USDA Rural Development announces a loan to help Butler County

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USDA Rural Development today announced that the agency is investing 3-point-8-million dollars in 11 grants and 13-million dollars in 3 loans to projects in Iowa that will spur economic development through rural cooperatives, promote small businesses, and

Parkersburg to flush the hydrants

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October 31st the City of Parkersburg will be flushing hydrants during the morning hours as part of the city’s routine maintenance. Flushing removes sediment from pipes and water mains to keep the water distribution system refreshed. Any

Special meeting to be held by the Latimer City Council

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Tomorrow  the Latimer City Council will hold a special meeting and will hold a vicious animal hearing, will receive a WIFI update at the water shed, and will discuss CD’s for water, sewer, and garbage service. The

Workshop meeting held by the Hampton City Council

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Monday night the Hampton City Council held a workshop meeting and received an update from Police Chief Mark Morrison on speeding concerns along 6th Street Southwest. The speed trailer was there from October 9th-17th.  The posted speed

Bad Halloween Movies

I was talking about bad Halloween movies yesterday and today with Duane.  I have to reshare the 2 that I’ve seen that still stick with me.  One is so bad it’s kind of good.  Campy horror that

Special meeting to be held by the Ackley Council

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Today the Ackley City Council will hold a special meeting and will discuss a project list from the Ackley Development Commission. The Ackley City Council special meeting is today at 6pm at the council chambers.