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Fairfield Pizza Ranch Closes After Nearly Eight Years Under Current Ownership

The Pizza Ranch in Fairfield has closed, the restaurant announced on social media this week. The owners said the closure happened last month due to unexpected circumstances that left the restaurant with only one manager. Pizza Ranch has operated in Fairfield for more than eight years, with the current ownership group having run the location for approximately eight of those years since 2019.

Fairfield, IA · 1d

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Lee County Iowa Makes ATV and UTV Road Access Permanent

Riders in Lee County, Iowa, can keep taking their machines onto county conservation roadways after the Lee County Conservation Board voted unanimously Tuesday, Nov. 11, to make the access permanent. The decision locks in a policy that had been running as a one-year trial throughout 2026, and it means ATVs, UTVs, and other side-by-side vehicles can continue driving on conservation-owned roads for the foreseeable future.

Lee County, IA · 13h

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Mount Pleasant Native Selected to Lead Governor-Elect Rob Sand’s Inauguration

A Mount Pleasant native will play a leading role in planning the inauguration of Iowa’s next governor. Governor-elect Rob Sand announced Thursday that Lanon Baccam has been selected to serve as director of the Sand-Muhlbauer inauguration, overseeing planning and coordination for January’s ceremonies. Baccam was born and raised...

Mt Pleasant, IA · 11h

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County approves term sheet with Mesabi

LEE COUNTY – The Lee County Board of Supervisors put their stamp on an incentive package that was discussed last week to spur construction on a $15 billion steel plant in Lee County. The board approved the term sheet with a unanimous 5-0 vote in what Supervisor Chuck Holmes...

Lee County, IA · 2d

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$15 billion steel project moves forward in Lee County

Plans for a massive $15 billion southeast Iowa steel plant project that will bring thousands of jobs to Lee County are a step closer to reality. The Lee County Board of Supervisors unanimously approved this week a term sheet setting the framework for local tax and community benefit payments for the Mesabi Metallics steel project, which is expected to be the largest integrated steel complex in U.S. history.

Lee County, IA · 2d

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Wapello County Recorder encouraging property owners to sign up for the new Iowa Land Records Notification System

OTTUMWA, Iowa - Iowa recently rolled out a new system that notifies owners about transactions involving their properties — especially the ones they didn’t know they had authorized in the first place. Wapello County Recorder Lisa Kent has been advocating for a program like the new statewide Iowa...

Wapello County, IA · 1d

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Henry County Supervisors Discuss Board Vacancies and Possible IT Department Relocation

The Henry County Board of Supervisors met in a work session Thursday afternoon to review upcoming vacancies on county boards and commissions, along with a proposal to relocate the county’s Information Technology Department. Several county board appointments are set to expire at the end of 2026, including positions on...

Henry County, IA · 12h

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New Washington County Medical Examiner Investigator Appointed

A new Medical Examiner Investigator was appointed by the Washington County Board of Supervisors Tuesday. Joshua Laws of Washington was appointed to the role, and will join Washington County Medical Examiner Dr. Paul Towner on staff in a medical examiner investigator role. Laws also currently serves on the Washington County Ambulance, Fire Department, and EMS and Rescue Unit.

Washington County, IA · 2d

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No. 10 Iowa Western Dominates Southeastern in 47-5 Road Victory

BURLINGTON, Iowa – 10th-ranked Iowa Western men's wrestling team delivered a dominant performance Wednesday evening, defeating Southeastern Community College 47-5 in its first conference dual of the 2026-27 season. The Reivers controlled the action from start to finish, winning nine of the ten contested weight classes while recording five...

West Burlington, IA · 1d

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Fairfield to Hold Public Meeting on Burlington Avenue and Main Street Intersection Project

The City of Fairfield is inviting residents, business owners, and community members to an informational meeting next week on a planned reconstruction of the Burlington Avenue and Main Street intersection in downtown Fairfield. The meeting will be held Tuesday, November 17th, from 5:30 to 6:30 p.m. at Fairfield City Hall,...

Fairfield, IA · 11h

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Mount Pleasant School District Pursuing Charter School for Grades 6–12, Exploring Four-Day School Week

The Mount Pleasant Community School District is pursuing plans to establish a public charter school serving students in grades 6 through 12, potentially introducing a year-round calendar, a four-day instructional week, and a different approach to classroom learning. According to a November 6 weekly staff update from district administration, the...

