Day: October 3, 2024

Several departments battled a field fire Wednesday

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Yesterday afternoon about 2:20 the Geneva Fire Department was called out on the report of a soybean field on fire around the intersection of 95th Street and Yarrow Avenue southeast of Geneva. No injuries reported. Fire departments

Drought conditions continue to worsen in Iowa

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For the first time in at least three months, the severe drought category has shown up in the latest U-S Drought Monitor Report for Iowa. 1-point-29 percent of the state is now listed as being in a

AP Superintendent addresses some bond vote FAQs

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When voters in the Aplington-Parkersburg School District cast their ballots for this fall’s general election, they’ll vote on a $16.5 million general obligation bond referendum for improvements to district facilities. If approved, the district would move forward

Thursday Birthdays & Anniversaries

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Today’s birthday spotlight business is: Little Hare Baby & Children’s Boutique in Iowa Falls Today’s winner will receive: Swaddle Blanket Today’s birthday spotlight business is: T&L Pizza Plus in Parkersburg Today’s winner will receive: Small Single Topping

Iowa awards grant funds to help rural communities

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Governor Kim Reynolds and the Iowa Economic Development Authority Wednesday announced 190-thousand dollars in grants have been awarded to 10 rural Iowa communities through three Empower Rural Iowa Grant programs. The grant awards will support rural initiatives