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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

Iowa Pulse

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Iowa Nurse Warned After Oskaloosa Care Center Resident Dies Without CPR, 911 Call

An Iowa licensed practical nurse was cited and warned after a resident at Oskaloosa Care Center died without CPR or an ambulance call, according to records described by Iowa Pulse. Originally published by Iowa Pulse . For more verified Iowa news and real-time updates, follow Iowa Pulse.

Oskaloosa, IA · 2d

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State Grant Helps Bring Steakhouse to Downtown Ottumwa

A fire-damaged building in downtown Ottumwa is set to get a second life as a steakhouse, with three apartments upstairs. The building dates back to 1890. A state matching grant will help pay for renovations that will put the restaurant on the ground floor and add housing on the upper floors.

Ottumwa, IA · 3d

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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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Economic development officials in Ottumwa are dealing with the recent announcement that John Deere will close its factory there and consolidate its operations in Des Moines and Louisiana

Economic development officials in Ottumwa are dealing with the recent announcement that John Deere will close its factory there and consolidate its operations in Des Moines and Louisiana. Greater Ottumwa Partners in Progress executive director Marc Roe says within hours of last Tuesday’s announcement, he began collaborating with Iowa Workforce Development and Indian Hills Community College to brainstorm how to retrain and retain those workers. “Ottumwa, any community isn’t about one business. It’s going to change our landscape for sure, but, you know, it doesn’t have to determine the future of the community. That’s up to us to do,” Roe says. John Deere will leave about 400 people out of jobs, in addition to an abandoned industrial complex in the middle of Ottumwa. Roe hopes to attract new manufacturing, retrain local employees through workforce development or the local community college, and find new ways to retain families who are building businesses or going to school in Ottumwa.

Ottumwa, IA · 2h

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Man booted from Ottumwa’s city council meeting after Satanic Temple member gives another public invocation; meanwhile, Catholic group protests outside City Hall

OTTUMWA, Iowa - Satanic Temple Member Matthew Dalbey has delivered another public invocation at an Ottumwa City Council meeting after his prior invocation sparked national controversy nearly a month ago. Members of the American Society for the Defense of Tradition, Family and Property (TFP) – headquartered in Pennsylvania — traveled...

Ottumwa, IA · 5d

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The Bookworm’s Burrow Bookstore Opening this Weekend in Washington

A new bookstore is opening in downtown Washington this weekend. The Bookworm’s Burrow Bookstore will be holding a grand opening celebration on Saturday. The Bookworm’s Burrow is a book and game store that celebrates stories in all forms and they’re officially opening their doors this weekend, inviting the community to stop in, explore, shop, and meet the owner at their grand opening.

Washington, IA · 3d

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Washington County Receiving Federal Funding to Support Roads

Washington County is one recipient of over $76.2 million in federal funding to improve roadway safety across the state. The funds will be administered through the Department of Transportation’s Safe Streets and Roads for All program, which was established in the Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act. Washington County will...

Washington County, IA · 3d

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2,000 eastern Iowa absentee ballots found to not been counted in midterm election, officials say

Around 2,000 absentee ballots in the eastern part of the state were not counted as part of unofficial election results this week, according to a joint statement from election officials. In that statement, Secretary of State Paul Pate and Johnson County Auditor Julie Persons said both of their offices "have...

Iowa · 2d

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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

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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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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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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 · 21h

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Waterloo peace walk planned for Nov. 19

WATERLOO, Iowa — A Waterloo community group is inviting people to join a peace walk and prayer gathering later this month. The Community Peace, Prayer and Unity Walk is scheduled for 5:30 p.m. Thursday, Nov. 19. Participants will meet at West Second and South streets. The event is organized...

Waterloo, IA · 3d

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Iowa city ranks among the nation's worst for rat infestations

Corn bears aren't real in Iowa , but rats certainly are. The pest control company Orkin has unveiled its list of the rattiest cities in America , and an Iowa city made the list for the first time. Aw, rats! Which Iowa city has the worst rat infestations? This is the first time Cedar Rapids has made it into the top 50 worst cities for rats, landing at 36th on the list. Rats love making homes in and around buildings, beneath vegetation and anywhere they can find protection from predators and the elements, the report said. Cities provide the prime resources for them to thrive. “There’s no single type of city or climate that’s immune to rodent pressure,” said Dr. Shannon Sked, National Technical Director at Orkin. Cedar Rapids also made Orkin's list for the cities with the worst bed bug infestations in July. More: Two Iowa cities are among the nation's worst for bed bug infestations See Orkin's top 50 rattiest cities Here's a look at the top 50 rattiest cities in America, according to Orkin, and their change in the rankings since last year: Los Angeles Chicago New York San Francisco Washington, DC (+1) Detroit (+1) Cleveland (+4)

Cedar Rapids, IA · 4d

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Former Younkers space at Lindale Mall sold, council member says

CEDAR RAPIDS, Iowa (KCRG) - The former Younkers space at Lindale Mall has been sold to a new owner, City Council member Scott Olson confirmed. Olson said the buyer is the same developer that recently opened a Dick’s House of Sport connected to the mall in the former Sears location. The developer also opened a Vasa Fitness next to the mall in the former Hy-Vee, Olson said.

Cedar Rapids, IA · 2d

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Fisher wins re-election in closest race in years

Despite his closest election since 2012, Republican State Rep. Dean Fisher of Montour has won another term representing House District 53, defeating Democratic challenger Berleen Wobeter of rural Toledo in Tuesday’s general election. According to preliminary results from the Iowa Secretary of State, Fisher received 6,747 votes (51.7%) compared...

Toledo, IA · 3d

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Cedar Rapids makes Orkin’s list of rattiest cities

CEDAR RAPIDS, Iowa — Cedar Rapids ranks 36th on Orkin’s 2026 list of the 50 U.S. cities with the most rodent treatment activity. It’s the first time the city has made the list. Orkin based its rankings on new residential rodent treatments from Aug. 9, 2025, through...

Cedar Rapids, IA · 2d

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Dubuque pro-life group calls for more pregnancy support for women after Marion newborn’s death

LINN COUNTY, Iowa (KCRG) - Arthur Gilloon, vice president of Dubuque County Right to Life Inc., criticized the organization investigators say provided abortion medication to Margaret Conant. Conant faces charges of child endangerment — deprivation of necessary care and obtaining prescription medication by deceit. Speculating about Conant’s circumstances, Gilloon...

Marion, IA · 2d