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Iowa non-profit plans to offer legal help to refugees, immigrants
Lutheran Services in Iowa plans to launch low-cost legal services for refugees and other immigrants. The nonprofit wants to help clients apply for employment authorization cards, green cards or to
Dubuque Archbishop releases reorganization plan for Catholic parishes
The Catholic Archdiocese of Dubuque announced the results this weekend of its plans to reorganize. Archbishop Thomas Zinkula says in a statement that the Archdiocese will reorganize its 160 parishes
Iowan who’s regional SBA official touts new loan guarantee
The regional administrator of the Small Business Administration says a new agency initiative is focused on boosting food production in the United States, particularly meat processing. Brad Zaun, a former
Forecasters say Iowa faces daily risk of severe storms through Friday
There’s an elevated risk of strong-to-severe thunderstorms this afternoon, especially across the northern few tiers of Iowa counties, according to meteorologist Mike Fowle at the National Weather Service. “A few
Sioux Center Health Food Drive Underway in Support of Mid-Sioux Opportunity
Sioux Center Health is inviting the community to join in a month-long food drive this April to collect 1,500 items to support local families in need. The effort, announced during
Orange City Focusing on Downtown Experience & Identity as it Builds on “Storybook” Feel
Orange City’s charm isn’t happening by accident, but city leaders say the next step is making sure people don’t just pass through, but stop, explore, and stay. From Dutch-style storefronts
A 20-foot-tall troll under construction at Elk Horn Danish museum
More than 70 volunteers are helping to build a giant wooden troll in western Iowa. The mythical creature is being constructed at the Museum of Danish America in Elk Horn.
Global Dairy Markets Face Margin Pressure as Supply Outpaces Demand in Early 2026
Dairy producers worldwide are navigating a challenging start to the year, as rising milk supply and falling commodity prices squeeze farm margins, according to the latest Global Dairy Outlook. ISU
ISEA backs Sand for Iowa governor, three GOP candidates call for pipeline limits
The state teachers’ union is backing Democrat Rob Sand’s bid to be Iowa’s next governor and three of the Republicans running for governor continue to press for immediate limits on
Team Feenstra Calls Cook Report Rating “Concerning News” for Iowa Governor’s Race
Republican Randy Feenstra’s campaign team is raising concerns after a national political analysis shifted its outlook on the governor’s race in Iowa. In an email to supporters, Team Feenstra pointed