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Bridges on Chestnut Avenue in Adams County to close in March
(Adams Co.) The Adams County Engineer's Office says starting in March, two bridges on Chestnut Avenue north of 110th Street will undergo construction and require full closure. Only one bridge will be ...
Mandy Billings Feb 11, 2026

Adair County Supervisors Receive Mental Health Update, Set Public Hearing on 115th Street Vacation
(Adair Co.) The Adair County Board of Supervisors received an update on mental health services during their meeting this morning. Supervisor Jodie Hoadley read an announcement regarding Crossroads' cl...
Mandy Billings Feb 11, 2026

You Make the Difference Workshop Set for Saturday in Cass County
(Atlantic) Thanks to a national grant from Fairs.com, every fair board, volunteer team, and agricultural society across Iowa will receive fully funded training, tools, and support to strengthen the fu...
Tom Robinson Feb 11, 2026

Audubon Graduate Hannah Thygesen Joins Department of Public Safety in District Five
(Des Moines) Audubon native Hannah Thygesen is among 20 recruits who recently graduated from the 53rd Department of Public Safety (DPS) Basic Academy and has been assigned to District Five, headquarte...
Tom Robinson Feb 11, 2026

Boil Advisory Issued for the Residents of Menlo
(Menlo) Due to a water main break, the City of Menlo will be under a boil advisory until further notice. Xenia Rural Water District recommends boiling water before drinking or using an alternative sou...
Tom Robinson Feb 11, 2026

China's Lockout of U.S. Beef a Burning Issue at CattleCon in Nashville
(Nashville) Cattle industry leaders and producers gathered in Nashville for the recent 2026 Cattle Industry Convention. While attendees talked through many issues, a top-of-mind challenge for the indu...
Tom Robinson Feb 11, 2026

Union County Man Faces Burglary, Theft, and Drug Possession Charges
(Creston) Creston Police arrested one person for theft, another for Burglary, and drug possession on Tuesday. Police arrested 41-year-old Reynaldo Ramirez Bravo of Creston at Summit and Poplar for Pos...
Tom Robinson Feb 11, 2026

State News
Iowa Doctoral Student Escorted Out Of DEI Subcommittee Meeting (Des Moines, IA) -- House subcommittee members are saying an Iowa doctoral candidate attempted to assault House members on Monday. Abigai...
Tom Robinson Feb 11, 2026

Sweetheart Farmer's Market Features Sweet Potatoes, and the Pancake Man
(Press release from Ciara Hoegh, Produce in the Park Market Manager) (Atlantic) Sweet potatoes will take center stage at Produce in the Park's Sweetheart Farmers Market on Saturday, February 14, from ...
Tom Robinson Feb 11, 2026

Bulldogs Will Host Wrestling District #9 on Saturday
(Oakland, IA) -- Riverside boys wrestling will get a chance to compete on its home mat Saturday for districts. Junior Drew Anderson is 42-1 and ranked #1 at 138 pounds -- Head Coach Casey Connover say...
Chris Varney Feb 11, 2026







