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Small town Iowa faces tough budget decisions after new property tax reform bill

Rural Iowa governments brace for revenue shortfalls following a 2026 property tax reform bill. Southwest Iowa Reporter Ryan Gamboa and Clarinda resident, caught up with leaders bracing for the future.

Clarinda, IA · 1d

Western Iowa Today

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Villisca Initiative Seeks Community Input on Future Projects

(Villisca) Approximately 40 Villisca residents attended a public meeting at the Villisca Community Center to learn about the Villisca Initiative and provide input on potential community projects. Alex Burton of the Villisca Initiative says the organization was formed to partner with the Charles E. Lakin Foundation, with a goal of...

Villisca, IA · 17h

Western Iowa Today

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Atlantic High School Principal Outlines Iowa’s Student Removal Act to School Board

(Atlantic) At Wednesday’s Atlantic School Board meeting, High School Principal Dr. James Brauer outlined how Iowa’s new Student Removal Act is being implemented in local schools following the passage of Senate File 2428 during the 2026 legislative session. The law, signed by Iowa Governor Kim Reynolds, establishes procedures...

Atlantic, IA · 1d

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KMAland Winter Sports Names to Know: Reese Montgomery, Red Oak

(KMAland) -- The Winter Sports Names to Know fun marches on today with a chat with Red Oak basketball star Reese Montgomery. Montgomery is entering his third year as a starter for the Tigers and is ready to lead them into what looks to be a promising season. "I'm very...

Red Oak, IA · 1d
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Adair County Supervisors Respond to Residents’ Concerns Over Secondary Roads Oversight

(Adair Co.) The Adair County Board of Supervisors has filed a response letter following criticism from two local residents regarding the board’s oversight of the Secondary Roads Department. Rob and Tony Mensing addressed the supervisors during last Wednesday’s meeting, emphasizing that state law gives the board responsibility for setting...

Adair County, IA · 2d

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Shen council, couple debate nuisance issue

(Shenandoah) -- Shenandoah officials are urging a local couple to leave what's deemed a nuisance property--citing safety concerns. James and Deborah Lewis updated the Shenandoah City Council Tuesday night on the progress of a nuisance property at 805 5th Avenue. Deborah Lewis told the council the couple is waiting on a credit report for a loan to fund the property's renovation.

Shenandoah, IA · 3d

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Atlantic Planning and Zoning Commission Approves Kwik Star Site Plan for East 7th Street Development

(Atlantic) The Atlantic Planning and Zoning Commission unanimously approved the commercial site plan for a proposed Kwik Star gas station, car wash, and food service facility at 1500 East 7th Street in Atlantic. The commission met Tuesday, November 10, at City Hall to review the company’s proposed development plan.

Atlantic, IA · 2d

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Atlantic School District Food Service Director Addresses Negative Lunch Balances

(Atlantic) The Atlantic Community School District is facing more than $29,000 in unpaid student lunch balances, prompting its Food Service Director to ask the district for help finding a solution. Natalie Ritter addressed the growing concern during Wednesday’s school board meeting, saying her department has been working to collect the...

Atlantic, IA · 2d

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13 Independent Iowa Grocery Markets That Give Corporate Chains A Run For Their Money

Have you ever walked into a small grocery store and wondered why you hadn’t discovered it sooner?. Iowa has plenty of independent markets that might make you rethink your usual supermarket routine. Some offer freshly prepared foods and impressive butcher counters. Others specialize in locally grown produce, international ingredients,...

Iowa · 1d

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Mills County board hears Resilient Recovery proposal

(Glenwood) -- Mills County officials are the latest to consider funding an area substance abuse treatment program. At its regular meeting earlier this week, the county board of supervisors met with Public Health Director Katelyn Murtfeld and Resilient Recovery Substance Abuse Counselor Richard Mullen to discuss using a portion of the county's opioid settlement funds to bring Mullen's services to the county. The money comes from an agreement that the Iowa Attorney General's Office signed onto in 2022 that provides money from manufacturers to help abate the opioid crisis through prevention and treatment. Based in Villisca, Mullen says he has provided similar wraparound services for the past two years in Montgomery County and expanded to Fremont County in 2026.

Mills County, IA · 14h

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Iowa Western celebrates Shen center renovations

(Shenandoah) -- Shenandoah is among the communities benefiting from a bond issue approved for Iowa Western Community College last year. Shenandoah's Chamber and Industry Association held an open house and ribbon cutting ceremony Thursday afternoon celebrating recent renovations at Iowa Western's Shenandoah center. Construction of a heating and air conditioning repair lab was among the projects included in a $55 million bond issue approved by voters in November of last year. Iowa Western President Dr. Daniel Kinney tells KMA News the new HVAC lab gives the center the ability to train students to fill a much-needed workforce.

Shenandoah, IA · 1d

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Council Bluffs Recount Looms as Siegrist's Razor-Thin House Win Faces Challenge

Pottawattamie County Auditor's Office — Recount Administration Site. A Council Bluffs legislative race so close it's being called the tightest Iowa House contest in the state is headed to a recount Monday morning, with Pottawattamie County officials expecting an answer the same day. Democratic challenger Ben Larson requested the recount after unofficial results showed Republican incumbent Brent Siegrist clinging to a narrow lead in Iowa House District 19.

Council Bluffs, IA · 2d

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KMAland Sports Schedule (11/13): Treynor's Dome return headlines massive playoff Friday

(KMAland) -- A busy Friday of postseason football features state semifinal showdowns in Iowa and Nebraska, district championship battles in Missouri and a KMAland girls bowling matchup. Treynor takes on top-ranked Regina Catholic at 10:00 AM in the UNI-Dome on FM 99.1, while Rock Port hosts Nodaway Valley at 7:00...

Treynor, IA · 18h