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County sets public meeting on Mesabi project

LEE COUNTY – Lee County officials have announced a meeting Wednesday to inform the public about the ongoing negotiations with Mesabi Metallics, the company wanting to build a $15 billion steel facility in Iowa. Lee County Auditor Sherri Yasenchok sent out a special meeting notice Monday afternoon announcing the...

Lee County, IA · 4d

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Election Day Polling Places Announced in Wapello County

Election Day is here, and voters across Wapello County are heading to the polls today to cast their ballots in the 2026 General Election. Polling places throughout Wapello County will be open from 7:00 a.m. until 8:00 p.m. Ottumwa residents should report to their designated precinct polling locations:. Ottumwa City...

Wapello County, IA · 4d
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Fairfield to Host Public Meeting on Burlington Avenue and Main Street Intersection Improvements

The City of Fairfield will host a public open house on the planned Burlington Avenue and Main Street intersection improvement project on Tuesday, Nov. 17 from 5:30 to 6:30 p.m. at City Hall, 118 S. Main St. The meeting will give businesses, property owners and community members an opportunity to...

Fairfield, IA · 4d
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Bridge Near Kalona Reopens Following Replacement Project

A bridge on 110th Street northwest of Kalona is now open to traffic following a replacement project that began in May. According to the Washington County Engineer, 110th Street had been closed west of Juniper Avenue, nearly three miles west of Highway 1, while crews replaced the existing bridge over Deer Creek.

Kalona, IA · 4d
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Keokuk reader endorses democrats on Tuesday

As a former city council member, I know firsthand how difficult it is to maintain a budget in rural Iowa, especially with a declining population and a state government that continues to take away backfill funding and home rule rights. Meanwhile, state leaders boast about slashing taxes while staying quiet about what that means for rural Iowans: cuts to the services our communities depend on.

Lee County, IA · 6d

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Oskaloosa Announces Annual Holiday Decorating Contest

Oskaloosa residents are encouraged to bring out their holiday decorations and help light up the community by participating in the annual Home Decorating Contest. The contest invites residents to get creative with their homes and yards as the holiday season approaches. From elaborate light displays and festive winter scenes to unique holiday decorations, residents are encouraged to show off their creativity and help make Oskaloosa shine.

Oskaloosa, IA · 4d

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Election Day 2026: Henry County Polling Locations and KILJ Election Night Coverage

Today is Election Day, and voters across Henry County and the state of Iowa are heading to the polls to cast their ballots in the 2026 General Election. Polls are open today from 7 a.m. until 8 p.m. Voters who are in line by 8 p.m. will still be allowed to vote.

Henry County, IA · 4d

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Council Meeting Opens With Prayer Disruption

The Ottumwa City Council Meeting is sponsored by Jakki and Fonzi with Cars & cash located on N. Madison in Ottumwa give them alike on Facebook. The Ottumwa City Council meeting on Tuesday, November 3, opened with an invocation delivered by former City Council member Matt Dalbey, a member of The Satanic Temple of Iowa.

Ottumwa, IA · 3d

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Bandstand Flag Notice: November 2026

The United States Army ¶ SP4 (T) The flag flying over the bandstand in November honors Dale Braden. After graduating from Oskaloosa Senior High School in 1966, Dale enlisted in the United States Army on September 21, 1966. He completed 2 months of training at Fort Leonard Wood, Missouri. He serving his country as a combat engineer, spending a year in Vietnam. He earned a National Defense Service Medal, Vietnam Campaign Medal, Vietnam Service Medal and atwo Overseas Service Bars, and a Sharpshooter Badge and was discharged on September 20, 1968. Dale was immensely proud of his military service and carried that pride with him throughout his life.

Oskaloosa, IA · 6d

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Ornamental and Turfgrass Pest Control Course Held in Washington County

A continuing instruction course on pest control is coming to Washington County. Iowa State University and the Washington County Extension office will host an Ornamental and Turfgrass Pest Control Continuing Instruction Course for commercial pesticide applicators on Wednesday, November 4th. The program is provided by the ISU Extension and Outreach...

Washington County, IA · 5d

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John Deere Calls Laid-Off Iowa Workers Back to Jobs

Deere & Co. officials are requesting 275 previously laid-off employees at its Waterloo, Iowa, factory return to work. When added to previously announced callbacks, that means the company has asked 1,000 laid-off staff to rejoin John Deere since 2024, including all Waterloo, the Quad Cities, Ottumwa and Dubuque staff. An estimated 125 Des Moines workers remain laid off.

