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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 · 1d
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Additional Greene County Veterans Highlighted in Second Book By Jefferson Resident

Today is Veterans Day and it is a time for honoring those individuals who served in the military. One Jefferson resident has done this with her most recently published second book of “Veterans’ Stories: Greene County, Iowa Volume 2.” Margaret Hamilton says much like the first book that was published this past May where she interviewed 59 local area veterans, the second volume includes 49 new veterans telling stories about their service.

Greene County, 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 · 1d
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West Des Moines office park could become neighborhood

A sprawling West Des Moines office park that once housed some of the metro's prominent companies could be transformed into apartments, shops and a hotel. Why it matters: Regency West is a mostly vacant, dated office park in a prominent spot next to Interstate 235. Catch up quick: The first Regency West building was constructed in 1981, eventually growing into an eight-building office park along Westown Parkway. The office park, built by Des Moines businessman Marvin Pomerantz, once housed major companies including ITA Group, Equifax, MetLife, Sammons and Holmes Murphy. Over the years, however, tenants have left for newer facilities, while the pandemic also reduced the need for space. R&R Realty purchased the property in 2012 and sold it to Chicago-based Bradford Allen in 2025. State of play: Today, the office park is under 30% capacity with 600,000 square feet of space. Its valuation has dramatically dropped, going from a $52 million assessed valuation in 2023 to just $17 million in 2026. West Des Moines is considering a new tax incentive for the area to help pay for redevelopment costs, says the city's economic development director, Ryan Moffatt. What they're saying: Bradford Allen wants to turn the property into a

West Des Moines, IA · 4h

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

The Iowa Supreme Court chamber in the Iowa Judicial Building on Feb. 22, 2023. (Photo by Kathie Obradovich/Iowa Capital Dispatch) 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...

Dallas County, IA · 2d

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Joel Suggit Sworn In as New Sac County Sheriff

In the recent election, Sac County residents selected a new sheriff to fill a vacancy. Deputy Joel Suggit ran unopposed, taking 3,613 votes against 90 write-ins. Suggit is a Sac City native and says that while he left for college and work, he knew he wanted to return to the area.

Sac County, IA · 21h

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Beau Klaver, 23, heads to the Iowa House from the family farm

When the Iowa House convenes in January, its youngest member will be a farmer from Kamrar who plants cover crops with drones. Beau Klaver, a Republican, won the open Iowa House District 55 seat on Nov. 3, beating Democrat Cynthia Oppedal Paschen. Unofficial results showed Klaver with 8,361 votes, about 64.7%, to Paschen’s 4,552, about 35.2%, the Hampton Chronicle reported. The district covers Franklin and Hamilton counties along with parts of Wright and Story counties, so a slice of Wright County voters will be sending him to Des Moines.

Iowa · 1d

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GCH MARKS 75 YEARS OF SERVICE

This December, Guthrie County Hospital (GCH) will celebrate 75 years of serving the healthcare needs of Guthrie County and surrounding communities. In this month’s Q&A, Chris Stipe, GCH chief executive officer, and Dennis Flanery, GCH Foundation director, share details about the hospital’s past, present and future. Stipe has...

Guthrie County, IA · 1d

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Iowa Finance Authority Awards LIHTCs to Advance 595 Affordable Homes

The Iowa Finance Authority (IFA) has reserved nearly $9 million in federal low-income housing tax credits (LIHTCs) to help create four developments in Council Bluffs, Dubuque, Waterloo, and West Des Moines. The communities will provide 595 affordable homes for individuals and families. The recent awards were made through the 4%...

West Des Moines, IA · 1d

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A big project announced for Webster City’s old post office at Willson Avenue and First Street on Tuesday.

Jeff Habhab Construction and Jeff Habhab announce the receipt of a $50,000 grant from. the State Historical Society of Iowa through its Historical Resource Development Program. Funding for the Historical Resource Development Program (HRDP) is made possible by an. annual appropriation from the Iowa Legislature to the Resource Enhancement Protection.

