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Guthrie Center City Council to Consider 2nd Readings of Three Amended Ordinances

The Guthrie Center City Council will meet tonight. The Council will consider for approval three second readings of amended ordinances including elections, operating budget annual statement and public meetings. They will also consider approving to waive the third reading of those ordinances for final adoption, along with a letter of engagement to Ahlers and Cooney Law Firm to update the handbook.

Guthrie Center, IA · 1d
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Iowa Has A Small-Town Burger Spot That’s Bringing Back The Simple Joy Of A Perfect Burger

When did fries that keep coming back to your table become the most exciting thing on a road trip? I keep asking myself that question. The answer sits just off a busy highway in Iowa. The burger here has a beef industry title in its past. The menu also carries...

Adair, IA · 1d
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Iowa Gov. Reynolds issues disaster proclamation for Shelby County highways

DES MOINES, Iowa (WOWT) - Highways in Shelby County, Iowa will be receiving federal funding for repairs for damage suffered after storms in September. A release from the office of Gov. Kim Reynolds says she issued a disaster proclamation for severe damage to highways in Shelby County. The damage came...

Shelby County, IA · 1d
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Guthrie County Supervisors to Canvass Election Results

The Guthrie County Board of Supervisors will meet in regular session today. The Board will consider for approval payroll change notices for Weston Doyle (years of service as jailer), Amanda Claussen (part-time dispatcher) and Jamie Long (part-time dispatcher). They will also hear from County Auditor Dani Fink on how the 2026 election went, then consider for approval the canvass of the election. The meeting begins at 9am in the Board of Supervisors room in the Guthrie County Courthouse. For those unable to attend in person, there is a digital option available via Microsoft Teams. Raccoon Valley Radio will have results from the meeting tomorrow.

Guthrie County, IA · 20h

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Sen. Ernst Names Olson Iron Works Of Greene County Her Small Business Of The Week

U.S. Sen. Joni Ernst (R-Iowa) has named Greene County’s Olson Iron Works her Small Business of the Week, recognizing its growth and support for veterans and first responders. Owner Shane Olson established the business in 2012 after his wife, Alisa, encouraged him to turn his welding and fabrication skills into a commercial venture. He bought and remodeled an old barn to launch the part-time operation. The business has since become his full-time profession and grown into a 14,000-square-foot shop. Olson learned welding from his father and shop teacher before enlisting in the Marine Corps at 17. After returning to Iowa, he joined the Iowa Air National Guard as a firefighter. The business regularly makes and donates metal flags honoring deceased veterans and fallen first responders. Ernst says, “For the past 14 years, Olson Iron Works has forged its way to success by serving its fellow Iowans and the greater community. Olson Iron Works has welded such strong relationships with its customers that 80 percent of them are repeat buyers.” Ernst, who chairs the Senate Small Business Committee, recognizes a small business from each of Iowa’s 99 counties each week.

Greene County, IA · 12h

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Stuart City Council Approves Development Agreement with Central Mart I, LLC

The Stuart City Council met in regular session Monday night. The meeting got started with a special recognition of some emergency services personnel, who helped with the delivery of a premature baby in the field. Mayor Cory Kirkpatrick shared how it was something amazing that these individuals were able to be part of.

Stuart, IA · 18h

Iowa Capital Dispatch

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Iowa lawyer’s license is suspended after seven prior disciplinary cases

A Dallas County lawyer who has been sanctioned in seven previous disciplinary cases has now had her license suspended for 90 days. The board alleges that between June 2025 and April 2026, it opened investigations of five separate complaints alleging attorney Alexandra Maria Nelissen of Clive had engaged in misconduct. According to the board, Nelissen […]

Dallas County, IA · 1d

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Rural Iowa's mental health gap: Help can be an hour away

Leaders in Cass County, Iowa are putting their heads together to address gaps in rural mental health. Southwest Iowa Reporter Ryan Gamboa sat down with leaders getting creative to find solutions.

Cass County, IA · 1d

Western Iowa Today

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Kwik Star Submits Site Plan for Proposed Atlantic Gas Station and Convenience Store

(Atlantic) Kwik Star has submitted a commercial site plan for a proposed gas station, car wash, and food service location at 1500 East 7th Street in Atlantic for review by the Planning and Zoning Commission. The Atlantic Planning and Zoning Commission will meet on Tuesday, November 10, at 5:30 p.m., at the City Council Chambers to review and take action on Kwik Star’s commercial plan.

