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Iowa native says aftermath of 9/11 attack on Pentagon still lingers
A former Iowan plans to attend a ceremony at the Pentagon today to remember those killed 25 years ago in the September 11th attacks. Sioux City native John Grote was
Governor’s office identifies 8 people with Iowa ties who died on 9/11
Twenty-five years after the September 11 attacks, Governor Kim Reynolds is like many Americans — she remembers where she was when she heard the news. “I was actually a county
Gov. Reynolds Reflects on September 11, Honors Victims with Iowa Ties
Twenty-five years after the September 11 terrorist attacks, Iowa Governor Kim Reynolds still remembers the phone call telling her the country was under attack. Speaking with reporters Thursday after the
Gov. Reynolds Concludes Legacy Tour with Sioux Center Celebration
Surrounded by classic cars and vintage gasoline signs, donors, community leaders, and supporters gathered at Dean’s Classic Car Museum in Sioux Center Thursday, September 10, as Governor Kim Reynolds concluded
FDNY fire chief and 9/11 survivor to speak at Clear Lake memorial
The highest-ranking firefighter to survive the collapse of the World Trade Center 25 years ago will be in Clear Lake tonight to speak at the community’s annual Nine-Eleven service. Assistant
Corn farmers weigh selling at harvest vs. storing grain
Sell corn at harvest or put it in the bin? Sam Hudson with Cornbelt Marketing says it’s a double-edged sword. “When we talk about selling with customers, we’re really talking
Sioux Center Man Charged with Felony After Alleged Meth Sale
A Sioux Center man faces a felony drug charge and several driving-related charges after police allege he sold methamphetamine during a controlled buy in the Sioux Center Public Library parking
Heritage Village Harvest Festival Returns with New Exhibits
The annual Harvest Festival is set to open, offering visitors a hands-on look at preserved regional architecture, historical artifacts, and traditional demonstrations. Powered by 70 to 80 local volunteers, the
Iowa’s 2026 ballots include proposed amendment on taxes
Iowa voters will decide in November whether to approve a constitutional amendment that would require two-thirds of the members of the Iowa House and Senate to approve future increases in
Replanting of trees lost to the derecho hits halfway point in Cedar Rapids
Cedar Rapids lost about 70% of its trees in the 2020 derecho that tore across the state and the creates of a program to restore the trees says they’ve passed
