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Loras College announces Spring 2024 Dean’s List

DUBUQUE – Loras College has announced the names of students who achieved Dean's List status for the 2024 spring semester. A student must earn a 3.5 grade point average and carry a minimum of 12 credit hours to be recognized. The following local students received recognition: –Kolten ...

Voters head to the polls in Iowa’s 2024 Primary Election

TOLEDO – As the thunder cracked across the inky black sky and large raindrops fell from the dark clouds above, the team in the Tama County Auditor's office worked with a fervor. Primary votes were being tallied, nails were being chewed, and for the first time in decades, there's a new ...

Meet you at the market!

REINBECK – Whether you were searching for local honey, gourmet salt, early spring veggies, delectable baked goods (macaroons!), potted plants and flowers, or even some fresh stickers for your laptop or water bottle, the Reinbeck Farmers Market did not disappoint last Saturday morning. A ...

Rep. Hinson visits Grundy County

CONRAD — U.S. Representative Ashley Hinson (R-Iowa) visited Conrad on Thursday, May 23, to meet with the leadership team at Green Products Company, going on a tour of the company’s facility and also discussing the operations and upcoming projects. “I was excited to learn more about the ...

‘Neon Era’ Corn Carnival Collectors’ Fair set for June 13

GLADBROOK – Plans are underway to host the 27th Corn Carnival Collectors’ Fair. The theme is ‘Neon Era.’ We invite collectors to come and share your treasures with all of us and help make the 102nd Corn Carnival memorable. The variety of collections and hobbies will be on display from ...

Announcing the 2024 Little Mr. and Miss Corn Carnival Candidates

GLADBROOK - The 2024 Little Mr. and Miss Corn Carnival will be crowned on Thursday, June 13, at 6:15 p.m. on Fourth Street (north of Gladbrook City Park). The crowning of the Corn Cob Queen and the Kiddies Parade will follow. The 2024 Gladbrook Little Mr & Miss Corn Carnival candidates ...

Iowa State honors spring graduates

AMES – More than 4,450 graduates received degrees from Iowa State University this spring. Graduate and undergraduate commencement ceremonies were held May 9-11 at Hilton Coliseum. Of the 4,455 students who graduated in May, a total of 4,591 degrees were awarded (3,884 undergraduate, 552 ...

Iowa Bible Reading Marathon dates announced

In 2016 a vision was given that the Bible should be read from Genesis to Revelation out loud over the State of Iowa in all 99 counties. Thousands participated in reading it aloud at every County Courthouse. Hebrews 4:12 says “For the Word of God is living and powerful, and sharper than any ...