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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 · 3d
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Iowa Capital Dispatch

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

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 April 2026, it opened investigations of five separate complaints alleging attorney Alexandra Maria Nelissen of Clive had engaged in misconduct. According to the board, Nelissen […]

Dallas County, IA · 4d

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The Story Behind a Beloved, Small Town Hardware Store, 50 Years in the Making

A Family Business, a Big Leap of Faith, and an Innovative Funding Program From Region XII That Helped Make It Happen. The products are impeccably arranged. Rows upon rows of merchandise that seems to preen under the LED lights. Stuff that’s been neatly stacked, organized, hung; a five-star, next level...

Coon Rapids, IA · 3d
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Chevron to restart biodiesel facility in central Iowa

RALSTON, Iowa (KCRG) - Chevron announced Thursday that it will restart a biodiesel facility with the capacity to fuel 275,000 18-wheelers every year. The Ralston has been shut down since 2024 after a downturn in the market. Chevron says market conditions have improved and is reopening with the partnership of...

Ralston, IA · 1d
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Littleleaf Luncheonette Closes Waukee Doors

Littleleaf Luncheonette has closed its restaurant in downtown Waukee. The Des Moines Register identified Mallory Holt and Ryan Nicholson as Littleleaf Luncheonette's owners. Littleleaf opened in October 2025 at 405 Sixth St., inside the redeveloped former Pin Oak building, as part of Waukee's broader push to revitalize its downtown. The report notes the restaurant served breakfast, lunch, coffee, wine and beer, and later expanded into dinner service featuring small plates and cocktails.

Waukee, IA · 1d

raccoonvalleyradio.com

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Chamber Holiday Showcase in Panora and Guthrie Center Today and Tomorrow

The Guthrie Center and Panora Chambers of Commerce are putting on their annual Holiday Showcase this weekend. Guthrie Center Chamber Vice President Tricia Schreck says that the event started yesterday, and continues through tomorrow. She tells Raccoon Valley Radio how the two Chambers came to run the event jointly. “Really...

Guthrie Center, IA · 16h

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JCPenney countersues new Valley West Mall owner; says it doesn’t plan on going anywhere

WEST DES MOINES, Iowa — JCPenney has countersued the owner of Valley West Mall, saying it doesn’t plan on going anywhere and that the mall’s management is to blame for the decline in the once-thriving shopping center. In late September, Threshold Capital announced it had purchased the 58-acre property that the mall sits on, and […]

West Des Moines, IA · 1d

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This Iowa Pub Serves A Breaded Pork Tenderloin So Big You’ll Wish You’d Planned Ahead For The Homemade Pie

The owners of this pub raise hogs for a living, and their breaded tenderloin once won the title of best in Iowa. That is a farm-to-table story with serious bragging rights. I love when a place backs up its name like that. The tenderloin gets hand-pounded in the kitchen. Then...

Ogden, IA · 4d

Western Iowa Today

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Adair County Supervisors Respond to Residents’ Concerns Over Secondary Roads Oversight

(Adair Co.) The Adair County Board of Supervisors has filed a response letter following criticism from two local residents regarding the board’s oversight of the Secondary Roads Department. Rob and Tony Mensing addressed the supervisors during last Wednesday’s meeting, emphasizing that state law gives the board responsibility for setting...

Adair County, IA · 2d

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Iowa food pantries prepare for Thanksgiving as demand continues to grow

DES MOINES, Iowa — With Thanksgiving just two weeks away, food banks and pantries across Iowa are preparing for one of their busiest times of the year as more people turn to food assistance amid rising living costs. November is typically the busiest month for the Food Bank of Iowa and its partner pantries. Officials […]

Iowa · 23h

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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 · 15h

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Iowa Lottery moves main office from Clive to Des Moines

DES MOINES, Iowa — The Iowa Lottery announced Friday it will be relocating its main office from Clive to Des Moines. Iowa Lottery says its final day of business at its Clive location is scheduled for Tuesday, November 17. On November 18, Iowa Lottery will officially open its new location on the fifth floor of […]

Des Moines, IA · 6h

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K-9 Welcome Home Event Set for Tomorrow at Perry Hy-Vee

Community members will have the chance to meet the newest addition to the Perry Police Department tomorrow. A Welcome Home Celebration will be held from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. at Perry Hy-Vee. The police department invites residents to meet its newest four-legged officer, K-9 Ozzy-Groot. Officer Perez and K-9...

