Date Published
Keyword
-
Dickens Man & His Brother Arrested On Charges Stemming From Jan. 6, 2021 U.S. Capitol Breach
October 3, 2024
(Washington, D.C.)– A northwest Iowa man and his brother from Utah have been arrested on charges associated with the January 6th, 2021 breach of the U.S. Capitol. A press release from the U.S. Department of Justice says 50-year-old Earl Jordan of Dickens and 48-year-old Christopher Jordan of St. George, Utah are charged in a criminal […]
Read More -
Empower Rural Iowa Grants Awarded To Spencer & Rock Rapids
October 3, 2024
(Des Moines)– Governor Kim Reynolds and the Iowa Economic Development Authority on Wednesday announced 190 thousand dollars in grants have been awarded to ten rural Iowa communities, including a few in the area. The grant awards are provided through three Empower Rural Iowa Grant programs, and will support rural initiatives including housing, childcare, and business/economic […]
Read More -
Fatal Crash In SE Iowa Involves Truck Driven By NW Iowa Man
October 3, 2024
(Burlington)– A fatal crash Tuesday afternoon near Burlington in southeast Iowa involved a truck driven by a northwest Iowa man. The Iowa State Patrol says 87-year-old Marilyn Drebenstedt of Mediapolis was driving a 2012 Kia and was attempting to make a turn at a cross-over when she pulled into the path of a 2019 Peterbilt […]
Read More -
Work To Repair Damaged Shorelines Continues
October 3, 2024
(Okoboji)– Progress is being made on repairing some shorelines in Okoboji heavily damaged during the June flood. City Administrator Michael Meyers… Meyers adds that some shoreline property owners have discovered even more damage now that water levels have dropped further late this summer and fall… Meyers adds Okoboji continues to work with FEMA to repair […]
Read More -
Outgoing Director Of Kossuth/Palo Alto Economic Development Honored
October 3, 2024
(Algona)– The outgoing Director of the Kossuth/Palo Alto County Economic Development Corporation has received a special honor. Maureen Elbert has been awarded with Life Member Status with the Professional Developers of Iowa. Elbert was honored for contributions to the organization and profession. She received the recognition at the group’s Fall Conference last month in Marshalltown. […]
Read More





