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Apologies for a knee-jerk reaction

With the election behind us and a strong shift in dynamics at the Congressional level, I thought it might be a chance to take a breath. It really was a fascinating, albeit exhausting, mid-term election cycle. At the outset, and I’ve been thinking about this for the past five days,...

Fort Madison, IA · 1d
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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 · 3d
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Revenge of the White Working Class

But what happens next?

Des Moines County, IA · 4d

KIMT

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Iowa officials expand list of measles exposure locations

DES MOINES, Iowa - Iowa health officials have identified a new location where people may have been exposed to measles. The Iowa Department of Health and Human Services and local public health agencies said people who visited Hy-Vee at 3111 Main Street in Keokuk on Friday, Oct. 30 between 1:30 p.m. and 3:45 p.m. should watch for symptoms. Symptoms include fever, cough, runny nose, red or watery eyes and rash.

Keokuk, IA · 2d
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Pen City Current

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County finds ballot error in Denmark Township

LEE COUNTY – An error on the ballot for Denmark Township required notification from the Lee County Auditor's office. The Lee County Auditor’s office published a press release Friday outlining the situation and the steps being taken to address the ballot error. "The County Auditor's Office wishes to...

Lee County, IA · 21h

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Proposed $15 billion steel project draws questions from Lee County residents

LEE COUNTY, Iowa. - A proposed $15 billion steel manufacturing complex in Lee County is drawing attention across southeast Iowa, as residents seek answers about its potential impact on the community. Mesabi Metallics says the facility would process iron ore from Minnesota into finished steel products. Company officials say the...

Lee County, IA · 3d

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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 · 4d

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Iowa Saw Highest Voter Turnout in Over Three Decades

More than 63% of registered Iowa voters participated in the 2026 midterm election, casting 1,380,528 ballots, according to Secretary of State Paul Pate. This is the highest turnout for a midterm election in over three decades. According to Pate, turnout from the 1990 midterm election narrowly bested 2026’s turnout with a turnout rate of 63.47%. The 2026 midterm election turnout was reported at 63.34% as of Wednesday morning.

Iowa · 3d

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State Tax Credits Help Turn Two Former Schools Into Senior Housing

Two vacant schools in southeast Iowa are slated to become affordable housing for older adults, with help from state historic preservation tax credits. In Burlington, the former Apollo Middle School would become 45 affordable one- and two-bedroom apartments for residents age 55 and older. The building opened in 1910 as Burlington High School and has stood vacant for decades.

Burlington, IA · 3d

KBUR

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The Fort Madison City Council was supposed to host a public hearing this past Monday night on a draft ordinance aimed at regulating data centers and other industrial and business structures within city limits

The Fort Madison City Council was supposed to host a public hearing this past Monday night on a draft ordinance aimed at regulating data centers and other industrial and business structures within city limits. But that public hearing was canceled because the city planning and zoning department opted to postpone making a recommendation on that ordinance proposal. Instead, the council received a formal update on P&Z’s progress on the topic. The HawkEye reports members of the public were concerned earlier this year after details of a possible data center operation being constructed at 2201 S. Business 61–or “Burlington Hill”–just outside the Fort Madison city limits became publicly known.The Lee County Board of Supervisors passed a one-year moratorium on data center construction back in June, and the Burlington Hill project is now on hold. But P&Z also began working with city staff in July to help craft an amendment to existing city code that could regulate both data centers and other large business and industrial facilities.

Fort Madison, IA · 3d

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Iowa Finance Authority Awards Over $6 Million to Help Iowans Facing Homelessness

The Iowa Finance Authority (IFA) recently approved more than $6 million to help organizations across the state provide shelter and services to Iowans facing homelessness or a housing crisis. The funding will support 43 agencies whose combined service areas reach all 99 Iowa counties during the 2027 calendar year. Organizations...

Iowa · 3h

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Changes Announced with Washington County Recorders Office, Free Fraud Alert Available

Washington County Recorder Teresa Mangold, shares a new service available for Washington County. The Iowa Land Records (ILR) is the statewide recording system that all Recorders use for recorded documents. With this system, they have created a notification system that the public can sign up to receive an email if...

