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The Story Behind a Beloved, Small Town Hardware Store, 50 Years in the Making

A Family Business, a Big Leap of Faith, and an Innovative Funding Program From Region XII That Helped Make It Happen. The products are impeccably arranged. Rows upon rows of merchandise that seems to preen under the LED lights. Stuff that’s been neatly stacked, organized, hung; a five-star, next level...

Coon Rapids, IA · 3d
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Audubon, Coon Rapids-Bayard lead Class 8-Player District 9 selections

(KMAland) -- Audubon and Coon Rapids-Bayard dominated the Class 8-Player District 9 All-District Football Team, combining for all four special awards and 21 first-team selections. The Wheelers led the way with 11 first-team selections and three of the district's four special awards, while the Crusaders collected 10 first-team honors and...

Audubon, IA · 1d
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Rebels crush CRB to reach Final Four

GLADBROOK – Last week Thursday, the sixth-ranked Gladbrook-Reinbeck Rebels earned a return trip to the UNI-Dome. The Rebels rocked the Coon Rapids-Bayard Crusaders here on Nov. 5, winning 56-8 in the 8-Man state football playoff quarterfinals at ‘The Pit’. G-R got out to a 41-0 halftime lead and eased its way back to the final four.

Gladbrook, IA · 16h
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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 · 3d
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Coon Rapids Launches Inaugural ‘Battle of the Bulbs’ Christmas Lighting Contest

Coon Rapids residents will compete this year in the inaugural Battle of the Bulbs: Residential Christmas Lighting Contest. The competition is sponsored by Coon Rapids Municipal Utilities (CRMU) and Main Street Coon Rapids. Residents must live within Coon Rapids city limits to participate, and contestants stand to win a CRMU bill credit. The first-place prize is a $100 CRMU bill credit, followed by $75 and $50 credits for second and third places. Judging will be from Saturday, Dec. 5 to Sunday, Dec. 13, from 5 p.m. to 9 p.m. A registration link is included with this story on our website at 1380kcim.com. The form must be completed by Friday, Nov. 27. By registering, you agree to have your address included on the Battle of the Bulbs Twinkle Tour, allowing community members to drive around town and enjoy the holiday displays. Addresses will be included on the tour map, voting form, social media, and other promotional materials.

Coon Rapids, IA · 1d

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Chevron to restart biodiesel plant in Ralston

An Iowa biodiesel plant operated by Chevron U.S.A. Inc. that shuttered in 2024 is set to restart according to a news release from the company Thursday.  Operations at the Ralston facility will be supported by a feedstock agreement with Landus Cooperative, according to the release. The northern Iowa facility, which was closed in 2024 due […]

Ralston, IA · 23h

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Western Iowa Forecast - November 13th

Denison, IA · 2h

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Here’s the resignation letter Iowa Lt. Gov-elect sent as he leaves county position

DES MOINES, Iowa (Gray Media Iowa State Capitol Bureau) — Iowa Lt. Gov-elect Dave Muhlbauer has resigned his position as Crawford County Board of Supervisor. Muhlbauer, a cattle rancher in rural Manilla, served two terms on the board. He sent this resignation letter to the county auditor as he...

Crawford County, IA · 1d

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Greene County Attorney Shares Details on New Victim Witness Coordinator Position

The Greene County Board of Supervisors recently approved a 28E agreement to hire a Victim Witness Coordinator to aid the County Attorney’s Office. County Attorney Thomas Laehn says 90 of Iowa’s 99 counties have a designated Victim Witness Coordinator that works with victims of criminal cases, as well as applying for victim restitution and notices from the court system, among other services.

Greene County, IA · 10h

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This Iowa Pub Serves A Breaded Pork Tenderloin So Big You’ll Wish You’d Planned Ahead For The Homemade Pie

The owners of this pub raise hogs for a living, and their breaded tenderloin once won the title of best in Iowa. That is a farm-to-table story with serious bragging rights. I love when a place backs up its name like that. The tenderloin gets hand-pounded in the kitchen. Then...

