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County approves term sheet with Mesabi

LEE COUNTY – The Lee County Board of Supervisors put their stamp on an incentive package that was discussed last week to spur construction on a $15 billion steel plant in Lee County. The board approved the term sheet with a unanimous 5-0 vote in what Supervisor Chuck Holmes...

Lee County, IA · 1d
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Lee County approves tax benefits for Mesabi steel plant

The $15 billion Iowa steel project planned by Mesabi Metallics got a boost this week after the Lee County Board of Supervisors unanimously approved a term sheet setting the framework for local tax and community benefit payments. The Board also passed a resolution in support of the plant, a key requirement for Mesabi’s incentive package […]

Lee County, IA · 1d

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Mount Pleasant City Council Discusses Holiday Activities, Approves $100,000 for Old Threshers Harvest Center

New holiday activities, financial support for a major community project, and city improvements were among the topics discussed by the Mount Pleasant City Council Tuesday evening. Sophia Walderbach, a Mount Pleasant High School senior interning with Main Street Mount Pleasant and the Mount Pleasant Area Chamber Alliance, presented plans to...

Mt Pleasant, IA · 1d

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Those driving past Rand Park in Keokuk might notice work is underway to set up the City of Christmas

Those driving past Rand Park in Keokuk might notice work is underway to set up the City of Christmas. Since 1989, the City of Christmas has been a staple in the city. WGEM reports a few new displays will greet visitors. Volunteers are needed to help set up the City of Christmas. Volunteers can come to Rand Park daily after 9 a.m. The annual walk-through of the City of Christmas will be held on Nov. 25 from 5 until 7 p.m. It opens to vehicle traffic on Thanksgiving night. The display is free, but donations are accepted to help with purchasing and fixing displays.

Keokuk, IA · 1d
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Fairfield Police Department Honors Veterans, Recognizes Three Officers on Veterans Day

The Fairfield Police Department on Wednesday, November 11th, honored veterans and recognized three of its own officers who have served in the United States military. “Veterans Day is a time to reflect on the courage, sacrifice, and unwavering commitment of those who have defended our freedoms,” the department said. “To every veteran, past and present, we extend our deepest gratitude. Your service and sacrifices will never be forgotten.”

Fairfield, IA · 1d

KBUR

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At the beginning of Monday’s work session meeting of the Burlington City Council, Mayor Jon Billups said he and other council members have been in contact with members of the Burlington Public Library Board of Trustees about issues at the library

At the beginning of Monday’s work session meeting of the Burlington City Council, Mayor Jon Billups said he and other council members have been in contact with members of the Burlington Public Library Board of Trustees about issues at the library. At last week’s council meeting, two people addressed the council about issues with homeless people being a presence at the library, including using study rooms as daytime sleeping quarters, odors in the upholstered seating and an increased amount of personal baggage and belongings brought into the facility. The HawkEye reports that Mayor Billups said the council members have talked to the board of trustees about current policies and holding a joint work session with the council at a future date. The Library Board of Trustees sets policy for operation of the public library.

Burlington, IA · 1d

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Holiday Tradition on the Square Returns to Fairfield With New Additions This Christmas Season

Holiday Tradition on the Square is returning to downtown Fairfield this Christmas with a few new additions alongside its familiar displays, the Fairfield Area Chamber of Commerce announced. For decades, the event has helped make Fairfield known as the Christmas City. Generations of families have enjoyed strolling around the Square,...

Fairfield, IA · 1d

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Iowa Health Officials Warn of Additional Measles Exposure Locations

Iowa health officials are warning residents about possible measles exposure at several locations across the state, including a previously identified location in Southeast Iowa. The Iowa Department of Health and Human Services and Polk County Health Department have confirmed a measles case, with the individual believed to have been exposed...

Iowa · 15h

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New Fire Engine Delivered for Ainsworth Fire Department

If you’ve been driving near Ainsworth, you may have noticed a new addition to the Ainsworth Fire Department. A new Rosenbauer General FX Rescue Pumper has been delivered to the department, and is now in service. The new engine was manufactured by Heiman Fire Equipment out of Sioux Falls,...

Ainsworth, IA · 1d

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Planned Power Outage Scheduled in Mediapolis

Residents in the Mediapolis area are being advised of a planned power outage scheduled for Thursday night into Friday morning. According to a notice shared by Mediapolis News and posted by KILJ Radio, Alliant Energy has scheduled an outage to perform maintenance on its Mediapolis substation. Power is expected to...