Webster City, IA · 1d

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Fort Dodge pastor ministered to troops for two decades

Gabe Casciato poses in his office at Crossway Church with a framed display of all his military awards and insignia. He served for 24 years, with most of that time as a chaplain in the Air Force Reserve and Iowa Air National Guard. Long before Gabe Casciato was the senior...

Fort Dodge, IA · 2d

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South Hamilton Community School Board looks at early retirement packages for staff during Monday evening meeting.

Jewell-The South Hamilton Community School Board Monday evening learned about the packages for early retirement requests for staff members. South Hamilton superintendent Heather Holm said the packages to certified and classified staff for 2026-27 that will include both a monetary and an insurance incentive and expressed intent to offer early retirement for an additional four years beyond the 2026-27 school year. The board also approved its mentoring and induction plan for the 2026-27 school year.The second reading on policies for discrimination and harassment based on sex prohibited and on religious expression were also approved at this week’s meeting. Stephanie Mills was hired as the new food service director for the South Hamilton Schools.

Jewell, IA · 1d

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Iowa universities seek approval for reduced-credit degrees, program eliminations

The Iowa Board of Regents meets on Nov. 11, 2026 at Iowa State University. (Photo by Brooklyn Draisey/Iowa Capital Dispatch) New, reduced-credit pathways to a degree are making their way to Iowa’s public universities with preliminary approval from their state governing body. The Iowa Board of Regents Academic Affairs...

Iowa · 20h

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Iowa Veterans Cemetery ceremony marks Veterans Day 2026

Iowa Department of Veterans Affairs Commandant Todd Jacobus says this is a day to honor those who’ve served a cause greater than themselves. “Today our watch is right here, ensuring that every veteran who came before us and who comes after us remains at the very center of a grateful state and nation,” Jacobus said.

Iowa · 23h

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Small team works to ID graves of Iowa veterans

A retired central Iowan is part of a small team that’s identifying the graves of Iowans who’ve served during war-time. Mike Rowley of Clive is a member of the Sons of Union Veterans of the Civil War. “As I have looked around over the years, I have noticed gaps in the information and history available about some of our service men and women who have given so much,” Rowley said. “I’ve been determined to research, document, record and share information to fill in some of those gaps. ”

Iowa · 21h

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8 Phrases Iowans Say Without Realizing Americans Elsewhere Don’t

Order a tavern in northwest Iowa, and you could end up with a sandwich instead of a drink. Iowans say things like that without a second thought, until a visitor asks what they mean. Here are the phrases Iowans say without realizing Americans elsewhere don’t. 1. Walking Beans. Walking...

Iowa · 5d

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Iowa Gov.-elect Sand adds current, recently former Republicans to staff

DES MOINES — One current Republican and another former-Republican-turned independent have joined Iowa Gov.-elect Rob Sand’s leadership team as he continues the work of establishing his administration. Sand announced Monday that his chief of staff will be Abe Rakov, whose political experience includes leading advocacy groups End Citizens United and Let America Vote. Sand, the Democratic state auditor, was elected Iowa governor during last week’s midterm elections. He will be sworn in as the state’s 44th governor on Jan. 12. Sand announced his latest staff hires and took questions from reporters Monday in the Iowa Capitol rotunda. “I want to have people around who think differently than me,” Sand said during the press conference. “I said it in the campaign, and I meant it every time I said it: The best decisions that you make are the ones where you listen to people that you think you disagree with. … “I know it’s uncommon, but to me that’s the way it ought to be done. That’s the way I did it before, and I want to keep doing it that way.” The new members of what Sand calls his “tripartisan” transition team are Mike Mahaffey, a current Republican and former

Iowa · 2d

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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 · 2d

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First Measles case identified in Polk County, 3 potential exposure sites listed

POLK COUNTY, Iowa — The Polk County Health Department confirmed a new measles case in a child as health officials are working to notify those possibly exposed. As of November 6, 50 total cases of measles had been reported in Iowa in 2026. PCHD says the latest case shows evidence of person-to-person transmission. Health officials […]

Polk County, IA · 20h

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More measles cases in Iowa

Polk County, IA · 15h