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Iowa sailor who died in World War II prison camp to be laid to rest in Sioux City
The remains of an Iowa sailor who died in a Japanese prison camp more than 80 years ago will be buried in Sioux City Saturday. Fireman first class Robert Shove
Sioux County Farmers Urged to Meet December Farm Program Deadline
Sioux County farmers are being urged to complete enrollment in federal farm safety net programs before December 11 to remain eligible for payments for the 2026 crop year. Teresa Van
Bohannan hopes for spot on panel where Loebsack, Miller-Meeks have served
First district Congresswoman-elect Christina Bohannan, a Democrat from Iowa City, is hoping to serve on the House Energy and Commerce Committee after she is sworn into office on January 3.
Postal employee charged with attempted murder in Des Moines Post Office shooting
Des Moines police say a female postal employee is facing felony charges in the shooting Thursday morning at the downtown post office. Thirty-nine-year-old Jennifer Pledger of West Des Moines is
Iowa Voters Approve Income Tax Amendment; Wheeler Voices Support
Iowa voters approved a constitutional amendment requiring a two-thirds vote in both chambers of the Iowa Legislature to raise state income tax rates or establish a new state income tax.
Sioux Center Reports Benefits from Highway 75 Sewer Upgrades
Sioux Center officials say sewer upgrades made during the Highway 75 reconstruction project are reducing the amount of rainwater and groundwater entering sewer lines along the highway, freeing up capacity
Northwestern Professor Explores Connecting with the Nonreligious in New Book
A Northwestern College professor’s new book explores how Christians can connect with people who do not consider themselves religious and rethink their approach to the culture wars. Dr. Jason Lief
SW Iowa town of Malvern hosts open-stage country music jam festival
Fans of live country music in all its forms should head to southwest Iowa this weekend for what’s known as the Malvern Country Music Gathering. Organizer Fred Larson says musicians
Clarion officials plan for closure of Deere-owned facility
The city manager of Clarion says Deere and Company’s decision to close a site where self-propelled crop sprayers have been made for 79 years is disappointing. Clint Middleton has lived
Three injured in shooting by employee at Des Moines Post Office
Des Moines police are investigating a shooting this morning by an employee at the main post office downtown. The spokesman for Des Moines police says three people were injured in