Atlantic, IA · 1d

Axios Des Moines

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Dallas County, Iowa flips blue after longtime GOP dominance

Dallas County, the Midwest's fastest-growing county , swung left in the midterms, breaking a decades-long Republican voting streak in gubernatorial and congressional elections since 2008. Why it matters: The booming Des Moines metro county is adding thousands of voters annually to its suburbs, making its changing political makeup increasingly important to candidates. By the numbers: Dallas County backed President Trump in 2024 but gave Democrat Rob Sand 59% of the vote last Tuesday. Before this election, Dallas County last backed a Democrat in a gubernatorial race in 2002, with Tom Vilsack, and in a federal race in 2008, with U.S. Sen. Tom Harkin. It also supported Democrat Sarah Trone Garriott and gave Democrats a 4-1 majority on the county Board of Supervisors, after recently adding two seats. The big picture: President Trump's rhetoric and policies on immigration, tariffs and the war in Iran may have alienated some of the county's college-educated suburban voters, says Donna Hoffman, a political science professor at the University of Northern Iowa. The county's growth has brought in younger educated professionals, including some who may have traditionally favored Republicans on economic issues. Nationally, the once reliably conservative group of voters has swung in more recent history,

Dallas County, IA · 1d

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Iowa National Guard Honors 22 Fallen Soldiers

As Veterans Day approaches, the Iowa National Guard is honoring 22 Soldiers who lost their lives while serving their state and country since September 11, 2001, with the dedication of a permanent Hall of Honor. Located inside Joint Force Headquarters in Johnston, the exhibit was formally dedicated October 22 during...

Iowa · 18h

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Iowa Finance Authority awards nearly $9 million in tax credits for affordable housing

The Iowa Finance Authority Board of Directors has awarded nearly $9 million in federal housing tax credits and nearly $66 million in tax-exempt bond financing to support the development of 595 affordable rental homes in four Iowa communities. The projects include 240 new apartments at Crescent Heights Apartment Homes in Council Bluffs, 112 apartments at The Wilmac in Dubuque, 87 apartments at Rath Fifteen 15 in Waterloo and 156 new apartments at Central at 8th in West Des Moines. The Dubuque and Waterloo projects will convert existing buildings into apartments, while the Council Bluffs and West Des Moines developments will involve new construction. The awards were made through the federal 4% Low-Income Housing Tax Credit program, which helps finance affordable rental housing for income-qualified households. The authority received six applications requesting more than $14 million in annual tax credits and nearly $104 million in tax-exempt bonds.

West Des Moines, IA · 1d

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Update on Replacement Project in Drainage District 20 Presented at Greene County Supervisors Meeting

The Greene County Board of Supervisors met Monday in regular session. County Attorney Thomas Laehn said there are 62 pending criminal cases in his office, which is well below the average number of cases during the first couple of years of his tenure, when it was an average of 80.

Greene County, IA · 20h

Western Iowa Today

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Cass County Completes Post-Election and Administrative Audits; No Issues Affecting Election Outcomes Found

(Cass Co.) Cass County has successfully completed its postelection and administrative audits following the November 3, 2026, General Election. Both audits confirmed the accuracy of the election results, with no issues identified that affected the outcome of any race. The post-election audit was conducted Friday, November 6, 2026, pursuant to...

Cass County, IA · 14h

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Des Moines School District settles lawsuit against search firm

DES MOINES, Iowa (KCRG) - The Des Moines School District is settling a lawsuit against the search firm that recommended its previous superintendent Ian Roberts. According to court documents, the school district has settled with the company behind JG Consulting, One-Fourth Consulting LLC. Roberts was hired in 2023, but resigned...

Des Moines, IA · 1d

Axios Des Moines

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WDM housing development could bring 2,200 homes

A new housing development could bring 2,200 homes to the western side of West Des Moines . Why it matters: The Trail West project will bring more housing and pricing options to the growing western suburbs. The big picture: The development would add to a growing stretch of western West Des Moines, near other major projects, including the planned Grand Experience and MidAmerican Energy RecPlex expansion, says West Des Moines economic development director Ryan Moffatt. State of play: Caliber Homes and Jerry's Homes are partnering to develop about 300 acres of farmland north of Booneville Road and west of Grand Prairie Parkway. The total project could reach around 760 acres. Zoom in: The first phase includes 130 single-family home lots. The number of phases is not yet known, and the project could take 10 to 15 years to build out. Caliber would focus on homes ranging from $800,000 to $3 million, while Jerry's Homes would offer lower-priced options. Jerry's Homes did not immediately respond to Axios' request for comment. The development could eventually include townhomes, apartments, rental condos and neighborhood-scale retail. It's an urban area with a "country aesthetic" with rolling hills and tree-lined waterways, Ryan Kauffman of Caliber Homes

West Des Moines, IA · 19h

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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 · 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 · 3d

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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 · 1d

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City Attorney Candidate Public Presentation Set for Thursday

AMES, Iowa – Gary Goudelock, of Des Moines, is a finalist for the Ames City Attorney position and will give a public presentation at 4 p.m. on Thursday, Nov. 12, in the City Council Chambers, City Hall, 515 Clark Ave. The presentation provides the public with the opportunity to ask questions of the candidate and provide feedback to City officials.

Ames, IA · 2d