Perry, IA · 15h

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Jason Olejniczak Reflects on Being Appointed to Perry City Council

A new face has joined the Perry City Council. Jason Olejniczak was recently sworn in after being appointed to fill a vacancy on the council. The position was open following the recent resignation of council member Vicki Klein. He talks about why he decided to submit a letter of interest...

Perry, IA · 15h

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Groundbreaking Ceremony to be Held Tuesday for New Dallas County EMS Station in Adel

A groundbreaking ceremony will be held early next week to celebrate the start of construction for a new EMS station in Adel. Dallas County, in partnership with Turner Construction and Farnsworth Group Architectural Firm, will host the groundbreaking at 1 p.m. on Tuesday, November 17 near 415 River Street, located on the east side of Adel between Highway 6 and the Raccoon River Valley Trail. Limited parking near the ceremony site is available. On-street parking can also be found, where permitted.

Adel, IA · 15h

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Audubon, Coon Rapids-Bayard lead Class 8-Player District 9 selections

(KMAland) -- Audubon and Coon Rapids-Bayard dominated the Class 8-Player District 9 All-District Football Team, combining for all four special awards and 21 first-team selections. The Wheelers led the way with 11 first-team selections and three of the district's four special awards, while the Crusaders collected 10 first-team honors and...

Audubon, IA · 1d

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Former Jefferson Building Official Names IFA’s New Director Of Housing Tax Credit Programs

Nick Sorensen, a former building official for the City of Jefferson, will lead the Iowa Finance Authority’s (IFA) Statewide Housing Tax Credit Program. Sorensen worked for the Greene County city from 2015 to 2020 in a variety of roles, including as a building and zoning official, a code enforcement officer, and a special projects coordinator. He joined the Iowa Economic Development Authority’s (IEDA) IFA staff in 2021 as a downtown real estate specialist. He became a program manager in 2023 and served in that role for several years before his promotion to director. Sorensen is succeeding Brian Sweeney, who is retiring at the end of the year. In his new role, Sorensen will oversee the Federal Housing Tax Credit, Workforce Housing Tax Credit, and Historic Preservation and Redevelopment Tax Credit programs.

Greene County, IA · 1d

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Greene County Community Theatre Announces Cast List for “A Christmas Carol”

Greene County Community Theatre (GCCT) recently announced the cast for a beloved holiday performance. According to GCCT, 19 people auditioned for and will be performing in a live reading of Charles Dickens’ “A Christmas Carol.” The organization says of the cast list, seven individuals are making their community theatre debuts.

Greene County, IA · 16h

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Greene County School Board Re-Elects Board President and Vice President

The Greene County School Board met in regular session Wednesday night. The meeting started with the election of Board President and Vice President, with Cindi Daubendiek and Tim Riphagen continuing in those positions, respectively. Then, a public hearing was held about using the Secure an Advanced Vision for Education (SAVE)...

Greene County, IA · 1d

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Wheelers derailed by Gladbrook-Reinbeck in state semifinal

(Cedar Falls) -- Audubon football's memorable 2026 season came to a close in the state semifinals on Wednesday. The top-seeded Wheelers just couldn't quite mount the late rally they needed to keep their campaign alive, falling to Gladbrook-Reinbeck 44-39 in a state semifinal on KMA-FM 99.1. "We had a lot...

Audubon, IA · 2d