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What Sioux County Voters Need to Know Before Tuesday’s Primary Election
Sioux County voters are being reminded to double-check their polling locations and bring proper identification ahead of Tuesday’s primary election. Polls across Sioux County will be open from 7 a.m.
Stargazers will see a ‘blue micromoon’ over Iowa, if the weather cooperates
Forecasters say there’s a chance of showers tomorrow night across most of Iowa, but if there’s a break in the clouds, observers looking skyward will be treated to a gorgeous
‘Common Defense’ group endorses Wahls in Iowa’s U.S. Senate race
A veterans group called “Common Defense” has endorsed U-S Senate candidate Zach Wahls, a Democrat from Coralville. “We are national grassroots organization of progressive veterans and military families representing over
FEMA Funding Coming for Hawarden
Funding for the City of Hawarden’s property acquisition program following the 2024 flood is closer to becoming a reality. Public works director Travis Waterman told the Hawarden City Council this
Northern Iowa community hosts premiere bicycle fest, pro stunt riders
The inaugural Prairie Rock Trails Bike Festival opens today in Mason City, capping off with the official opening of the Prairie Rock Trails Bike Park. The new park is a
Mental Health Awareness Month Nears End, But Conversations Continue in Northwest Iowa
As Mental Health Awareness Month comes to a close, local counselors say the conversations surrounding mental wellness, support, and self-care should continue long after May ends. The national observance, founded
Race to NW Iowa Representative: Chris McGowan
Iowa’s political races are heating up with the primaries on Tuesday. Current 4th District incumbent Representative Randy Feenstra is vacating his seat to run for Governor of Iowa. One of
Andrews, Iowa GOP candidate for governor, calls for ending early voting
Republican Eddie Andrews, a state legislator from Johnston who’s running for governor, says it’s time to end the 20 day period of “early voting” in Iowa elections. Iowans have been
Lahn says Feenstra’s attack ad shows reality of Iowa GOP race for governor
Zach Lahn says there’s a signal the GOP race for governor is tightening: a rival campaign is now running an ad criticizing one of Lahn’s investments. “There’s a reason that,
Welcome home planned Saturday for Iowa Guard soldiers
The final large group of Iowa National Guard soldiers returning from deployment to the Middle East will be welcomed back tomorrow (Saturday). A group of 135 soldiers from the Second
