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Here’s the resignation letter Iowa Lt. Gov-elect sent as he leaves county position

DES MOINES, Iowa (Gray Media Iowa State Capitol Bureau) — Iowa Lt. Gov-elect Dave Muhlbauer has resigned his position as Crawford County Board of Supervisor. Muhlbauer, a cattle rancher in rural Manilla, served two terms on the board. He sent this resignation letter to the county auditor as he...

Crawford County, IA · 2d
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Spencer Sells Second Lot in North Y Development

-0- The first business to purchase a lot from the city was Robinson Funeral Home, which already had a location in Spirit Lake. Owner Cory Robinson says they’re down to some finishing touches inside the new structure. His son – Spencer Robinson – will be moving back to the corridor to join the family business.

Spencer, IA · 2d
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C-70 road closure discussed at supervisors meeting

LE MARS — The Plymouth County Board of Supervisors held a public hearing at their meeting on Tuesday, Nov. 10 to discuss the Iowa Department of Transportation’s (DOT) proposed road closure at the intersection of U.S. Highway 75 and Fulton Street. The closure is part of the Iowa...

Plymouth County, IA · 3d
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Greene County Participates in Operation Green Light

For about a week, Greene County residents may have seen a couple of structures lit up at night with the color green. According to Greene County Veterans Service Officer Billie Johnson-Daves, the reason why the Greene County Courthouse and the Mahanay Memorial Carillon Tower had a colored light on them during the week of November 4th-11th was in support of Operation Green Light.

Greene County, IA · 17h
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New Marcus Roundabout to Get Official Ribbon Cutting, Educational Tours

After years of planning, months of construction and a history of deadly crashes, a major safety improvement near Marcus is ready for its official celebration. The Iowa Department of Transportation (DOT) is hosting a ribbon-cutting ceremony on Wednesday for the newly constructed roundabout at the intersection of Iowa Highways 3 and 143, just south of Marcus.

Marcus, IA · 1d

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Johnson seeks input from Sutherland about hazards

SUTHERLAND—O’Brien County Emergency Management director Jared Johnson sought feedback from the Sutherland City Council during Monday evening’s meeting to improve the hazard mitigation plan. O’Brien County, Sioux County and Osceola County have a joint plan, and Johnson is going to O’Brien County communities to get their input...

Sutherland, IA · 2d

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Greene County Attorney Shares Details on New Victim Witness Coordinator Position

The Greene County Board of Supervisors recently approved a 28E agreement to hire a Victim Witness Coordinator to aid the County Attorney’s Office. County Attorney Thomas Laehn says 90 of Iowa’s 99 counties have a designated Victim Witness Coordinator that works with victims of criminal cases, as well as applying for victim restitution and notices from the court system, among other services.

Greene County, IA · 1d

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O’Brien County Farmland Auction Tops Out at $21,300 Per Acre

(KIWA) — Farmland sold for as much as $21,300 per acre during an O’Brien County auction on November 5th, with winning bids climbing through successive rounds of bidding. Vander Werff & Associates conducted the sale of the Sampson property, offering 552.60 surveyed acres in Center Township across seven tracts.

O'Brien County, IA · 1d

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County Supervisors Approve Red Rock Wind Drainage Agreement

Spencer, IA (northwestiowanow) — Officials from Clay, Dickinson, and Emmet counties met jointly to review and approve a key drainage agreement for the proposed Red Rock Wind Energy Center Tuesday. Developer Invenergy plans to build 51 wind turbines across Dickinson and Emmet counties, while Clay County will host the...

Emmet County, IA · 1d

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Final Two Shows of “The Schoolboy Soldiers of Rippey” Are This Weekend

There are two chances left to see the premiere of the play that was specifically commissioned about historic events that happened in Greene County. Iowa History Teacher Dena Boyd says in the 1880s, when Greene County was newly established and the population was 1,400 people, the first school, Old Rippey School, saw 32 students and two teachers sign up to serve with the Union Army in the Civil War.

Jefferson, IA · 17h

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Developing apartments in Le Mars

LE MARS — The current housing market in Le Mars faces significant shortages in both rental and entry-level availability. Overlook Apartments, a brand-new apartment complex with 100 units, was filled to capacity within just 60 days after opening on Feb. 11, 2026, according to Le Mars Community Development director Mark Gaul.

