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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Garner’s Aug. 18 IMPACT Conference will bring officials and business leaders together for economic-development announcements
Garner’s 2026 Chamber IMPACT Conference is scheduled for Aug. 18, bringing business leaders, elected officials and economic-development professionals together to discuss announcements and insights about the city’s future.
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Fort Dodge’s $9 Million Reinvestment Plan Sets Next Steps for Downtown Streets, Pedestrian Mall and Pocket Park
A Fort Dodge reinvestment-district plan documents $9 million in planned downtown infrastructure and public-space improvements, with public meetings scheduled for June through August 2026.
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Dubuque Set to Host RAGBRAI Finish for First Time in 16 Years
Dubuque prepared for the July 25 RAGBRAI finish, with 25,000 to 40,000 cyclists expected statewide and city logistics planned for arrivals.
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Grundy County Memorial Hospital seeks construction manager for outpatient expansion
Grundy County Memorial Hospital published a request for qualifications July 6 for construction-manager-at-risk services tied to a proposed outpatient therapy and rehabilitation facility and hospital-support department expansions.
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Huxley listed in Iowa records for transportation project with city, county funds
Iowa records identify a Huxley RISE transportation application and list $3,353 from the city and $31,358 from Story County, but approval and construction details remain unknown.
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Des Moines Opens Online Tool for 2027 Budget Priorities
Des Moines residents and business owners can weigh city-service tradeoffs online as officials begin gathering input for upcoming 2027 budget discussions.
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University of Iowa launches NASA-backed pilot to forecast nitrate spikes in Iowa waterways
A University of Iowa research project will combine NASA satellite observations with precipitation, groundwater and water-quality data to help utilities anticipate nitrate changes in Iowa rivers and streams.
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Iowa SUN Bucks summer food assistance covers eligible children through Aug. 14
Iowa Health and Human Services is administering SUN Bucks statewide for eligible children during the summer break, with eligibility tied to school participation or age.
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Iowa voters are scheduled to decide whether income-tax increases should require a two-thirds legislative vote
A proposed Iowa constitutional amendment listed for the 2026 election would require a two-thirds vote in both legislative chambers to raise individual or corporate income-tax rates or create a new income tax.
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Sutherland Posts July Government and Economic-Development Update
Sutherland’s official website shows July 6 and July 16, 2026 updates and identifies the city’s Economic Development Board, but available records do not confirm a specific project, funding action or deadline.