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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.

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Growing O’Brien County Business Set to Open Paullina Storefront

Paullina, IA (northwestiowanow) — A local online apparel business is moving forward with a permanent location in downtown Paullina. Primghar-based Collins & Company is moving forward with plans to open a brick-and-mortar storefront at 108 South Main Street in Paullina after several years of operating online and through shared retail locations.

Paullina, IA · 1d
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Emmet County Attorney Determined by Write-In

Emmet County, IA (northwestiowanow.com) — There were no candidates on the ballot for Emmet County Attorney this year. The County Auditor’s office – which handles elections – says 266 write-in ballots were cast. The current occupant of the office – Melanie Summers Bauler – received 106 votes. She had not sought re-election in Emmet County but had run for the Republican nomination for Dickinson County County Attorney in June.

Emmet County, IA · 2d
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Spencer Main Street Awards Fall Grant Winners for 2026

Spencer, IA (northwestiowanow) — Spencer Main Street has announced its five winners of the Main Street Micros Grant Program for Fall 2026. The event was held at the Bearded Dog Taproom in downtown Spencer. Now in its 8th year, Spencer Main Street Distributed $20,000 to five businesses in the...

Spencer, 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 · 1d

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John Deere Plans to Close 2 Iowa Plants, and One Line Is Moving to Louisiana

John Deere plans to close two Iowa plants, Ottumwa Works and Hagie in Clarion, moving the work to Des Moines and Thibodaux, Louisiana, by fiscal 2029.

Ottumwa, IA · 2d

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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 · 13h

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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 · 1d

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CCSD Announces Switch To Winter Hours At Carroll Athletic Field

The Carroll Community School District (CCSD) has announced that public use of the Carroll Athletic Field is switching to its winter hours. Through spring, the stadium will be open to the public from 6 a.m. to 6 p.m., and the field’s restroom facilities will be closed. Additionally, school officials note the stadium will be closed when snow and ice are present due to safety concerns. District administrators remind residents to use caution while at the stadium, as the facility is not staffed at all times. Questions about public use of the Carroll Athletic Field can be directed to the CCSD Central Office at 712-792-8001.

Carroll, IA · 2d

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Paullina City Council makes plans for short-, long-term

PAULLINA—The Paullina City Council made plans on properties, agreements and the future of what council meetings will look like during its Oct. 19 meeting. The council deemed a residential home a nuisance property during the meeting. The property at 213 N. Maple St. will move forward with the abandoned...

Paullina, IA · 1d

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Algona Middle School to Host Annual Veteran’s Day Program

–The Algona Middle School will once again honor area Veterans Wednesday with a ceremony inside the Wilcox Performing Arts Center. Teresa Wolter is helping to organize this year’s event. Members of the Middle School Band and Student Council will participate in the ceremony which usually lasts about an hour.

Algona, 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 · 2d

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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

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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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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

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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 · 2d

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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 · 1d

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Des Moines city buildings will close Wednesday for Veterans Day

DES MOINES, Iowa — City officials say most City of Des Moines administrative buildings will be closed on Wednesday to recognize Veterans Day. The City of Des Moines’ Manager’s Office says the three Community Recreation Centers (Pioneer Columbus, Fourmile and Reichardt) are included in the closures. The city says libraries will stay open on Wednesday, […]

Des Moines, IA · 1d

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Des Moines Children’s Museum opens at temporary location

URBANDALE, Iowa — The closure of Valley West Mall has left some tenants searching for a new location. That included the Des Moines Children’s Museum until last week. The Des Moines Children’s Museum has been in the process of moving to a new location for several years in anticipation of the closing of the mall. […]

Des Moines, IA · 1d