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Bob and Ellen’s Restaurant Planned as part of New Orange City Development
A new restaurant is coming to Orange City as part of a larger commercial development supported by the city’s ongoing efforts to preserve its Dutch identity. City Administrator Matt Van
Northwest Iowa K-9 Teams Earn Top Finishes at State Certification Trials
Two northwest Iowa K-9 teams are being recognized after standout performances at the 2026 K-9 Narcotics Certification Trials in Burlington. Officer Jordan Kerr and K-9 Gus of the Rock Valley
Iowa bill a response to threats, violence against public officials
The Iowa legislature has passed a bill to ensure court officials and members of the Iowa House and Senate may carry a concealed gun to defend themselves anywhere in the
Final approval given to increase Iowa fishing, hunting license fees
The Iowa Natural Resource Commission gave final approval today to an increase in fees for hunting and fishing licenses. DNR Fisheries Chief Joe Larscheid says the change is a modest
Negotiator cites ‘momentum’ in Iowa property tax negotiations
Two key statehouse decision makers say yesterday’s Senate vote on a property tax plan is “productive,” but negotiations continue over what should be in the final package. The senate’s action
Iowans are needed to net and count bumble bees
Volunteers are needed across Iowa to help the state DNR survey the health of our bumble bee populations. Stephanie Shepherd, a wildlife biologist with the agency, says Iowa’s taking part
Feenstra Raises Possibility of Requiring Private Schools to Accept All Students
Republican Congressman Randy Feenstra says if he’s elected governor, he would “consider” changes to state law tied to taxpayer funding for private school expenses. Speaking with reporters yesterday, Feenstra said
New Iowa law will make benefit for child care workers permanent
Governor Reynolds has signed a bill into law that makes a temporary state program that’s covered child care expenses for about a thousand employees of Iowa child care centers permanent.
Several Iowa projects receive funding from U.S.D.A. Rural Development
The U.S. Ag Department’s Rural Development Agency has approved grants for several Iowa projects. Iowa director Mike Sexton says $1.4 million is going to Iowa State’s Agricultural Marketing Resource Center
USDA Announces Deadline for One-Time Farm Payments
The United States Department of Agriculture is reminding farmers that the deadline is approaching to apply for a one-time financial assistance payment through their local Farm Service Agency office. According