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Man booted from Ottumwa’s city council meeting after Satanic Temple member gives another public invocation; meanwhile, Catholic group protests outside City Hall

OTTUMWA, Iowa - Satanic Temple Member Matthew Dalbey has delivered another public invocation at an Ottumwa City Council meeting after his prior invocation sparked national controversy nearly a month ago. Members of the American Society for the Defense of Tradition, Family and Property (TFP) – headquartered in Pennsylvania — traveled...

Ottumwa, IA · 2d
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Wapello County voters reject jail expansion bond

OTTUMWA, Iowa (KYOU) - Wapello County voters rejected an almost $45 million jail expansion. Roughly two-thirds voted no. Sheriff Don Phillips, who pushed for the 168-bed expansion, said he also struggled to sell it to voters. “I couldn’t justify trying to sell this and have a $45 million building sitting...

Wapello County, IA · 17h
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Iowan accused of running unlicensed hospital makes ‘sovereign citizen’ claim

An Iowa man criminally charged with running an unlicensed hospital in a rural area of Appanoose County is alleging in court that as “a living man” he is not under the jurisdiction of the state’s licensing boards. In August 2026, Centerville’s Old Cabin Retreat, which had allegedly been operating as a hospital or medical clinic […]

Appanoose County, IA · 3d

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State Grant Helps Bring Steakhouse to Downtown Ottumwa

A fire-damaged building in downtown Ottumwa is set to get a second life as a steakhouse, with three apartments upstairs. The building dates back to 1890. A state matching grant will help pay for renovations that will put the restaurant on the ground floor and add housing on the upper floors.

Ottumwa, IA · 7h

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Illinois voters reject sales tax hikes

(The Center Square) – Illinois voters have rejected sales tax referendums in four Illinois counties. The margins were similar in Adams, Crawford, Lake and Tazewell counties, with between 54% and 57% of voters saying no to a 1% sales tax for school facilities. Americans for Prosperity Illinois Deputy State...

Illinois · 1d

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Adair County coalition advocates for farmland protections amid development concerns

KIRKSVILLE, Mo. -- A group of Adair County residents say they're working to protect agricultural land and local resources as large-scale development proposals continue to draw attention across Missouri. The Adair County Coalition for Responsible Development describes itself as a citizen-led organization focused on advocating for clear local policies, providing...

Adair County, MO · 1d

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Democrats Control Jefferson County in 2026 General Election; Republicans Dominate Keokuk and Van Buren Counties

Unofficial election results from Tuesday’s 2026 general election on November 3rd showed contrasting political landscapes across southeast Iowa, with Jefferson County trending Democratic in several key races while Keokuk and Van Buren counties favored Republican candidates. Jefferson County. Democrats carried most of the top-of-ticket races in Jefferson County. Josh...

Keokuk County, IA · 2d

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Shipley Wins Narrow Victory in Iowa House District 87

Incumbent Republican Jeff Shipley has won re-election to Iowa’s 87th House District on Tuesday, November 3rd, defeating Democratic challenger Tom O’Donnell by a margin of 326 votes out of 12,266 cast — a rematch of their 2024 contest. Shipley received 6,284 votes (51%) to O’Donnell’s 5,958 (49%)....

Iowa · 1d

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District 1 Attends ALA Department Conference

Members of District 1 of the American Legion Auxiliary attended the annual American Legion Auxiliary Fall Conference held October 23-25, 2026 at the Grand Glaize Inn in Osage Beach, MO. This was a new location for the conference and 75 members registered for the event. It was a very informative...

Osage Beach, MO · 1d

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Adams County real estate transfers Oct. 26-30

Muddy River News transaction information is obtained from Illinois Real Estate Transfer Declaration forms accompanying recorded documents. Dates provided may differ from actual transaction or recording dates. Further details may be obtained from the PTAX form or recorded documents. Quincy IL Land Investment, LLC of Fayetteville, Ariz., sold a restaurant...

Adams County, IL · 3d

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Quincy mother-daughter duo leads city’s 2nd Christmas parade

QUINCY, Ill. - Quincy's Christmas Parade by the Quincy Rotary After Dark club is back again, addressing the little bumps they ran into last year and looking forward to an even better parade this year to bring that Christmas magic right down Maine Street. “This year, the parade is just...

Quincy, IL · 1d

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Ralls County sheriff outlines potential impact of Proposition P

NEW LONDON, Mo. — Ralls County voters will decide whether to approve Proposition P, a ballot measure that would create a dedicated half-cent sales tax to support the Ralls County Sheriff's Office. Ralls County Sheriff Brian Allen said revenue generated by the tax would be placed in a separate...

Ralls County, MO · 3d

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Former high school purchased by Macomb District 185 “not salvageable”

Macomb School District 185 says the former Macomb High School building it purchased this week cannot be salvaged. But it’s still deciding how to use the site. The district bought the building on South Johnson Street during an online auction this week for $60,000. In a release issued midday...

Macomb, IL · 1d

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Illinois voters to weigh in on state separation referendum

ILLINOIS— Voters in parts of western Illinois will see a referendum on their ballots Tuesday asking whether counties outside of Cook County should pursue forming a new state. The referendum will appear on ballots throughout McDonough County and in certain townships in Adams County. The question asks voters whether...

Illinois · 3d

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Pittsfield fronts $200,000 to clear JBS Milling site for rental housing

Pittsfield is fronting about $200,000 in TIF funds to clear the dilapidated JBS Milling site for a Damon Properties housing development.

Pittsfield, IL · 1d

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See local midterm election results for Cass County

Cass County election results are being updated as data becomes available from election authorities.

Cass County, IL · 2d

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Some downstate voters signal desire to separate from Chicago

ILLINOIS— In McDonough County, voters greenlit a referendum Tuesday to get the ball rolling on separating downstate Illinois counties from Cook County. 57% of McDonough County voters in Tuesday’s election said they were in favor of the proposition asking for the formation of a new state. However —...

Mcdonough County, IL · 2d

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Pike fundraising campaign seeks $30K by year's end

A matching-funds fundraising campaign that could raise $60,000 by year’s end to benefit community projects is under way in Pike County.

Pike County, IL · 2d

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Democrat Brenda DeSpain wins Pike County clerk

Democrat Brenda DeSpain beat Republican Ashley Greger for Pike County clerk, according to unofficial results.

Pike County, IL · 2d

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TSPR Election Results – Nov. 3, 2026

Counties around the region reported strong voter turnout for a midterm election. For example, more than 58% of voters cast ballots in Des Moines County, McDonough County’s turnout was nearly 56%, and the turnout was 51% in Warren County. The statewide turnout in Iowa was nearly 63%. Voters chose...

Iowa · 2d