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Iowa Public Radio

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Alliant Energy gets $5.1B federal loan — but Linn County doesn't want its natural gas plant near Cedar Rapids

The U.S. Department of Energy announced that Alliant Energy could get a $5.1 billion loan to invest in new natural gas plants, gas pipelines or battery storage systems across Iowa and Wisconsin. Meanwhile, Linn County is trying to stop plans for Alliant's Morgan Valley natural gas plant near Cedar Rapids.

Linn County, IA · 8d

KCRG.com

A Look Inside The Backrooms Haunted House in Marion

We got a look inside a Marion home transformed in a haunted house! The FREE attraction is open October 30 and 31 from 5-9 p.m. at 405 W. 33rd Avenue in Marion.

Marion, IA · 9d

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Radio Iowa

Groundbreaking for $120 million expansion of Cambrex in Charles City

A company that produces ingredients for prescription medications is making a $120 million expansion of its facility in Charles City. Claudio Russolo, the Chief Executive Officer of Cambrex, said the expansion will increase the plant’s production of “Active Pharmaceutical Ingredients” by 25%, “making this site, here in Iowa, the largest independent API manufacturing site in the whole country.”

Charles City, IA · 8d

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radioonthego.com

Sheffield resident elected to Iowa 4-H Foundation Board

A Sheffield resident is among four new trustees elected to the Iowa 4-H Foundation Board of Trustees. Jason Arndt, a sales manager for Sukup Manufacturing Company, was elected during the foundation’s annual meeting Friday, Oct. 23. Arndt is a Franklin County 4-H alumnus who participated in the program through...

Sheffield, IA · 9d

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Cedar Rapids Gazette

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Linn to revisit pitch for stand-alone elections office

CEDAR RAPIDS — The ongoing and growing popularity of early voting has led to increased foot traffic at the Linn County Jean Oxley Public Services Center, reprising questions about whether it's time to give elections staff their own space. Background The Linn County Auditor’s Office, which is responsible for overseeing Linn County elections, is one of several county departments to operate out of the Jean Oxley building at 935 Second St. SW in Cedar Rapids, but county leaders have long pondered whether it’s the best place for election services. The office must spread out its operations and storage throughout the Jean Oxley building plus some off-site storage. In-person absentee voting for state and federal elections takes place in the basement, where lines of residents snake through different rooms to cast their ballot. The Linn County Board of Supervisors last year took the first step toward exploring potential alternatives by approving a contract with Emergent Architecture for master planning of a potential stand-alone elections office. The firm was tasked with assessing county-owned land near the Public Services Center to identify what would work for the construction of such an office and to communicate with county staff about features desired in such

Cedar Rapids, IA · 6d

radioonthego.com

Iowa Falls Mayor Mike Emerson discusses police chief departure, search for replacement

Iowa Falls Mayor Mike Emerson says he remains disappointed with how the city’s police chief situation unfolded, saying he was unable to get specific answers from council members about concerns surrounding Chief Josh Nelson before Nelson’s separation agreement was approved during the Oct. 19 meeting. Nelson, who had...

Iowa Falls, IA · 9d

Radio Iowa

South Tama teacher is recognized for her work in the dramatic arts

A central Iowa teacher will be inducted into the Iowa Thespian Hall of Fame during a special event at the University of Northern Iowa next month. Dixie Forcht is a teacher and librarian at South Tama Community School District and is also the high school’s theatre director. Forcht says she’s thrilled to be included.

Cedar Falls, IA · 8d

radioonthego.com

Pine Lake Corn Processors seeks increase in water permit

Pine Lake Corn Processors near Steamboat Rock is seeking state approval to increase the amount of water it is authorized to withdraw for ethanol production. The Iowa Department of Natural Resources is reviewing a request to raise the company’s annual withdrawal limit from 320 million gallons to 345 million gallons — an increase of 25 million gallons a year.

Steamboat Rock, IA · 9d

cedar-rapids.org

Project of the Week: 5th Ave SE from 5th Street to 19th Street

As one of the City’s oldest streets, Fifth Avenue SE used to feature a brick roadway with streetcar rails. When that system was shut down in the 1930s, the old rails were paved over and buried. When the current road surface reached the end of its useful life almost...

Cedar Rapids, IA · 9d

951thebull.com

Early Voting Down to Final Days in Iowa; Extended Hours On Saturday (Oct. 31)

Early voting for the November 3rd election is down to its final days. Before In-person absentee voting ends on Monday (Nov. 2), County Auditor’s offices are offering extended voting hours, with the Floyd County Auditor’s Office at the Floyd County Courthouse in Charles City open until 5 PM Friday (Oct. 30). The same hours apply at the Chickasaw County Auditor’s Office at the Chickasaw Courthouse in New Hampton.

Floyd County, IA · 8d

The Des Moines Register

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Republicans sue Iowa county auditor over voting machine records

The Republican National Committee is suing Black Hawk County Auditor Karen Showalter, demanding records related to the testing of voting machines just days before the Nov. 3 election. Under state law, all voting machines are tested for accuracy before each election, after which they are sealed with numbered, tamper-proof tape or other devices to ensure they are not altered before Election Day. In a new lawsuit filed Thursday, Oct. 29, the national governing body for Republicans alleges that Black Hawk County wrongly prevented RNC representatives from photographing or documenting the seals placed after its Oct. 1 testing and has continued to withhold the seal numbers for its machines. "The public has a right to this information so they can know if election officials are doing their jobs and keeping these machines secure," the RNC said in a press release. More: Yes, the DOJ is sending election monitors to Iowa. Here's what we know The statute requires county auditors to publish notice of the time and place of the equipment testing and to notify local political party chairs so they can send a representative. It notes that, "the test shall be open to the public." According to the complaint, Showalter, a

Iowa · 8d

kchanews.com

North Iowa Toys for Tots to Host Fill the Truck Event November 27 at Theisen’s in Charles City

COMMUNITY CONVERSATIONS BROUGHT TO YOU BY FLOYD COUNTY MEDICAL CENTER:. Wendy Johnson with North Iowa Toys for Tots and Ken Miller, Commandant of the local Marine Corps League discuss their annual Fill the Truck event happening Friday, November 27, from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. at Theisen’s in Charles City. They highlight the need for donations, especially gifts for older children and teenagers, along with ways families can register for assistance and community members can volunteer.

