without having to perform in front of a crowd of strangers. The Midnight Mic, a local pop-up karaoke and events company, is working to open a permanent karaoke lounge featuring private rooms for […]

Des Moines, IA · 1d

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Iowa WWII sailor identified years after death in POW camp to be laid to rest

DES MOINES, Iowa — Gov. Kim Reynolds has ordered all flags to fly at half-staff Saturday to honor U.S. Navy Fireman First Class Robert Shove, a World War II sailor whose remains were identified in 2025, decades after he died in a prisoner-of-war camp. Shove, who was born in Washta, Iowa, in 1922, enlisted in […]

Iowa · 3d

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Parents face grueling $855 fines if their kids play in the street under bombshell new law in city

A NEW law in one US city has parents facing hefty fines if their kids play in the streets. City officials hope that the new law will keep both kids and streets safer. In Waukee, Iowa, city officials passed an ordinance in September to fine parents that allow their children to play in the streets.

Waukee, IA · 2d

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Iowa WWII sailor identified years after death in POW camp to be laid to rest

DES MOINES, Iowa — Gov. Kim Reynolds has ordered all flags to fly at half-staff Saturday to honor U.S. Navy Fireman First Class Robert Shove, a World War II sailor whose remains were identified in 2025, decades after he died in a prisoner-of-war camp. Shove, who was born in...

Iowa · 2d

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Des Moines metro bars get early start on holiday season

DES MOINES, Iowa — Holiday cheer is already on tap across the Des Moines metro as bars transform their spaces with festive lights, elaborate decorations and seasonal experiences. At The Republic on Grand, located inside the AC Hotel in Des Moines’ East Village, preparations are wrapping up for the return of its Rudolph’s Rooftop pop-up […]

Des Moines, IA · 4d

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Voters Elect Four New Supervisors in Tuesday’s General Election

Four new faces will join the Dallas County Board of Supervisors following Tuesday’s General Election. Five supervisors were elected by voters to represent newly redrawn districts as the board is expanding from three to five seats. All five supervisors were elected at-large and will start their new term in January.

Dallas County, IA · 3d

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Veridian pledge will support Iowa Thanksgiving food events

WATERLOO, Iowa — Veridian Credit Union is including several Iowa food assistance programs in a $70,000 pledge for Thanksgiving meals and groceries across Iowa, Nebraska and Minnesota. In Iowa, the support will benefit Families Forward Thanksgiving Table and 4 All Kids’ annual free Thanksgiving meal in Des Moines; The...

Waterloo, IA · 4d

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Davidson Building among 8 Iowa projects awarded historic preservation tax credits

The historic Davidson Building in downtown Des Moines has been awarded nearly $1.46 million in state historic preservation tax credits to support its rehabilitation, one of eight projects across Iowa receiving a combined $18.5 million in tax credits. The Iowa Economic Development Authority announced the awards this week through its...

Des Moines, IA · 4d

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WWII sailor to be laid to rest Saturday

DES MOINES, Iowa (KCRG) - Flags in Iowa will fly half-staff on Saturday to honor a World War II Prisoner of War. U.S. Navy Fireman First Class Robert Shove served on the USS Canopus in the Pacific Theater during World War II. He died on October 27, 1943, at the...

Sioux City, IA · 4d

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Des Moines Hands La Mie $200,000 to Escape Skywalk, Land Street-Level Spot

Griffin Building — Planned Grant-Funded Street-Level Storefront. La Mie, the popular bakery tucked into the skywalk at Two Ruan Center, is moving to street level — and Des Moines taxpayers are helping foot the bill. The Des Moines City Council voted Monday to award the bakery $200,000 in city funding to help it relocate to the Griffin Building at Seventh and Locust streets, a storefront that formerly housed a Kum & Go convenience store.

Des Moines, IA · 5d

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Dallas County Joins Nationwide Operation Green Light for Veterans Initiative

To honor the commitment and sacrifice of military veterans transitioning from active duty to civilian life, Dallas County has joined a nationwide effort to show its solidarity and support. As part of Operation Green Light for Veterans, led by the National Association of Counties and the National Association of County...

Dallas County, IA · 4d

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Unofficial Election Results Show Four New Supervisors for Dallas County

The unofficial results are in for the General Election in Dallas County. There were four contested races for the Board of Supervisors as Dallas County is expanding from three to five districts. According to the Dallas County Auditor’s Office, Democrat Jason Benell was the victor over Republican Robert Greenway in...

Dallas County, IA · 5d