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Four Hurt in Broadside Crash at 265th Street, Hancock Avenue in Wright County

BELMOND, Iowa — Four people were injured Tuesday morning when a vehicle failed to yield at a stop sign and…

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The Forest City Council Meeting for September 8, 2026

The Forest City council will meet on Monday beginning at 7pm. You can view the meeting on your smartphone, tablet,…

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Hepperly to Retire as Sheriff (Updated)

Winnebago County Board of Supervisors were apprised of the intention by Winnebago County Sheriff Steve Hepperly to resign at the…

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Alliant Energy Schedules Overnight Power Outage in Buffalo Center

BUFFALO CENTER, Iowa — Alliant Energy has scheduled a power outage for Buffalo Center from 11 p.m. Wednesday, Sept. 9,…

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FDNY Chief Richard Picciotto to Speak at Clear Lake 9/11 Memorial Event

CLEAR LAKE, Iowa — The Clear Lake Fire Department will host its annual “Never Forget” Memorial Event on Friday, Sept.…

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DNR to Lower Ventura Marsh Water Level This Fall to Kill Invasive Carp

VENTURA, Iowa — The Iowa Department of Natural Resources will begin lowering the water level in Ventura Marsh this fall…

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The Hancock County Board of Supervisors Meeting for September 8, 2026

The Hancock County Board of Supervisors will meet on Tuesday beginning at 9am. You can join the meeting from your…

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The Wright County Board of Supervisors Meeting for September 8, 2026

The Wright County Board of Supervisors will meet on Tuesday beginning at 9am. You can join the meeting from your…

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Severe Storms, Heavy Rain Possible Across Iowa Tuesday; Northern Iowa Could See Strong Winds

MASON CITY, Iowa — Strong to severe thunderstorms could develop across Iowa Tuesday afternoon and evening as a cold front…

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Governor Reynolds Receives the Harry S. Truman Award

On Sunday, August 30, 2026, Governor Reynolds was presented with the National Guard Association of the United States’ highest honor…

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