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.
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Gowrie golf-course property review remains an active city issue
Gowrie’s official council records show a March 16 property walk-through involving the golf course, followed by meetings and hearings through July 20.
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Rock Rapids utility receives more than $138,000 in FEMA recovery funding
FEMA approved more than $138,000 for Rock Rapids Municipal Utility to repair or replace meters and regulators damaged in the 2024 flooding.
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St. Anthony receives $2 million grant for permanent PET/CT scanner suite serving Leon-area patients
A $2 million Helmsley Charitable Trust grant will support construction of a permanent PET/CT scanner suite at St. Anthony Regional Hospital, replacing the hospital’s current mobile unit and adding backup CT capacity for regional patients.
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Des Moines Council to Hear Appeal of Hyper Energy Bar Drive-Thru Denial
Hyper Energy Bar is appealing a Des Moines zoning denial for a proposed downtown site, saying drive-thru service is essential to its business model.
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Lowden America 250 celebration raises support for future Memorial Park improvements
Hundreds gathered in Lowden on June 27 for an America 250 celebration that doubled as a fundraiser for future improvements to Lowden Memorial Park.
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Rolfe Moves Toward Law-Enforcement Agreement With Pocahontas County
Rolfe and Pocahontas County are moving forward with a proposed 28E agreement for law-enforcement coverage, but final terms and an effective date remain unclear.
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Sioux Center makes downtown master planning a top 2026 priority
Sioux Center’s mayor attended a design workshop in Ames as the City Council moves downtown master planning onto its long-term priority list.
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Storm Lake water conservation order continues after two wells remain out of service
Storm Lake’s mandatory water-conservation declaration remained in effect July 26 after two municipal wells went out of service and demand stayed close to the treatment plant’s capacity.
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Humboldt council plans to keep 2027 property-tax levy unchanged as valuations rise
Humboldt City Council members intend to keep the city’s 2027 property-tax mill levy unchanged while exceeding the revenue-neutral rate. A public hearing is scheduled for Sept. 14.
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Cedar Falls receives state support for stormwater wetland along public trail
Iowa announced support for a Cedar Falls project that will convert an existing detention basin into a stormwater wetland near a public trail and elementary school.
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USDA opens $500 million fertilizer program to expand domestic supply
The USDA is accepting applications for the FIELDS program, a nationwide initiative intended to expand domestic fertilizer production, promote competition and strengthen agricultural supply chains.