Ames Drainage Project Lists Apparent Low Bidder After July Flooding
Ames lists JC Midwest Services as the apparent low bidder for drainage work at three low points, while Duff Avenue and Sixth Street remain deferred.
Iowa
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Clinton weighs data-center zoning changes as QTS review continues
Clinton’s proposed data-center zoning rules remain under review after a July 15 meeting, while the separate QTS project stays in due diligence without approval.
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Iowa City seeks input on possible Johnson Street Bridge replacement
Iowa City residents can weigh in on a possible Johnson Street Bridge replacement as Iowa and local governments pursue federal funding for 32 bridges.
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Des Moines DART redesign may expand job access but leave gaps
DART’s redesigned Des Moines-area network is modeled to improve job access and economic output, but fewer service hours could create tradeoffs for some riders.
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Rock Valley gets more than $22 million for flood-damaged home buyouts
FEMA has obligated more than $22 million for Rock Valley’s voluntary flood-home buyout project, with 123 properties planned for demolition and open space.
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South John Deere Road Lane Restrictions Begin July 27: What Cascade-Area Drivers Should Know
Daytime lane restrictions begin July 27 on South John Deere Road near Dubuque, with one-lane traffic through Aug. 4 and project work allowed through Aug. 14.
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Clinton IA data center fight shifts from moratorium vote to draft zoning rules
Clinton IA – A June 12 first-reading moratorium vote failed. Now a July 15 special Plan Commission meeting will review draft data-center zoning.
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Gas & Diesel Watch: Wichita Falls rises for Iowa Park drivers (Jul. 22)
Iowa Park TX Gas & Diesel Watch – Regular gas is $3.592/gal and diesel $4.726/gal in the Wichita Falls metro (AAA), up from yesterday and last week.
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Decatur County Courthouse Window Bids Due July 24 in Leon
Leon IA: Decatur County courthouse window replacement sealed bids are due July 24, 2026 at 4:30 p.m. (labor only); Board reviews July 27.
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Newell residents: July 13 zoning agenda—2026 plan, solar and data-center ideas
Newell, IA — Buena Vista County’s Zoning Commission meets July 13 for a 2026 plan recommendation and solar/data-center ordinance discussions.
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Huxley residents: Story County disaster help opened after July 2–4 storms
Huxley IA – Story County says the Governor’s July 6 proclamation activated Iowa Individual Assistance. Here’s how to report damage, apply, and document cleanup.
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MidAmerican seeks IUC approval for gas delivery rate hike; Des Moines Sept. 9
The Iowa Utilities Commission set a Sept. 9 Des Moines meeting for MidAmerican’s proposed natural-gas delivery-rate increase that would add about 5% to bills.
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Fairfield sanitary sewer STEP 4A SRF: FNSI posted; comments due Aug. 14, 2026
Fairfield IA — Fairfield posted a July 15 FNSI for its Southwest Interceptor STEP 4A sanitary sewer SRF project; the Iowa review period ends Aug. 14, 2026.
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Des Moines residents push back on $12M budget gap service cuts—how to weigh in
Des Moines residents question possible city service cuts tied to a projected $12M budget shortfall now. Feedback runs through end of July.
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West Burlington Trailhead Park bioretention cell: $67,750 IDALS cost-share
West Burlington — Iowa Agriculture announced a $67,750 IDALS cost-share for a bioretention cell at the future Trailhead Park to treat stormwater before it reaches Hawkeye Creek.
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Omaha Inland Port Authority unveils HQ, innovation district plans in north Omaha
Omaha NE – The Inland Port Authority unveiled an HQ and “innovation district” near Ames and 28th, pairing 3D-printed homebuilding with new housing and jobs.
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Crawford County OKs FY 2026–27; Unanimous Denison Abatement for 1945 Deloit Blvd
Denison IA – Crawford County Board approved FY 2026–27 appropriations and a Secondary Road Fund transfer, plus a unanimous tax abatement for 1945 Deloit Blvd.
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DOJ and 17 AGs seek Tunney Act approval for egg price benchmark settlement
DOJ and 17 state AGs filed proposed Tunney Act settlements June 30 to stop alleged egg benchmark bidding that they say can lift wholesale costs.
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U.S. 218 lane closures begin Monday, July 6 in Waterloo: driver checklist
Waterloo: Iowa DOT begins continuous U.S. 218 single-lane closures Monday, July 6 (west U.S. 63 to Cedar River bridge). Plan extra time.
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Des Moines Gas & Diesel Watch: AAA prices ease for regular, diesel ticks up (July 7)
AAA metro averages for Des Moines (Price as of 7/7/26): regular $3.506/gal (down from $3.532), diesel $4.179/gal (up from $4.155).
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Iowa TRO enables USDA inspections; 32 dogs seized after court access
United States Late Federal Documents and Court Orders — DOJ said a July 1 TRO enabled USDA inspectors to access an Iowa dog breeder’s facility after prior access was blocked, leading to the seizure of 32 dogs. DOJ updated the release on July 2.
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Des Moines Gas & Diesel Watch: Regular $3.545; Diesel $3.981 (July 5)
Des Moines IA Gas & Diesel Watch – Des Moines metro AAA averages (July 5): regular $3.545/gal down from $3.562 yesterday; diesel $3.981/gal down from $3.991.