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Lawton-Bronson eighth-grader makes most of varsity chance

LAWTON—There is no doubting Hannah Baker’s talent and desire to excel in the sport of cross country. The Lawton-Bronson eighth grader has taken advantage of a law passed by the Iowa legislature over the summer, allowing eighth graders to compete at the varsity level. Baker, though, has taken...

Lawton, IA · 2d

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Pigeon problem worsening in Downtown Le Mars

A pesky problem has persisted in the form of pigeon poop in Downtown Le Mars. The storefront of Bling-N-Fashions has been a persistent “drop zone” for a group of about 30 pigeons in the last couple of months. Dana Wendt, the owner of Bling-N-Fashions, took to Facebook on...

Le Mars, IA · 3d
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Council meeting update on downtown traffic signals

LE MARS — Updates on the new downtown traffic lights were given City Administrator Jason Vacura at the Tuesday, Nov. 3 Le Mars City Council meeting. Vacura said there are wiring issues with the downtown traffic signals while the lights were being tested on Monday, Nov. 2. “The weather...

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Iowa senator’s quest for votes gets her a chomp from man’s best friend

Many Iowa political candidates go to extraordinary lengths to woo voters. Democratic state Sen. Catelin Drey’s attempt landed her in the ER. Drey of Sioux City, who recently won reelection to state Senate District 1, took herself to the hospital for rabies shots after a dog took a "quarter-sized chunk" out of the back of her left knee while she knocked on voters’ doors on Nov. 2. After three hours in the emergency room, some of which she spent making phone bank calls from the waiting room, and a round of stitches, Drey resumed knocking doors in the rain on the same day − the day before Election Day. “There was no question that as soon as I left the emergency room, that's what I was going to do," Drey told the Register. "I said 'I need this to be as flexible as possible because I will be out knocking all day tomorrow.'” “They got me patched up and I went back on my way,” she said. Drey handily won reelection, beating her Republican opponent Christopher Prosch by nearly 15 percentage points, according to unofficial results from the Iowa Secretary of State's office. She was one of many Iowa legislative

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Plymouth County Courthouse elevator to be taken out of service

LE MARS — The elevator at the Plymouth County Courthouse will undergo repairs, safety upgrades and modernization features beginning Monday, Nov. 9. Plymouth County Board of Supervisors set aside budget funds for this project in Fiscal Year 2025/2026 and in Fiscal Year 2026/2027. The construction phase of the elevator project will begin on Monday. Supervisors awarded the contract in August 2025 to Schumacher Elevator Co. and the preliminary plans began. The fire alarm system, electrical upgrades, camera system upgrades and various other safety features were completed between the summer of 2025 and the fall of 2026.

Plymouth County, IA · 1d

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Sac County Jail Measure Falls Short of Required 60% Approval

For the third consecutive year, Sac County voters have rejected a bond measure to build a new jail, despite a majority supporting the project in Tuesday’s general election. According to unofficial election results, the $10 million bond received 2,377 votes in favor and 1,820 against, representing approximately 56.6% approval. That’s about 3.4 percentage points short of the 60% supermajority required for passage under Iowa law.

Sac County, IA · 1d

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Cities’ Overnight Parking Bans Taking Effect

Northwest Iowa — The nice weather forecast may have lulled some of us into a sense that winter is far off, but rest assured, winter and the snow and ice it brings are not far away. That means you might have to make other arrangements for parking your vehicle. Several cities in the KIWA listening area have ordinances regarding overnight parking, especially during the snow removal season, and the amount of the fine varies widely. So if you routinely or occasionally park a car on the street overnight or have overnight guests, you’ll have to come up with a different place to park in most cases.

Sheldon, IA · 2d

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KLEM Newscast for Friday, November 6, 2026

Le Mars City Administrator Jason Vacura provided an update on downtown traffic light operations at the City Council meeting on Tuesday. There has been a slight delay due to an issue with existing wiring, but Vacura says it’s “getting worked through.”. Once the wiring issue is resolved, the...

Le Mars, IA · 2d

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Bohlke is reinstated as mayor of Westfield

WESTFIELD — Mayor Michael Bohlke is back in his position after allegedly vetoing a council resolution which removed him from office. On Monday, Sept. 21, three members of the council voted to remove Bohlke from office for failure to discharge his duties as mayor. Council members Beth Terpstra, Chad Carlson and Dusty Brunsting voted in favor of removing Bohlke. Councilwoman Nancy Pridie abstained and councilman Mike Tadlock was absent.