Iowa · 4d

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Ottumwa Fire Department Reminds Residents of November Yard Waste Burning Regulations

The Ottumwa Fire Department reminds residents that November is one of only two months each year when open burning of yard waste is permitted within the City of Ottumwa. The other permitted month is April. During November, yard waste burning is allowed on Wednesdays and Saturdays between 10:00 a.m. and...

Ottumwa, IA · 5d

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Undersecretary of the USDA Featured on Today’s In Touch Program

Undersecretary of the USDA Richard Fordyce made a stop last week to Vermeer Corporation as part of a statewide listening tour. The visit included a tour of Plant 2, discussion with leadership at both Vermeer and Marion County Bank, and a stop at the Vermeer Global Pavilion and Museum. Fordyce says the USDA aims to be a resource for local farmers and the manufacturers that support them, especially as many continue to deal with supply chain issues and now fuel constraints related to the ongoing conflict in the Middle East. Hear more about the USDA on today’s In Touch with South Central Iowa.

Knoxville, IA · 5d

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Oskaloosa City Council to Discuss New Revenue Options, Airport Project and Property Taxes November 2nd

OSKALOOSA, Iowa — The Oskaloosa City Council will meet Monday, November 2nd, at 6 p.m. in the Council Chambers at City Hall, 220 South Market Street. Several important topics are on the agenda, including possible new sources of city revenue, the future of the South Central Regional Airport project, proposed speed limit changes, and the impact of Iowa’s property tax laws on the city budget.

Oskaloosa, IA · 6d

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Mahaska County Supervisors to Discuss Data Center Ordinance, County Budgets and Building Improvements November 2nd

OSKALOOSA, Iowa — The Mahaska County Board of Supervisors will meet Monday, November 2nd, at 9 a.m. in the third-floor conference room of the Mahaska County Courthouse, located at 106 South First Street in Oskaloosa. The agenda includes a presentation on a data center ordinance, budget discussions, property tax...

Mahaska County, IA · 6d

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Keokuk County Emergency Management Receives Grant for Drone Program Equipment

The Keokuk County Emergency Management Agency has received a $2,000 grant from the Keokuk County Community Endowment Foundation to support its drone search and rescue program. The funding was used to purchase a Panasonic Toughbook FZ-55 laptop, which will be used alongside the agency’s Matrice 4T drone. The laptop allows emergency management personnel to better utilize the drone’s advanced search and rescue features in the field.

Keokuk County, IA · 5d

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Three weeks ago Iowa lawmakers approved offering nearly one-point-four BILLION dollars’ worth of incentives for a steel plant in southeast Iowa, but state and local officials are still negotiating with the company over the details

Three weeks ago Iowa lawmakers approved offering nearly one-point-four BILLION dollars’ worth of incentives for a steel plant in southeast Iowa, but state and local officials are still negotiating with the company over the details. Iowa Economic Development Authority Diretor Debi Durham says she’s leading the state’s negotiations with India-based Mesabi Metallics.

Iowa · 8d

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Oskaloosa Main Street Announces Holiday Events, Christmas Lighting and 39th Annual Parade

OSKALOOSA, Iowa – Oskaloosa’s downtown Christmas lights will be turned on November 21st, kicking off several weeks of holiday activities. These include the 39th Annual Lighted Christmas Parade on December 5th. Oskaloosa Main Street has announced a full schedule of holiday events, such as the Young Ambassador ceremony,...

Oskaloosa, IA · 5d

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HCHT Board Meeting Minutes/Closing for the Season

The Henry County Heritage Trust (HCHT) volunteer board met on Wednesday, October 28, 2026, in the Young Library at the museum in Mount Pleasant, with all but one board member in attendance. The board celebrated a favorable community response for the 1963 MPHS football team open house, community support for...

Mt Pleasant, IA · 7d

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Ottumwa Park Campground Closes November 1

The 2026 camping season at Ottumwa Park Campground is coming to an end, with the campground scheduled to close for the season on Sunday, November 1, 2026. The City of Ottumwa is reminding campers and visitors of the upcoming seasonal closure as another year of camping at Ottumwa Park wraps up.

Ottumwa, IA · 8d