Ogden, IA · 3d

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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 · 1d

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45th Annual New Hope Soup Day Is Today At First United Methodist Church In Carroll

New Hope’s 45th annual Soup Day fundraiser is today (Thursday) and offers a dual opportunity to enjoy quality, homemade soups and to enrich the lives of individuals with disabilities in the community. Doors open at 11 a.m. at First United Methodist Church in Carroll, 1621 N. Main St. Meals are $15 for adults and include a choice of chicken noodle, chili, or vegetable beef soup, plus a dessert. Dine-in guests can enjoy all-you-can-eat soup, while carryout meals come in 30-ounce containers. New this year, children 10 years old and younger can choose a hot dog or soup meal for $7. New Hope interim Executive Officer Lacie Tedrow says, “For 45 years, Soup Day has brought people together over a homemade meal while supporting the individuals who call New Hope home. The community’s generosity helps provide meaningful experiences, essential items, and assistance when unexpected needs arise.” Proceeds benefit New Hope’s Client Special Needs Fund, which provides rental assistance, basic essentials, Camp Courageous experiences, and other support to clients. New Hope staff and volunteers say the annual soup day makes an extraordinary difference in their day-to-day operations, and they look forward to seeing you there. Meals will be served until 7 p.m. tonight (Thursday) at First United Methodist Church. For more information or to support New Hope in other ways, contact the New Hope Development Department at 712-792-5500 or email supportNH@newhopevillage.org.

Carroll, IA · 1d

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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 · 1d

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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 · 2d

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Chargers Top Returners for Girls Basketball

The AC/GC Chargers girls basketball team is gearing up for the start of the season with some preseason activities. As the team gets ready, there are some names to keep in mind when remembering returning statistical leaders. Now senior Stella Largent is the returner with the most field goals made/attempted with 93 made on 202 attempts, and highest field goal percentage at 46 percent. Now senior Meranda Gruber is the returning three pointers made/attempted leader, going 34 of 90 for a 37.8 percent three point percentage. She also is the returner with the highest effective field goal percentage, sitting at 49 percent. Largent is also the leading returner in free throws made/attempted, going 62 of 90, a 68.9 percent from the charity stripe.

Jefferson, IA · 1d

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United Way Of Carroll Hosts Annual Chili Cook-Off Friday At Piranha Club

The region’s potagers will gather at the Piranha Club in Carroll tomorrow (Friday) night to test their culinary skills in the United Way of Carroll’s 2026 Chili Cook-Off, and the public is invited to join as judges for the group’s annual fundraiser. United Way Executive Director Mallory Patterson says they’ll kick off the evening’s activities around 5 p.m. with a great slate of chilis to try for only $5 per person.

Carroll, IA · 1d

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Audubon’s Football Season Comes to a Close at the Dome on Wednesday

The Audubon Wheelers’ football season ended on Wednesday at the dome in a 44-39 loss to the Gladbrook-Reinbeck Rebels. It was a back and forth game all 48 minutes in Cedar Falls. Audubon took a quick 6-0 lead on a touchdown pass to Ty Bowlin on the opening drive, but the Rebels answered right back with a 15 yard score by Treyvon Herron. Herron finished with 144 yards and four touchdown on the day. Aiden Kjeergard exploded for scores of 65 and 47 yards to give the Wheeler a 20-13 lead.

Audubon, 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 · 1d

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Wheelers derailed by Gladbrook-Reinbeck in state semifinal

(Cedar Falls) -- Audubon football's memorable 2026 season came to a close in the state semifinals on Wednesday. The top-seeded Wheelers just couldn't quite mount the late rally they needed to keep their campaign alive, falling to Gladbrook-Reinbeck 44-39 in a state semifinal on KMA-FM 99.1. "We had a lot...

Audubon, IA · 1d

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Rams earn All-Academic District 6 honors

Fourteen players in the Greene County Rams football program have earned Class 3A District 6 All-Academic honors. To be eligible for All-Academic honors, students must be sophomores, juniors, or seniors, with a 3.50 grade point average or higher on a 4.00 scale. Seniors from Greene County on the District 6...

Greene County, IA · 1d