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Authorities confirm mountain lion sighting in western Iowa neighborhood

CRAWFORD COUNTY, Iowa — Authorities issued a warning after a mountain lion was filmed in a western Iowa neighborhood Saturday morning. At 5:00 p.m. on Saturday, the Crawford County Sheriff’s Office posted a warning to its Facebook page after a mountain lion was spotted in Manilla, a town located south of Denison in western Iowa. […]

Crawford County, IA · 6h

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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 · 2d
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Greene County Participates in Operation Green Light

For about a week, Greene County residents may have seen a couple of structures lit up at night with the color green. According to Greene County Veterans Service Officer Billie Johnson-Daves, the reason why the Greene County Courthouse and the Mahanay Memorial Carillon Tower had a colored light on them during the week of November 4th-11th was in support of Operation Green Light.

Greene County, IA · 20h
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Here’s the resignation letter Iowa Lt. Gov-elect sent as he leaves county position

DES MOINES, Iowa (Gray Media Iowa State Capitol Bureau) — Iowa Lt. Gov-elect Dave Muhlbauer has resigned his position as Crawford County Board of Supervisor. Muhlbauer, a cattle rancher in rural Manilla, served two terms on the board. He sent this resignation letter to the county auditor as he...

Crawford County, IA · 2d
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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 · 5d

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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 · 1d

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Carroll County Supervisors Approve Opioid Settlement With Albertsons

The Carroll County Board of Supervisors has approved another settlement agreement connected to the ongoing lawsuits associated with the nation’s opioid crisis. During Tuesday’s meeting, County Attorney Curt Steger presented the latest resolution to county officials for consideration. While Albertsons has not operated a location in Iowa since...

Carroll County, IA · 1d

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Final Two Shows of “The Schoolboy Soldiers of Rippey” Are This Weekend

There are two chances left to see the premiere of the play that was specifically commissioned about historic events that happened in Greene County. Iowa History Teacher Dena Boyd says in the 1880s, when Greene County was newly established and the population was 1,400 people, the first school, Old Rippey School, saw 32 students and two teachers sign up to serve with the Union Army in the Civil War.

Jefferson, IA · 20h

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Guthrie County Community Foundation provides $210,410 to 27 area organizations

Representatives from organizations that received funds from the Guthrie County Community Foundation, front row: Jennifer Christensen, City of Bagley; Tori Fuller and Kris Arrasmith, City of Guthrie Center; Alisha McAlister, Thomas Rest Haven; Bethany McCool, Little Charger; Chelsea Pearey, Guthrie Activity Center; Tiffany Arber, Dolly Parton’s Imagination Library; Karen Fluharty and Leah Carico, Linden Public Library; and Jamie Lane, Little Smiles and Company. Middle Row: Jotham Arber, Guthrie County First Responders; Tiffany Steensen, Guthrie Activity Center; Gail Shook, First Presbyterian Church of Guthrie Center; Gale Ambrecht and Jacob Kent, Guthrie County Swim Club; Katie Mason, Main Street Coon Rapids; Dennis Flanery, Guthrie County Hospital Foundation and Guthrie County Lions Clubs; Laura Stetzel, Guthrie Activity Center; Beth Rogers, Casey Public Library; JoAnn Alumbaugh and Julie Dent-Zajicek, Tori’s Angels Foundation; Heather Schneider, Boys and Girls Clubs of CSWI; and Jacki Sly, Little Smiles and Company. Back Row: Logan Wolf, Michael Clarke, John DeLavergne and Curtis Twigg, Panora Fire Department; Jeff Kracht, Coon Rapids Fire Department; Nathan McAlister, Bayard Betterment; Derek Betts, Mike Kenyon and Levi Derry, Guthrie Center Fire Department; Bruce Pitzer, Main Street Coon Rapids; David Guisinger, Menlo Fire Department; and Alan Andersen, Main Street Coon Rapids.

Guthrie County, IA · 1d

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Carroll County Officials To Consider M68 Construction North Of Arcadia At Monday’s Meeting

The Carroll County Board of Supervisors will consider approval of upcoming road construction projects at its meeting on Monday. The supervisors convene at 9 a.m. in the supervisors’ meeting room in the Carroll County Courthouse. The agenda is short and includes reports from County Engineer Zac Andersen. He will present the plans for the proposed widening and resurfacing of county road M68 to the north of Arcadia, also known as Concord Avenue, that is planned for the 2027 construction season. Also on Monday’s agenda is a secondary roads department update, plat approvals, and manure management annual updates. The board will close with committee reports from the supervisors. The Nov. 16 meeting is open to the public and will be live-streamed via the county’s YouTube channel. Links to the agenda and video is included with this story on our website.

Carroll County, IA · 17h

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NW IA League of Cities Opens 2027 Scholarship Applications

The Northwest Iowa League of Cities is accepting applications for up to five $1,000 scholarships for graduating high school seniors pursuing careers in city government or public service. Applicants must attend a school district that includes at least one city in the league and plan to enroll in a community college, university, four-year college, or accredited trade school. Eligible fields include public administration, law enforcement, firefighting, emergency medical services, water and wastewater operations, engineering, city planning, and municipal law. Students must complete the official application and submit a 400- to 500-word essay. The deadline is Feb. 1, 2027, which is several months earlier than the April 15 deadline from prior years’ applications. The league expects to announce recipients at its Feb. 18 meeting. The league serves communities across a 27-county region of northwest Iowa, including Calhoun, Carroll, Crawford, Greene, and Sac Counties. Application materials are included with this story on our website.

Calhoun County, IA · 16h

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Carroll School Board to Elect President and Vice President at Monday Meeting

The Carroll Community School District (CCSD) Board of Education will meet Monday evening to elect its board president and vice president. Currently, Stacy McCaulley is CCSD Board President, and Jeff Cullen is Board Vice President. The board will also set the day, time, and place for upcoming board meetings, as well as review committee appointments and the board’s governance plan for the 2026-2027 school year. Additionally, the board will consider approval of early graduates, a plan for snow days, undergo the second reading of a new policy on religious expression, and more. The meeting is scheduled for 5 p.m. on Monday, Nov. 16, at Adams Elementary, and is open to the public. Carroll Broadcasting will bring updates in upcoming newscasts.

Carroll, IA · 19h

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Rebels crush CRB to reach Final Four

GLADBROOK – Last week Thursday, the sixth-ranked Gladbrook-Reinbeck Rebels earned a return trip to the UNI-Dome. The Rebels rocked the Coon Rapids-Bayard Crusaders here on Nov. 5, winning 56-8 in the 8-Man state football playoff quarterfinals at ‘The Pit’. G-R got out to a 41-0 halftime lead and eased its way back to the final four.

Gladbrook, IA · 2d

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Four Hawks Score Class 2A All-State Status at Fort Dodge

After continuing the Mid-Prairie Golden Hawk cross country dynasty earlier this month at the State Championship meet in Fort Dodge, four Hawks were named Class 2A All-State by the Iowa Association of Track Coaches. A trio were First-Team choices including seniors Kendal Landstrum and Brooklyn Stutzman. Landstrum was fifth in...

Fort Dodge, IA · 1d