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Iowa homes on market an average of 26 days in November

Iowa homes are taking a little longer to sell, even as prices remain higher than a year ago, according to…

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Casey’s CEO Discusses Economy’s Impact on Business

Ankeny-based Casey’s General Stores is reporting strong financial results, with second-quarter income up 14 percent compared to the same period…

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First Hike Scheduled for Pilot Knob State Park

What are your plans for New Year’s Day 2026? Iowa state parks and forests invite you to enjoy the outdoors…

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Wright County Christmas Memories 75 Years Past

By Rodger Tveiten  Christmas 2025 is here and it is a big deal!  Back in the 1940’s and 1950’s, it…

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Wealth of Iowa Historical Records to Be Digitized to Ease Family Research

Iowans researching their family history will soon have expanded access to millions of historical documents, thanks to a renewed partnership…

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Marian Park Skating Rink Now Open in Clear Lake

CLEAR LAKE — The Marian Park Skating Rink is officially open, welcoming skaters as of Sunday afternoon at 4:00 p.m.,…

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Two Iowa National Guard members killed, three injured in Syria terror attack

Two members of the Iowa National Guard were killed and three others were injured Friday during a terrorist attack in…

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Ice Skating Rink Coming Together at South Park in Buffalo Center

BUFFALO CENTER — Exciting progress is underway at South Park as the city’s ice skating rink has officially been assembled.…

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Iowans Trading Snow for Sand During Holiday Travel Rush

With one of the snowiest Decembers in years blanketing Iowa, record numbers of residents are expected to leave the state…

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Forest City EMS To Receive SIM-IA Training Saturday

In partnership with Forest City Ambulance Service, the Simulation in Motion-Iowa (SIM-IA) mobile education truck will be in Forest City…

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