Charles City, IA · 8d

Cedar Rapids Gazette

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Atkins official: Morgan Valley fire response ‘an afterthought’

CEDAR RAPIDS — From the time the Morgan Valley Energy Center’s location was announced in March 2026, Benton County residents have argued they are being left out of proceedings that directly affect them. The 720-megawatt natural gas plant proposed by Alliant Energy would sit right on the county line between Linn and Benton counties on the Linn County side. In April, the Benton County Board of Supervisors sent a letter opposing the plant to the Iowa Utilities Commission. Among the concerns raised in the letter was the county’s capacity for emergency response. “A facility of this magnitude introduces potential risks that require coordinated planning, resources and communication across county lines,” the letter reads. “At this time, it is unclear whether sufficient consideration has been given to emergency response capabilities and interjurisdictional coordination.” Since then, the Benton County cities of Atkins, population 2,250, and Norway, population 465, have written letters opposing the project. Both point to emergency response as a crucial area that needs more consideration before the plant moves forward. Without support from Alliant, city officials say, their fire departments won’t be equipped to respond to a fire on the scale that a natural gas plant could create. Fire readiness

Benton County, IA · 10d

sun-courier.com

Rural Iowa Deserves a Voice in Its Technology Future

When most people think about artificial intelligence, they picture Silicon Valley, not rural Iowa. But AI is already affecting our communities. It is driving interest in large data centers, entering our classrooms, and raising questions about how our water, electricity, and personal information will be protected. As a lifelong Tama...

Iowa · 8d

cbs2iowa.com

RNC sues Black Hawk County auditor over voting machine security records ahead of election

BLACK HAWK COUNTY, Iowa — The Republican National Committee filed a lawsuit Thursday against Black Hawk County Auditor Karen Showalter, alleging her office improperly withheld public records related to the security of vote-counting machines ahead of the Nov. 3 election. According to the RNC, the dispute centers on numbered,...

Black Hawk County, IA · 8d

KWQC

ICE detains 3 construction workers, advocacy group says

IOWA CITY, Iowa (KCRG) - Three people from Iowa City were detained Wednesday morning on their way to work. Advocacy group Escucha Mi Voz Iowa says Eliezer Moisés Osorio, Libni Amador and Nelson Lumbi Quiroz were stopped as they were leaving their mobile home park on the way to a Cedar Rapids construction site.

Iowa City, IA · 10d

KWQC

Marion teen picked to be Iowa’s Homecoming Kid Captain

IOWA CITY, Iowa (KCRG) - Iowa’s Halloween battle for the Heartland Trophy will be helped by this week’s Kid Captain, 14-year-old Charley Rasmussen from Marion. Charley and her twin sister were born healthy. However, Charley started experiencing severe pains and frequent vomiting as she started kindergarten in 2017.

Marion, IA · 10d

Cedar Rapids Gazette

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Big Grove announces holiday pop-up for Iowa locations

IOWA CITY — Iowa’s largest brewery is keeping spirits bright with a new holiday pop-up experience this year. “A Very Merry Big Grove,” an immersive experience, will run in all four of its Iowa taprooms — Des Moines, Cedar Rapids, Solon and Iowa City — from November through Jan. 5. The experience will roll out on a staggered schedule: Des Moines taproom opens Nov. 10.Cedar Rapids taproom opens Nov. 12.Solon taproom opens Nov. 16.Iowa City taproom opens Nov. 24. Each one will undergo floor-to-ceiling transformations where guests can expect “over-the-top” holiday decor, twinkling lights, festive energy, games and giveaways, in addition to holiday fare, special craft brews and cocktails, and ongoing holiday events. "We wanted to create a one-of-a-kind, unforgettable space where our communities can gather and celebrate the holidays." said Matthew Swift, CEO of Big Grove. "Whether you’re stopping in for a festive beer after work or gathering with family and friends for a holiday celebration, 'A Very Merry Big Grove' is built to bring people together in a big way all season long. There will be nothing like this of this scale in these communities.” Reservations for tables are recommended in Cedar Rapids, Des Moines and Iowa City

Iowa City, IA · 10d

kchanews.com

Revamped Santa’s Shining Lights Display Coming to Charles City

Santa’s Shining Lights in Charles City is getting a makeover. For the past few years, Central Park has been lit up in holiday spirit with displays by businesses and organizations, providing holiday viewing pleasure for the public and visitors to Charles City. However, Chamber of Commerce Director Mark Wicks...

Charles City, IA · 9d

KCRG.com

‘Things are pretty much not as promised’: Linn County early voters share their motivations for getting to the polls

CEDAR RAPIDS, Iowa (KCRG) - More than 307,000 Iowans have already voted early as of Tuesday morning. With a week still to go, they might beat the last midterm’s count of more than 370,000 absentee (early in-person and mail-in) voters. TV9 spoke with several early voters at the Linn...

Linn County, IA · 10d