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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 · 2d
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Forest City Acquires New Properties

A special meeting of the Forest City Council recently took place over acquiring new property for city use according to Forest City Administrator Tony Mikes. The properties is next to property currently owned by the city. The purchased property will become a vital function for the city and its vehicles...

Forest City, IA · 3d
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DNR fines RV painting facilities in Forest City, Charles CIty

DES MOINES — Custom RV painting facilities in Forest City and Charles City have been ordered by the Iowa Department of Natural Resources to pay $10,000 administrative penalties due to failing to abide by multiple air quality requirements. The DNR says in recently issued administrative consent orders that CDI...

Forest City, IA · 3d
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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 · 2d

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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 · 3d

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Greene County Supervisors Will Meet Tomorrow Morning

The Greene County Board of Supervisors will meet tomorrow morning. The Board will hear an update from the Jefferson City Administrator and then they will consider for approval a consent for representation by a local law firm and a waiver of conflict of interest. The Board will also consider approving three resolutions for transfer of funds.

Greene County, IA · 1d

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Garner Looks to Next Summers Aquatic Center Issues

The Garner City Council is facing a growing problem found in many area cities with aquatic centers. The ability to recruit and hire lifeguards. Certification and operation of a aquatic center requires a specific number to be on duty at all times. In Garner, Mayor Tim Schmidt agrees that the challenge is present.

Garner, IA · 3d

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Belmond council advances construction projects

The Belmond City Council approved more than $1 million in payments for three infrastructure projects during Monday’s meeting. The council approved two payments totaling about $713,800 to Peterson Construction for wastewater treatment facility improvements. Engineer Jason Petersburg said crews are working to have the facility’s digester operational before winter.

Belmond, IA · 2d

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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 · 2d

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Clay County Fair Board Seeking New Members

(Spencer)--The Clay County Fair Association is seeking eligible candidates to join its Board of Directors and encourages interested community members to join the organization. The Fair Association's Annual Meeting and Board of Directors election will be held on February 23rd, 2027. Eligible candidates must have been an individual member of...

Clay County, IA · 2d

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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 · 2d

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Sheffield Council to review Maple Street traffic concerns Monday

The Sheffield City Council will revisit traffic concerns along Maple Street and consider bids for the sale of city-owned property at 112 Gilman Street during its meeting Monday. The Maple Street discussion follows an earlier decision to have Police Chief Andrew O’Connor patrol the area and evaluate traffic conditions near...

Sheffield, IA · 1d

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Iowa public universities report $9.5B in revenues, identify future fiscal challenges

(Iowa Capital Dispatch – Brooklyn Draisey) Iowa’s public university system saw a combined total of $9.52 billion in actual revenues for fiscal year 2026, according to a report the Iowa Board of Regents will receive this week. The board released its fiscal year 2026 comprehensive fiscal report, detailing...

Iowa · 1d

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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 · 3h

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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 · 2d

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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 · 2d

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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