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NIACC to Recognize Constitution Day On September 17

North Iowa Area Community College (NIACC) will recognize Constitution Day on Thursday, September 17, with two special classes that are…

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Iowa 4-H Youth Honored for Outstanding Exhibits at the 2026 Iowa State Fair

More than 2,450 youth exhibitors displayed 3,378 static 4-H exhibits in the Bruce L. Rastetter 4-H Exhibits Building at the…

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Duncanfest Scheduled in September

The 23rd Annual Duncanfest takes place Sept. 19th and 20th, 2026. Duncan, Iowa, a small Czech village nestled in the…

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Britt church to host $10 Game Day Waffle Breakfast Sept. 12

BRITT — Whether the crowd is cheering for the Hawkeyes, the Cyclones or just a good plate of waffles, First…

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Mason City-Hosted World Aerobatic Championship Ends With French Pilot’s Historic Third Straight Title

MASON CITY, Iowa — French pilot Florent Oddon became the first competitor in the history of the FAI World Aerobatic…

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Worthwhile Solar Farm West Project Underway

The Worth County Board of Supervisors were made aware of the work being done on the Worthwhile Solar Farm West…

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Area Counties and Cities Face 2% Cap on Increases in Property Taxes

Counties and cities in the area are getting reined in by the Iowa Legislature and Governor Reynolds on the amount…

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Brazilian Pilot Says North Iowa Welcome Made World Aerobatic Championship Debut Special

MASON CITY — A Brazilian aerobatic pilot competing in the World Aerobatic Championship in Mason City said the welcome he…

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Iowa Gas Prices Drop 14 Cents to $3.89 as Crude Oil Costs Climb

DES MOINES, Iowa — The price of regular unleaded gasoline fell 14 cents from last week and is now averaging…

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Dougherty Crash Sends Plainfield Woman to Hospital After Cornfield Sightline Collision

DOUGHERTY, Iowa — A 33-year-old Plainfield woman suffered a suspected major injury Tuesday morning when her SUV collided with a…

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