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Audubon, Coon Rapids-Bayard lead Class 8-Player District 9 selections

(KMAland) -- Audubon and Coon Rapids-Bayard dominated the Class 8-Player District 9 All-District Football Team, combining for all four special awards and 21 first-team selections. The Wheelers led the way with 11 first-team selections and three of the district's four special awards, while the Crusaders collected 10 first-team honors and...

Audubon, IA · 1d
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LAKE PANORAMA RIZ CRITICAL TO LONG-TERM PROSPERITY

Take a boat ride around Lake Panorama, and it’s easy to forget the lake is simply a wider version of the Middle Raccoon River. Construction of the lake’s dam began in spring 1969. On June 8, 1970, the dam gate closed and Lake Panorama was born. While the...

Guthrie County, IA · 3d
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Here’s the resignation letter Iowa Lt. Gov-elect sent as he leaves county position

DES MOINES, Iowa (Gray Media Iowa State Capitol Bureau) — Iowa Lt. Gov-elect Dave Muhlbauer has resigned his position as Crawford County Board of Supervisor. Muhlbauer, a cattle rancher in rural Manilla, served two terms on the board. He sent this resignation letter to the county auditor as he...

Crawford County, IA · 1d
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The Story Behind a Beloved, Small Town Hardware Store, 50 Years in the Making

A Family Business, a Big Leap of Faith, and an Innovative Funding Program From Region XII That Helped Make It Happen. The products are impeccably arranged. Rows upon rows of merchandise that seems to preen under the LED lights. Stuff that’s been neatly stacked, organized, hung; a five-star, next level...

Coon Rapids, IA · 3d
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Wheelers derailed by Gladbrook-Reinbeck in state semifinal

(Cedar Falls) -- Audubon football's memorable 2026 season came to a close in the state semifinals on Wednesday. The top-seeded Wheelers just couldn't quite mount the late rally they needed to keep their campaign alive, falling to Gladbrook-Reinbeck 44-39 in a state semifinal on KMA-FM 99.1. "We had a lot...

Audubon, IA · 1d

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Chevron to restart biodiesel facility in central Iowa

RALSTON, Iowa (KCRG) - Chevron announced Thursday that it will restart a biodiesel facility with the capacity to fuel 275,000 18-wheelers every year. The Ralston has been shut down since 2024 after a downturn in the market. Chevron says market conditions have improved and is reopening with the partnership of...

Ralston, IA · 1d

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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

Western Iowa Today

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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 · 1d

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Audubon’s Football Season Comes to a Close at the Dome on Wednesday

The Audubon Wheelers’ football season ended on Wednesday at the dome in a 44-39 loss to the Gladbrook-Reinbeck Rebels. It was a back and forth game all 48 minutes in Cedar Falls. Audubon took a quick 6-0 lead on a touchdown pass to Ty Bowlin on the opening drive, but the Rebels answered right back with a 15 yard score by Treyvon Herron. Herron finished with 144 yards and four touchdown on the day. Aiden Kjeergard exploded for scores of 65 and 47 yards to give the Wheeler a 20-13 lead.

Audubon, IA · 1d

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Rebels crush CRB to reach Final Four

GLADBROOK – Last week Thursday, the sixth-ranked Gladbrook-Reinbeck Rebels earned a return trip to the UNI-Dome. The Rebels rocked the Coon Rapids-Bayard Crusaders here on Nov. 5, winning 56-8 in the 8-Man state football playoff quarterfinals at ‘The Pit’. G-R got out to a 41-0 halftime lead and eased its way back to the final four.

Gladbrook, IA · 16h

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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Coon Rapids Launches Inaugural ‘Battle of the Bulbs’ Christmas Lighting Contest

Coon Rapids residents will compete this year in the inaugural Battle of the Bulbs: Residential Christmas Lighting Contest. The competition is sponsored by Coon Rapids Municipal Utilities (CRMU) and Main Street Coon Rapids. Residents must live within Coon Rapids city limits to participate, and contestants stand to win a CRMU bill credit. The first-place prize is a $100 CRMU bill credit, followed by $75 and $50 credits for second and third places. Judging will be from Saturday, Dec. 5 to Sunday, Dec. 13, from 5 p.m. to 9 p.m. A registration link is included with this story on our website at 1380kcim.com. The form must be completed by Friday, Nov. 27. By registering, you agree to have your address included on the Battle of the Bulbs Twinkle Tour, allowing community members to drive around town and enjoy the holiday displays. Addresses will be included on the tour map, voting form, social media, and other promotional materials.

Coon Rapids, IA · 23h

Western Iowa Today

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Pottawattamie County Board Finalizes Election Results; Four Positions Decided by Drawings

(Pottawattamie Co.) The Pottawattamie County Board of Supervisors approved the canvass of the 2026 General Election and authorized the Auditor to pay the election costs. Before approving the election results, the Board had to “draw lots” to determine the winners of four positions where write-in candidates received tied votes. Election Administrator Jodie Beckman explained the process.

Pottawattamie County, IA · 2d

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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 · 1d