Le Mars, IA · 3d

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Sheldon Council To Meet In Special Session To Discuss City Manager Candidates’ Qualifications

(Sheldon Community Services Center - KIWA Staff Stock Photo) Sheldon, Iowa — The Sheldon City Council continues its quest to find a new city manager. The council will meet in special session Monday morning, November 16th, 2026 at 7:00 a.m. in the Council Chambers at the Sheldon Community Services Center at 416 9th Street, across the street from KIWA Radio.

Sheldon, IA · 1d

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Christmas in Hometown Le Mars to return in late November

LE MARS, Iowa (KCAU) — Le Mars is gearing up for the return of a very merry tradition. Christmas in Hometown Le Mars will return Nov. 27 and Nov. 28. From ice skating and trolley rides to Christmas crafts and visits with Santa, families and visitors alike are welcome to kick off the holiday season in Le Mars.

Le Mars, IA · 1d

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Iowa DOT representatives present latest “reduced conflict intersections” information for C-70/US-75 project

Iowa DOT representatives present latest “reduced conflict intersections” information for C-70/US-75 project. A public hearing was held at Tuesday’s Plymouth County Board of Supervisors meeting. regarding the road closure at the intersection of US Highway 75 and Fulton Street due to the Iowa Department of Transportation’s upcoming...

Plymouth County, IA · 20h

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Sheldon council moves forward with Children's World rate buy-down

The Sheldon City Council agreed to a rate buy-down with Children’s World for the 2026-27 fiscal year, which will credit $30 to each child at the daycare until June 30. Last Wednesday’s decision was not unanimous, as council member Jeff Wagner was the lone “no” in the 4-1 vote approving the agreement with the Sheldon community daycare.

Sheldon, IA · 1d

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Carroll County Officials To Consider M68 Construction North Of Arcadia At Monday’s Meeting

The Carroll County Board of Supervisors will consider approval of upcoming road construction projects at its meeting on Monday. The supervisors convene at 9 a.m. in the supervisors’ meeting room in the Carroll County Courthouse. The agenda is short and includes reports from County Engineer Zac Andersen. He will present the plans for the proposed widening and resurfacing of county road M68 to the north of Arcadia, also known as Concord Avenue, that is planned for the 2027 construction season. Also on Monday’s agenda is a secondary roads department update, plat approvals, and manure management annual updates. The board will close with committee reports from the supervisors. The Nov. 16 meeting is open to the public and will be live-streamed via the county’s YouTube channel. Links to the agenda and video is included with this story on our website.

Carroll County, IA · 14h

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Vos: City leaders eye indoor pool in 1970s

This is the fourth part in a series of columns recalling the history of the public swimming pools in Sheldon. Due to the many problems at the Sheldon Municipal Swimming Pool in the City Park, such as cloudy water, chemical issues, mechanical problems, safety issues, and leaks, Sheldon leaders began thinking about a new pool — an indoor pool — in the mid-1970s.

Sheldon, IA · 1d

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Emmetsburg School Bond Falls Short of Required Supermajority for Third Straight Year

Emmetsburg, IA (northwestiowanow.com) — For the third consecutive year a bond issue to finance a new elementary school in Emmetsburg received a majority of votes, but not the super majority it required. Superintendent Cory Jennes says the school board has another year to tweak the plan and make a...

Emmetsburg, IA · 1d

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Chevron to Restart Carroll County Biodiesel Plant in Ralston

(Ralston, Iowa) A biodiesel plant in Carroll County is preparing to resume operations after nearly two years of being shut down. Chevron is restarting its facility in Ralston, citing improving market conditions and plans to source soybeans from nearby Landus Cooperative. The plant is expected to produce nearly 42 million...

Carroll County, IA · 1d

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Carroll County Supervisors Approve Opioid Settlement With Albertsons

The Carroll County Board of Supervisors has approved another settlement agreement connected to the ongoing lawsuits associated with the nation’s opioid crisis. During Tuesday’s meeting, County Attorney Curt Steger presented the latest resolution to county officials for consideration. While Albertsons has not operated a location in Iowa since...

Carroll County, IA · 1d