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Last week’s Tama County Board of Supervisors meeting

TOLEDO – Pausing their pumpkin carving, candy buying, and general merriment of the spooky season, the regulars made their way to the Monday, Oct. 26 Tama County Board of Supervisors meeting. The meeting kicked off with the roads report saying that a lot of blading has been done and the 300 Street bridge rail will be poured.

Tama County, IA · 2d
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Marengo agrees to pay $5,700 to settle zoning dispute

MARENGO — The Marengo City Council approved a settlement with Kristen Miller, of 344 W Lucas Street last month after she objected to a zoning change for property next door. Miller’s property adjoins 1403 Lafayette Avenue owned by Marengo Memorial Hospital operating under the name Compass Memorial Healthcare. Compass was not involved in the settlement. Miller and her attorney, Jeff Taylor, first addressed the city council Nov. 26, 2025 after the city, according to Taylor, didn’t respond to a notice of appeal filed on Miller’s behalf Nov. 10. Miller objected to a parking lot constructed by Compass Memorial Healthcare on the adjacent property at the corner of West Lucas Street and Lafayette Avenue. Both Miller’s property and the hospital’s property are zoned residential, Taylor said. A special use was approved by the zoning board, but the permit is supposed to go before the board of adjustment, which it didn’t, said Taylor. Property owners who would be affected by the zoning change should have been informed by letter, said Taylor, but they weren’t. Miller was concerned about her privacy and asked the hospital to put up a fence. During the Dec. 30 city council meeting, Miller asked the city to put

Marengo, IA · 3d

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Project of the Week: 27th Avenue SW from 6th Street to L Street

Repairing the aging road surface on 27th Avenue SW presented some unique challenges – but it also presented some unique opportunities to help out the neighborhood. One resident approached the city about re-grading his yard, to make it easier to mow. Another had drainage issues, leading crews to discover...

Cedar Rapids, IA · 1d
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New Iowa Property Tax Laws Are Forcing Cedar Rapids to Cut Jobs

New property tax laws in Iowa are creating a major budget headache for Cedar Rapids, forcing the city to cut nearly 25 positions.

Cedar Rapids, IA · 4d

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Veridian pledge will support Iowa Thanksgiving food events

WATERLOO, Iowa — Veridian Credit Union is including several Iowa food assistance programs in a $70,000 pledge for Thanksgiving meals and groceries across Iowa, Nebraska and Minnesota. In Iowa, the support will benefit Families Forward Thanksgiving Table and 4 All Kids’ annual free Thanksgiving meal in Des Moines; The...

Waterloo, IA · 2d

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Clarksville Council discusses North Elizabeth Street repairs

The Clarksville City Council discussed possible repairs to North Elizabeth Street during its meeting Monday, following concerns from residents about deteriorating pavement in the 300 block. Maintenance staff member Jared Brunner told the council he had contacted Heartland Asphalt to review the street and provide recommendations. Some sections may be...

Clarksville, IA · 2d

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City of New Hampton Next Fall Curbside Compost/Brush Pickup Saturday (Nov. 7)

The City of New Hampton will make its final Fall Curbside Compost and Brush Pickup on Saturday (Nov. 7). -Brush must be less than 2-inches in diameter and less than 4-feet long. The City has also announced they are accepting sealed bids for 16 acres of grass hay land for...

New Hampton, IA · 1d

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Marion reviews revised aquatic center plan

MARION, Iowa — Marion City Council heard an update on a refined aquatic center proposal estimated to cost $26 million to $31 million. The proposal is still under review; the council has not approved a final design. The current pool. The existing Marion Pool at Willowood Park opened in...

Marion, IA · 2d

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Potential measles exposure being investigated in Mitchell County

OSAGE, Iowa (KCRG) - The Iowa Department of Health and Human Services announced Wednesday that it is investigating a potential measles exposure in Mitchell County. According to Iowa HHS, anyone who was at the Mitchell County Regional Health Center in Osage during the following dates and times may have been exposed:

Mitchell County, IA · 3d

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Iowa County may help Marengo with limited city attorney duties

