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No ‘blue wave’ in Guthrie County

Despite the nationwide and statewide successful campaigns of many Democratic candidates in the Nov. 3 midterm election, voters in Guthrie County strongly favored Republicans. Unofficial Guthrie County results are shown below:. Federal and State Contests. US Senate. Ashley Hinson 3,083. Josh Turek 1,853. Thomas Laehn 259. US Representative District 3.

Guthrie County, IA · 1d

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Iowa DOT Schedules Highway 25 Road Project in Scranton for Next Year

A road project is coming up next year in Greene County. According to Iowa Department of Transportation District 1 Design Engineer Devendra Tamrakar, a pavement rehabilitation project is planned for next construction season on Iowa Highway 25 from Iowa Highway 141 to US Highway 30 in Scranton. He says along...

Scranton, IA · 18h

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Sac County Jail Measure Falls Short of Required 60% Approval

For the third consecutive year, Sac County voters have rejected a bond measure to build a new jail, despite a majority supporting the project in Tuesday’s general election. According to unofficial election results, the $10 million bond received 2,377 votes in favor and 1,820 against, representing approximately 56.6% approval. That’s about 3.4 percentage points short of the 60% supermajority required for passage under Iowa law.

Sac County, IA · 1d
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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 · 1d

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Carroll City Council To Welcome New Police Officer, Consider SCADA System At Monday’s Meeting

The Carroll City Council meets Monday for its next regularly scheduled meeting, with water control systems and a police employment contract on its agenda. The council convenes at 5:15 p.m. at Carroll City Hall. On Nov. 4, the council met for the first of several planning sessions as it begins its Fiscal Year (FY) 2028 budget preparations. City Manager Aaron Kooiker says last Wednesday’s meeting was a good start to the months-long process.

Carroll, IA · 16h

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Carroll County Supervisors Meet Tuesday To Canvass Nov. 3 Election

The Carroll County Board of Supervisors will meet a day later than usual next week to finalize the results from the Nov. 3 election. The supervisors will convene at 9 a.m. on Tuesday, Nov. 10, in the supervisors’ meeting room at the Carroll County Courthouse. Prior to canvassing the ballot tallies, the supervisors will hear from Coon Rapids Main Street Director Katie Mason for an update on the community and ongoing programs. The board will also consider approval of a resolution accepting another settlement agreement related to the various ongoing lawsuits concerning parties to the nation’s opioid crisis. The canvass, which is a lengthy process that requires the supervisors to read through the results of each of the county’s precincts, will be held at the end of the meeting. Once the canvass is completed, the results of Tuesday’s election are certified and sent to the Iowa Secretary of State. The Nov. 10 meeting is open to the public and will also be live-streamed via the county’s YouTube channel. Links to the agenda and video are included with this story on our website.

Carroll County, IA · 16h

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Join The Carroll Fire Department Saturday Night For Firehouse Formal

Tomorrow (Saturday) is the Carroll Fire Department’s 104th annual community fundraiser. The event, taking on the new moniker of Firehouse Formal this year, begins at 7 p.m. at the Carrollton Centre. Fire Chief Dan Hannasch says the community support, as always, has been outstanding, and a few tickets remain for those interested in joining them for an entertaining evening.

Carroll, IA · 1d

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Grow Greene County Holds Annual Give Back Awards

An organization in Greene County held its annual Give Back Awards where several non-profit organizations received additional funding. Grow Greene County Gaming Corporation gave out seven checks to worthy causes, including some new entities. According to GGCGC, Greene County New Opportunities, Greene County Adopt-A-Family and Congregate Meals each were given $6,000. The group says two additional checks went to each school district for their respective At-Risk Programs, with Greene County getting $4,000 and Paton-Churdan with $2,000.

Greene County, IA · 18h

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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 · 3d

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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 · 1d

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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 · 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 · 1d

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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 · 1d

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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 · 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 Washta, Iowa, in 1922, enlisted in […]

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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 · 2d

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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 · 2d

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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 · 4d

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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 · 2d

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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 · 3d