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New Marcus Roundabout to Get Official Ribbon Cutting, Educational Tours

After years of planning, months of construction and a history of deadly crashes, a major safety improvement near Marcus is ready for its official celebration. The Iowa Department of Transportation (DOT) is hosting a ribbon-cutting ceremony on Wednesday for the newly constructed roundabout at the intersection of Iowa Highways 3 and 143, just south of Marcus.

Marcus, IA · 2d
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Spencer Sells Second Lot in North Y Development

-0- The first business to purchase a lot from the city was Robinson Funeral Home, which already had a location in Spirit Lake. Owner Cory Robinson says they’re down to some finishing touches inside the new structure. His son – Spencer Robinson – will be moving back to the corridor to join the family business.

Spencer, IA · 3d
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Johnson seeks input from Sutherland about hazards

SUTHERLAND—O’Brien County Emergency Management director Jared Johnson sought feedback from the Sutherland City Council during Monday evening’s meeting to improve the hazard mitigation plan. O’Brien County, Sioux County and Osceola County have a joint plan, and Johnson is going to O’Brien County communities to get their input...

Sutherland, IA · 2d
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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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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 · 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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Iowa High School Football Playoffs: Solon-Algona Play An Instant Classic In The Semifinals

Solon, Des Moines Christian complete the state finals, as they advance in Class 3A of Iowa high school football playoffs.

Algona, IA · 12h

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Former KMAlanders Konz, Hernandez earn ARC honors

(KMAland) -- Two former KMAlanders who have been at the heart of Buena Vista volleyball's fantastic season have been honored by the American Rivers Conference. Glenwood's Charley Hernandez has been named the league's Player of the Year. Hernandez put down 7.0 kills per set for the Beavers on a .257 hitting percentage. She also ranked top five in the league in digs per set at 4.37.

Storm Lake, IA · 1d

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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 · 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 · 1d

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Alta Eyes Housing Growth, Downtown Revitalization as Planning Priorities

Alta wants room to grow — and city leaders say more housing and a stronger downtown could be key to making that happen. Those were among the major topics discussed during Monday night’s city council strategic planning session, led by Tim Moerman, planning and visioning director at Beck Engineering Inc.

Alta, IA · 2d

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Christmas Show Coming to Spencer

Spencer, IA (Northwest Iowa Now) — For those who attended the Clay County Fair’s “Blue Ribbon Social” Friday evening – there was a special announcement made. Shaun Johnson was in attendance to personally announce he’s bringing his Big Band “Run, Run Rudolph Tour” to the Clay County Regional Events Center on Sunday, December 13th.

Spencer, IA · 1d

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ICCI Seeks Commitment to Water Monitoring, Nutrient Reduction

–A member of the Iowa Citizens for Community Improvement group gave a presentation on water quality issues Thursday evening in Algona, outlining measures they would like to see taken by state leaders. Caitlin Golle is a Community Organizer for ICCI, covering issues related to Agriculture and the Environment. Golle says the group is seeking passage of the Healthy Water Healthy Iowa resolution, which includes permanent funding for the Iowa Water Quality Information System.

Algona, IA · 1d

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Weber swims at State in 2 relays for Carroll

Greene County eighth grader Mya Weber swam for Carroll High in two relays at the Iowa Girls High School Athletic Union State Championships in Iowa City yesterday. Weber swims for the Tigers through an athletic sharing agreement. Weber, the daughter of Scott and Dani Weber of Jefferson, was on the...

Carroll, IA · 1d