Mediapolis, IA · 20h

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Legal and state regulatory options have now been launched by Ranger Power of Chicago to avoid the Sept. 1 denial of a special use permit by the Louisa County Board of Adjustment

Legal and state regulatory options have now been launched by Ranger Power of Chicago to avoid the Sept. 1 denial of a special use permit by the Louisa County Board of Adjustment. The HawkEye reports that Zoning Administrator Bruce Hudson told the Louisa County Board of Supervisors this week the company had filed a lawsuit over the denial of the permit for the proposed 450 megawatt solar, energy storage and agrivoltaics Southpaw Solar Energy project in northern Louisa County. In addition to the lawsuit, the company has also submitted an application to the Iowa Utilities Board (IUB) for a state permit. If granted, the permit would override the local decision and allow the facility to be constructed on approximately 5,700 acres. The local board denied the special use permit because of the impact of the proposed facility on some of the county’s best farmland.

Louisa County, IA · 20h

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This Affordable Missouri Town Is So Cheap, Retirees Say Social Security Covers It All

There’s a town in Missouri called Mexico, and no, your GPS isn’t having an existential crisis. It’s a real place, it’s genuinely affordable, and retirees across the state are quietly packing their bags and pointing their cars toward Audrain County. Mexico, Missouri sits about 30 miles...

Audrain County, MO · 5d

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Motherhood behind bars: Inside Missouri's first prison nursery

VANDALIA — Inside a women's prison in Vandalia, Missouri, incarcerated mothers are getting an opportunity many women before them never had, the chance to raise their babies behind bars. The Women's Eastern Reception, Diagnostic and Correctional Center is home to Missouri's first prison nursery program and one of just...

Vandalia, MO · 10h

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Veterans tell their stories during Veterans Day at IVH

QUINCY, Il. — This Veterans Day, the Illinois Veterans Home (IVH) reminded veterans that their service matters, their stories matter, and they matter. They also asked other folks to come sit down with veterans to hear their stories. “We're talking about the veterans that are here amongst us, people...

Quincy, IL · 1d

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MoDOT to perform maintenance on I-72 Mark Twain Bridge

HANNIBAL, Mo. - The Missouri Department of Transportation (MoDOT) is warning travelers to be aware of maintenance operations scheduled for a bridge in Hannibal. As early as Thursday, Nov. 12, traffic will be reduced to one lane while the I-72 Mark Twain Memorial Bridge undergoes preventative maintenance and cleaning. Drivers...

Hannibal, MO · 2d

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Cities Seek $10 Million In Damages Against Ameren

Kirkwood and four other Missouri cities aren’t ready to take no for an answer just yet. Late last month, the cities — Kirkwood, Hannibal, Fulton, Marceline and New Madrid — filed an appeal in a lawsuit seeking more than $10 million in damages from utility giant Ameren.

Kirkwood, MO · 4d

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New emergency alert system for McDonough County

McDonough County is transitioning to a new emergency alert system designed to save money and provide a more user-friendly platform. “As everything is going up in price, we looked for something similar at a cheaper price,” said Edgar Rodriguez, Director of the McDonough County Emergency Services and Disaster Agency. “The old system was about $11,500 a year. With this one, we are reducing it to $9,000 a year for a five-year period.”

Mcdonough County, IL · 17h

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Veterans Day ceremony honors service and sacrifice

Army veteran Andrew Massey told a Veterans Day crowd that every service member helps protect the nation’s freedoms.

Winchester, IL · 22h

McDonough County Voice

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McDonough Voice to end print edition as reader habits change, costs rise

The McDonough County Voice will cease its print edition and move to an entirely digital model beginning in January, in response to shifting reader habits and rising print costs. Like many newspapers across the country, the McDonough County Voice has faced increased printing and delivery costs while a growing number of readers turn to digital platforms for news. The move is aimed at ensuring the newspaper’s long-term sustainability. The final print edition will be published Jan. 10. Subscribers will receive 24/7 access to mcdonoughvoice.com and the McDonough County Voice eNewspaper, a digital replica of the newspaper on Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday and Sunday. "This decision reflects how our audiences engage with us today," said Corina Curry, editor of the McDonough County Voice . "More and more of our readers use our digital products for local news and events, watch videos, flip through a photo gallery and enjoy features like comics and puzzles. This change lets us keep investing where our readers are and continue to provide them with the local, regional, state and national news they rely on." The cost of subscriptions will be adjusted to reflect digital rates. "We appreciate the deep loyalty of our longtime subscribers, and we

Mcdonough County, IL · 23h

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442 Workers Face Layoffs as Macon, Missouri Plant Closes

A Macon, Missouri manufacturing facility has alerted state regulators they will be closing which will mean a layoff of 442 workers starting in January.

Macon, MO · 2d