Washington County, IA · 1d

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Hy-Vee Offering Veterans, Active-Duty Military Members Free Breakfast on Veterans Day

Mt. Pleasant’s Hy Vee Food Store, 1700 E. Washington Street, is one of many Hy Vee Stores statewide who are honoring all veterans and active-duty military members with a free breakfast on Veterans Day, Wednesday, November 11, 2026. The Hy Vee Veterans Day breakfast tradition began 27 years ago and is a buffet-style meal which will be served from 6am – 10am.

Mt Pleasant, IA · 22h

Pen City Current

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Fort Madison setting up for holiday season

FORT MADISON - Now that Halloween has come and gone, costumes have been tucked away until next October, making room for the approaching holiday season. The foliage has taken on its autumn hues, but before long, the colorful leaves will give way to the muted tones of winter. As the seasons change, families begin turning their attention to holiday traditions and community celebrations.

Fort Madison, IA · 22h

Iowa City Press-Citizen

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Iowa Regents to choose new leader for UI center after rocky start

The Iowa Board of Regents will interview and decide on the next permanent director for the University of Iowa's Center for Intellectual Freedom at its next board meeting. During a meeting of the center's advisory council on Friday, Nov. 6, the council voted forward two candidates for the Regents to consider at their Wednesday, Nov. 11, meeting in Ames. The council did not release the candidates' names. The candidates will have closed-session interviews with the regents before the regents announce and vote on the pick during Wednesday's meeting. More: Nebraska Omaha professor rejects Center for Intellectual Freedom offer The Center for Intellectual Freedom was created in 2025 to address what Republican lawmakers said was a hostile environment for conservatives in higher education. It aims to promote intellectual diversity and the free exchange of ideas. It soon will be charged with offering civics courses to all University of Iowa students. The new search comes after the regents offered the job to University of Nebraska at Omaha political science professor Carson Holloway. He declined the position on Tuesday, Nov. 3, to take one at the University of Florida at Gainesville. The process comes as the center is without a director after interim

Iowa City, IA · 2d

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New vintage flea market opens in downtown Moline

The place to be in the Quad Cities late afternoon Thursday, Nov. 5, 2026 was 5th Ave. Flea, at 1405 5th Ave., Moline, which held its grand opening with a packed crowd in a packed two-story market. Check-out lines to buy merchandise stretched deep into the diverse business nearly out...

Quad Cities, IL · 2d

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Moline Native Serves Aboard U.S. Navy Floating Airport

Petty Officer 3rd Class Corey Smith, a native of Moline, Illinois, serves aboard USS Nimitz, a nuclear-powered aircraft carrier operating out of Norfolk, Virginia. Smith graduated from Moline High School in 2017. “Growing up, I learned to not be complacent,” Smith said. “In the Navy, being complacent is dangerous, especially...

Moline, IL · 2d

KWQC

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Brady Street train bridge devours another truck

DAVENPORT, Iowa (KWQC) - The Brady Street bridge in downtown Davenport devoured another box truck around noon Friday. Debris was scattered across the far right lane, where Davenport Police could be seen diverting traffic and assessing the scene. This is a developing story.

Davenport, IA · 2d

KWQC

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Bettendorf seeks public input on development near I-80 and Middle Road

BETTENDORF, Iowa (KWQC) - The City of Bettendorf is asking residents to help shape the future of the Interstate 80 and Middle Road corridor. City officials hosted a public meeting Thursday evening, giving community members an opportunity to discuss potential development plans directly with the city’s planning consultants. “We...

Bettendorf, IA · 3d

Local 4 WHBF

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Quad Cities area will honor military with Veterans Day events

As the nation commemorates America 250 this year, Hy-Vee will show its appreciation to all veterans and active-duty military members with a free breakfast on Veterans Day. A Hy-Vee tradition since 1999, the Hy-Vee Veterans Day Breakfast is a buffet-style meal. All Hy-Vee stores with hot food service will host the special breakfast on Wednesday, Nov. […]

Bettendorf, IA · 1d