Iowa families had until August 14 to apply for $120-per-child SUN Bucks benefits
Iowa’s 2026 SUN Bucks application period closed August 14, but families with issued benefits should check balances and use them before the 122-day expiration.
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Iowa governor race takes shape as Zach Lahn campaigns against the establishment
Republican nominee Zach Lahn is pitching change on Iowa farms, in schools and small towns as he prepares to face Democrat Rob Sand on November 3.
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Wilton schedules Cedar Street water-main replacement hearing
Wilton City Council will hold a Feb. 9 public hearing on plans, specifications and the estimated cost of the Cedar Street Water Main Project.
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Greg Behning takes over as Davenport police chief
Greg Behning became Davenport’s police chief June 14, succeeding Jeffery Bladel after serving as interim chief and completing 31 years with the department.
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Great River Health says Southeast Iowa Regional Medical Center complies with price-transparency rules
Great River Health says Southeast Iowa Regional Medical Center complies with federal hospital price-transparency requirements after a recent report questioned the system’s status.
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Winfield city office closes Mondays beginning May 1
Winfield’s city office will be closed Mondays beginning May 1, 2026. City Council meetings will continue on the second Wednesday of each month at 5 p.m.
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Des Moines approves amended $16.4 million soccer-stadium grant
The City Council approved a revised deal for a planned downtown soccer stadium, including $7 million in construction grants and 25 years of annual payments.
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Cedar Rapids advances manufacturing, housing and redevelopment projects
Cedar Rapids council actions advanced a Sub-Zero expansion, downtown redevelopment, housing and a logistics facility, with some projects tied to tax incentives.
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Van Meter holds hearings on water rates and zoning changes
Van Meter officials held public hearings June 8 on proposed water-rate and zoning changes, while the meeting summary reported $386,698.07 in claims.
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Cherokee wastewater plant relocation delayed at least a year after FEMA eligibility setback
Cherokee’s plan to relocate its flood-damaged wastewater treatment plant is delayed after FEMA determined the project did not meet a repetitive-damage requirement.
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South Carolina selected to lead Democrats’ 2028 presidential primary calendar, pending approval
The DNC Rules and Bylaws Committee selected South Carolina to open the proposed 2028 Democratic nominating calendar. The full committee is scheduled to consider the plan in August 2026.
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Rock Valley receives more than $25 million for flood recovery and buyouts
FEMA awarded Rock Valley $22 million to buy out 104 homes damaged in the 2024 flood, plus $3.5 million for cleanup and repairs.
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Newell plans August demolition of closed pool as it pursues a lower-cost waterpark
Newell plans to demolish its former municipal pool and brick bathhouse in August 2026 as the city pursues a roughly $500,000 beach-style waterpark.
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Perry schools set 2026–27 schedule as elementary construction nears completion
Perry Elementary will have revised start and dismissal times in 2026–27, while preschool moves to a Tuesday-through-Friday schedule and construction work continues.
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Hawarden receives nearly $1 million for voluntary buyouts of flood-damaged properties
Hawarden has received a $997,885 FEMA award to help acquire properties damaged in the June 2024 flooding through a voluntary buyout and mitigation program.
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Fairfield council approves land exchange for proposed 156-unit housing development
The Fairfield City Council approved a land exchange May 12 tied to Kading Properties’ proposed housing development, estimated at more than $30 million and planned to include 156 rental units.
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West Des Moines police investigate fatal shooting at July 4 gathering
West Des Moines police are investigating the fatal shooting of a minor during a July 4 gathering in the 1100 block of 20th Place.
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Iowa City Bridge Project Secures $23 Million Federal Grant
Iowa City says its Burlington Street Bridge project received a $23 million federal BUILD grant, moving the long-planned transportation effort toward construction planning.
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Clive Wins $1 Million Federal Investment for Alice’s Road Reconstruction
A $1 million FY2026 federal investment will advance planned reconstruction of Alice’s Road between Berkshire Parkway and Meredith Drive in Clive.
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Iowa Workforce Development Listed West Union Appearance for Aug. 4
Iowa Workforce Development listed an in-person appearance in West Union for Aug. 4, 2026, offering a scheduled local access point for residents seeking workforce-related assistance. The available record does not confirm attendance, services delivered or outcomes.
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Sioux City road closures continue as bridge work advances
Sioux City’s late-July road-closure list extends into August, while the city’s 6th Street Bridge reconstruction remains a central transportation project.
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Bitcoin-mining company plans Cascade facility; city permits still pending
A bitcoin-mining company plans to build an operation in Cascade with backing from the local economic-development corporation, but construction cannot begin until required city permits are approved.