Mt Pleasant, IA · 3d

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United Auto Workers Release Statement Regarding Ottumwa Works Closure

An anonymous group of United Auto Workers (UAW) Local 74 members from the Ottumwa Works John Deere plant issued a public statement to express what they say are growing concerns regarding their union’s current strategy and representation. The statement reads:. “As dues-paying UAW members at John Deere Ottumwa Works,...

Ottumwa, IA · 2d

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Libertyville Little Pantry Moves Indoors for Winter, Asks Donors to Switch to Dry Goods

With freezing temperatures arriving, the City of Libertyville has moved the canned goods and glass jars from the Libertyville Little Pantry into City Hall, where they will be available during regular office hours. All other donated items will remain outside. The city is asking donors to switch to dry, packaged,...

Libertyville, IA · 1d

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FM-SIRRC gets behind Old Fort rehab

FORT MADISON – A non-eventful easy Thursday evening in downtown Fort Madison turned into an eventful one thanks to the generous contributions of Fort Madison’s SIRRC board. The Southeast Iowa Regional Riverboat Commission made a $101,000 contribution to Old Fort Madison Preservation, Inc. at OFMP’s new digs at...

Fort Madison, IA · 1d

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Walmart Ottumwa Celebrates Pharmacy Achievement

Walmart in Ottumwa is celebrating an important professional achievement as Juliana Reyes successfully passed her national certification exam and became the newest Certified Pharmacy Technician on the team. Reyes’ accomplishment reflects her hard work, dedication, and commitment to providing quality service to customers. Earning national certification is an important milestone...

Ottumwa, IA · 1d

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McInnis selects Southeastern Community College for baseball

LE MARS — Le Mars Community pitcher Brett McInnis signed his letter of intent to play baseball for Southeastern Community College at a ceremony on Wednesday. “After this last summer season, I went to a lot of camps and I decided I was talking to quite a few coaches. Southeastern called me one day and they were straightforward with me. They gave me really some inspiration to come there. Ben (Beznoska), the pitching coach there, is a really cool dude and he’s talked to me, he’s worked with professional guys and he said that I have the potential to make it anywhere I want to. So, he really inspired me to go there,” McInnis said. “I didn’t think I was going to go the JUCO route at all, but then Southeastern stuck out to me a lot and talking to guys, I thought it was the best way for me to play professional baseball one day.”

West Burlington, IA · 2d

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Wapello School Board agreed during its Nov. 11 monthly meeting to strike out on its own to complete several large facility projects

After holding several discussions and meetings with a Minneapolis-based engineering assessment and construction program management firm, the Wapello School Board agreed during its Nov. 11 monthly meeting to strike out on its own to complete several large facility projects. The HawkEye reports the board had met with representatives of SitelogiQ during its Oct. 20 monthly meeting and received cost estimates and other information for many of the projects identified by a facility assessment the company completed this summer. The estimates were around $5 million for projects deemed most feasible, with a more expansive project that would cost nearly $10 million. Among the work identified in the assessment were roof repairs, HVAC initiatives, electrical upgrades, restroom modifications, ceiling replacements and other efforts. The board had delayed making any decision until its November meeting, where most of its members agreed the district could handle the projects itself. SitelogiQ completed the assessment and other work at no charge to the school district. School officials did not indicate when more discussions on the projects might be held.

Wapello, IA · 16h

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Rushmore to Headline Hotel Ottumwa Black Friday Party

Hotel Ottumwa will welcome guests for an evening of live rock music during its 1st Black Friday celebration on Friday, November 27, 2026. , a 2023 Rock & Roll Hall of Fame inductee, performing live from 7 to 10 p.m. Doors will open at 6 p.m. Admission is $10 at...

Ottumwa, IA · 1d

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Ottumwa fire department discuss ambulance service at south side station

OTTUMWA, Iowa (KYOU) - The Ottumwa Fire Department wants to add its own ambulance service to help ease EMS shortages. Fire leaders proposed basing an ambulance at the south side station. Fire leaders said the ambulance would ease the strain on hospital ambulance crews. They said billing could eventually cover the cost.

Ottumwa, IA · 3d