Come hungry and vote at Taste of Mercado
News Desk Come hungry and sample some of the best local flavors in the QCA at on Mercado on Fifth! According to a release, you can vote for your favorite local food…
$1.14B in Mega Millions, Powerball jackpots up for grabs: What are your odds?
Two of the largest lottery jackpots of the year are brewing.
Grundy Center Medicaid dental payments climb to $4,595 in 2024
Medicaid providers in Grundy Center submitted $4,595 in claims for services under the Dental Services category in 2024, data from the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services Medicaid Provider…
Surgery-related Medicaid payments total $15,662 in Iowa Falls for 2024
In 2024, Medicaid providers in Iowa Falls billed $15,662 for services categorized under Surgery, according to the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services Medicaid Provider Spending database. This represented…
Architect approved for greenhouse project; discuss eighth graders playing high school sports
The Lenox School Board approved an architect for a greenhouse project and a lengthy discussion was held about allowing eighth graders to play up in all sports at their July…
Board of Supervisors set public meetings to establish temporary moratorium on data centers
By Nicki Lock The Taylor County Board of Supervisors are moving forward to establish a temporary moratorium on data centers, solar energy systems, battery energy storage systems, and mineral rights…
Boone County Naturalist Alaina Allen Planning Programs for the Public
Boone County Naturalist Alaina Allen Planning Programs for the Public 11 BOONE, Iowa—Boone County Conservation has announced that Naturalist Alaina Allen has joined the staff and is planning programs for…
Marshalltown city council reverses course, OKs four-month data center moratorium
Three weeks after voting 4-3 against enacting a six-month data center moratorium, the Marshalltown city council returned to the controversial subject during Monday night’s meeting and this time, voted 5-2…
Davenport Fire Department responds to house fire
Davenport firefighters responded to a house fire in the city yesterday afternoon. A news release from the Davenport Fire Department said crews responded to a report of a house fire…
Letter to the editor: City engineer details plans for Soumas Avenue
To the editor: Perry residents should be aware that on June 30, 2026, the Perry City Council approved the award of the Soumas Avenue Improvements project to McAninch Corp. This…
Adel Police Report June 29-July12
To view a log of the calls for service, click here. June 29, 2026 A two-vehicle accident was reported in the 800 block of Greene Street. Damages were estimated at…
Rock Island County Fair has food, animals and fun
The Rock Island County Fair kicks off today at the Rock Island County Fairgrounds, 4200 Archer Drive in East Moline, and runs through July 18. Fairgoers can enjoy food, races,…
I-80 exit at Middle Road closing for construction projects
Crews with the Iowa Department of Transportation (DOT) will close an exit on I-80 for work on Middle Road and the new Gateway pedestrian bridge. The Iowa DOT and the…
Dr. Julie Trepa, Superintendent, Boone Community School District, July 14, 2026
Dr. Julie Trepa, Superintendent, Boone Community School District, July 14, 2026 22 Dr. Julie Trepa, Superintendent, Boone Community School District, reviews information from the Boone School Board meeting held Monday…