Westfield, IA · 1d

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Wheeler Wins Reelection to Iowa House District 4

Republican State Rep. Skyler Wheeler won reelection Tuesday in Iowa House District 4, defeating independent challenger Garth Van Donselaar in the district covering Lyon County and part of Sioux County. Unofficial results show Wheeler received 10,849 votes, or 82.83%, while Van Donselaar received 2,194 votes, or 16.75%. Another 55 votes...

Lyon County, IA · 2d

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Hometown Pride to Host Downtown Revitalization Presentation

Community leaders, business owners and residents across northwest Iowa will have an opportunity next week to explore ways to strengthen their downtown business districts and encourage economic growth. Hometown Pride communities are partnering with the Iowa Economic Development Authority to host a free presentation titled Ten Essentials for Downtowns at...

Sioux Rapids, IA · 1d

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New growth takes root in Hawarden

A little more shade, a lot more beauty and a renewed sense of community pride are taking root in Hawarden. On Friday, Oct. 30, city employees began planting trees at the Leo Anderson Sports Complex and near the summer recreation ball fields along Falcon Drive, kicking off a two-year effort to restore trees lost to disease and flooding throughout the community.

Hawarden, IA · 1d

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Sheldon schools to put on Veterans Day programs

The Sheldon School District and Sheldon Christian School will all be hosting Veterans Day program on Wednesday, Nov. 11. Sheldon Middle School will host the first program at 8:30 a.m. with an assembly. There will be some music, a presentation by students and a slideshow from students’ families. Dr....

Sheldon, IA · 1d

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Sioux County Farmers Urged to Meet December Farm Program Deadline

Sioux County farmers are being urged to complete enrollment in federal farm safety net programs before December 11 to remain eligible for payments for the 2026 crop year. Teresa Van Sloten, county executive director for the Sioux County Farm Service Agency, says sign-up is moving slowly as the deadline approaches.

Sioux County, IA · 1d

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Sheldon City Council Votes To Give $60,000 To Children’s World

(Sheldon Community Services Center - KIWA Staff Photo) Sheldon, Iowa — The Sheldon City Council met in regular session on Wednesday. By approving their consent agenda, they approved the meeting minutes from the previous meeting, the list of claims, the 3rd quarter ambulance insurance adjustments, a resolution and pay application for the upper story project, a beer permit renewal for Hy-Vee Fast & Fresh, and a liquor license renewal for Hy-Vee Food Store.

Sheldon, IA · 2d

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Planning commission rejects downtown tower

Plans to construct two telecommunications towers in Hawarden took a different direction Friday morning, Oct. 30, when the city’s Planning and Zoning Commission voted against a proposed tower near downtown while supporting another location and a possible alternative site to the one they voted down. Premier Communications is seeking...

Hawarden, IA · 19h

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New additions in Riverpoint unveiled in ribbon cutting

Norfolk city leaders and community partners gathered on Norfolk Avenue Friday for the ribbon cutting of the “Illuminate the River Point” project featuring festoon lighting and an archway sign. Mayor Shane Clausen told News Talk WJAG the project had many more people involved than those within the city’s government.

Norfolk, NE · 1d

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Traffic switch scheduled for highway 275 in Stanton County

Traffic on Highway 275 will be shifted to newly constructed lanes the week of Monday, Nov. 9, weather permitting. The switch will take place along an 11-mile stretch of highway extending from near the Highway 57 junction to about a mile and a half east of the Highway 15 North junction, according to the Nebraska Department of Transportation.

Stanton County, NE · 1d

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Downtown Norfolk Street Closures Planned for Holiday Light Installation

NORFOLK, Neb. — The City of Norfolk Parks and Recreation Department will temporarily close sections of Norfolk Avenue in Downtown Norfolk during the week of November 9 to install holiday lights. Work will begin at 5 a.m. each day, with crews working their way from First Street to Sixth...

Norfolk, NE · 2d

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Norfolk cuts ribbon on Illuminate the River Point project

NORFOLK, Neb. — Another stage of Norfolk’s efforts to beautify its downtown area is complete. City leaders celebrated a ribbon cutting for the Illuminate the River Point project on Friday. The project includes the gateway arch and decorative festoon lighting. The project cost was $1.21 million. A Civic and Community Center Financing Fund grant from the state covered nearly all the expense, with the remaining $85,000 coming from Norfolk Vehicle Parking District matching funds.

Norfolk, NE · 1d