Officials in a northwest Iowa city say a grant program to support property owners who spruce up the outside of their homes has had a ripple effect. “It’s really been beneficial to the overall quality and appearance of our residential properties,” said Estherville City Administrator Penny Clayton. Estherville’s Neighborhood Facade Grant program, which started three […]
Iowa legislature votes to increase penalty for animal torture
The legislature has unanimously passed a bill that raises the penalty for animal torture to a felony, with a potential sentence
