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Ledyard Man Faces Theft, Trespassing Charges After Coop Incident

A Ledyard man is facing several theft-related charges after being taken into custody late last week. According to the Kossuth…

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Waldorf Music Department Performs This Week

Waldorf University is preparing a full week of concerts for the public to enjoy according to Mary O’Connell Director of…

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Clear Lake Firefighters Contain Garage Blaze, Prevent Further Damage

CLEAR LAKE, Iowa (April 22, 2026) — Quick action by the Clear Lake Fire Department helped contain a structure fire…

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Ernst Announces Plan to Consolidate Federal Agencies, Reduce Unused Buildings

WASHINGTON (April 20, 2026) — U.S. Senator Joni Ernst of Iowa joined federal officials Tuesday to announce a plan to…

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Iowa DOT Highlights Work Zone Safety During National Awareness Week

AMES, Iowa (April 20, 2026) — As National Work Zone Awareness Week (NWZAW) gets underway April 20–24, the Iowa Department…

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Governor Reynolds Issues Disaster Proclamation for Five Iowa Counties After Severe Weather

DES MOINES, Iowa (April 20, 2026) — Governor Kim Reynolds has issued a disaster proclamation for five Iowa counties following…

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The Winnebago County Supervisors to Meet Tuesday

A meeting has been scheduled for the Winnebago County Board of Supervisors on Tuesday at 9am. You can view the…

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S.A.L.T. Spring Forum to Bring Seniors, Law Enforcement Together in Mason City

MASON CITY, Iowa — A community-focused event aimed at connecting seniors with local law enforcement and public safety resources is…

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Stone Discusses Iowa House Property Tax Proposal

One of the major areas of local discussion in government deals with property tax. City and county governments are frustrated…

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Ortega Zapata Sentenced on Multiple Charges

Santos Ortega Zapata of Forest City, pled guilty to “Operating While Under the Influence – 1st Offense,” a serious misdemeanor,…

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