MARENGO — Iowa County has tentatively agreed to share its county attorney with the City of Marengo in a limited capacity. Marengo’s city attorney, Gage Kensler, resigned after being named magistrate in Benton County, according to Marengo City Administrator Ellen O’Rourke. The city was waiting for a proposal from one law firm, O’Rourke said following a city council meeting Oct. 28, but few firms are willing to provide city attorneys. Marengo Mayor Travis Schlabach said he’d reached out to several with no luck. Schlabach and Marengo Police Chief Ben Gray asked the Iowa County Board of Supervisors Oct. 30 if the county attorney would take care of the city’s traffic tickets. Gray said the city averages about two a month. County Attorney Tim McMeen and Assistant County Attorney Tim Dille said they’d be willing to help the city in that limited capacity. They wouldn’t handle nuisance complaints, dog bites or other violations. Supervisor Kevin Heitshusen said that McMeen’s law firm has clients outside of the the county and McMeen could take on the city’s needs through his law office without approval from the board of supervisors. McMeen said he prefers to have the contract go through the county. He and

Marengo, IA · 3d

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Iowa DOT plans U.S. 151 reconstruction from Fairfax to Norway Corner

Walford, IOWA — The Iowa Department of Transportation plans to reconstruct U.S. 151 between the west city limits of Fairfax and Benton County Road E-66, also known as the Norway Corner. The work is expected to happen in two phases, one in 2027 and another in 2028. Plans include...

Walford, IA · 4d

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Signs Up in Downtown Charles City to Help Enforce New PTV Ordinance

A new ordinance aimed at increased safety for the operation Personal Transport Vehicles (PTVs) in Charles City is now in effect. In support of that PTV ordinance, Mayor Dean Andrews says new signs have been posted along Main Street. Andrews says safety is the driving force behind the signs and...

Charles City, IA · 3d

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State awards tax credits to support historic renovations in eastern Iowa

IOWA CITY, Iowa (KCRG) - The Iowa Economic Development Authority is awarding historic preservation projects in Iowa City, Dubuque and Waterloo, it announced Monday. The State Historic Preservation Tax Credit Program awarded $336,000 to Peter Byler, the owner of the Union Bakery building in Iowa City. The building at 203...

Iowa City, IA · 4d

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Franklin County supervisors deny six property tax refund claims

The Franklin County Board of Supervisors denied six property tax refund claims Tuesday involving pressure tanks and small bulk tanks. The board unanimously rejected four claims submitted by New Cooperative and two from Growmark Inc. The claims sought refunds for property taxes the companies said were erroneously paid. Supervisors also...

Franklin County, IA · 4d

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Tama County voters approve going back to 3-seat Board of Supervisors

TOLEDO, Iowa — Voters in Tama County decided to decrease it's Board of Supervisors seats back to three after only being at five members for two years. The first election with this reduction will be in 2028, according to the Tama County auditor's office. One of the seats will serve a two-year term, while the other two are for four-year terms.

Tama County, IA · 3d

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DOT to share details on highway reconstruction from Fairfax to Walford

WALFORD, Iowa (KCRG) - The Iowa Department of Transportation is holding an open house for the public to learn more about a reconstruction project in Benton County. Construction will be on Highway 151 from the west city limits of Fairfax to Benton County Road. Construction would consist of a phase...

Walford, IA · 4d

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Supervisors had meeting on November 3

VINTON – The Benton County Board of Supervisors approved variances to the subdivision ordinance for two separate lots at their meeting Tuesday, Nov. 3, 2026, at the Benton County Service Center in Vinton. The board acknowledged the appointment of the new county assessor, Jordan Neve. The board approved a...

Benton County, IA · 3d

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From campaign promises to action: Eastern Iowans share what they want next

CEDAR RAPIDS, Iowa (KCRG) - After an election that left some eastern Iowans feeling hopeful, residents are looking beyond the results to what elected officials will do next. People who spoke with TV9 on Wednesday called for more affordable health care, clearer policy plans, and leadership that puts people’s needs first.

Linn County, IA · 3d

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Mack, Cerwinske, Byrne, Thomson, Salmon Record Election Victories

A member of the Charles City School Board will join the Floyd County Board of Supervisors come January 1st, while a former Supervisor is returning to office in Chickasaw County. Unofficial results show Democrat Josh Mack as the winner in the race for the District 2 Supervisor seat in Floyd...

Floyd County, IA · 4d

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John Deere bringing back some laid-off workers in Iowa

Waterloo, IA · 2d