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Changes For Iowa School Bus Driver Training Taking Effect In New Year
January 2, 2026
(Des Moines)– Changes for school bus driver training in Iowa are taking effect with the start of the new year. House File 395 allows school districts to determine whether bus drivers are required to complete a specific training course. Previous state rules made those courses mandatory. Drivers will still need to maintain the same licensing […]
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No Injuries Reported In New Year’s House Fire In Cherokee
January 2, 2026
(Cherokee)– No injuries were reported in a house fire early Thursday in Cherokee. Firefighters were called around 1:00 am to an address on West Cherry Street and found visible fire and smoke upon arriving. Authorities say no one was home at the time the fire broke out. It was discovered by a passerby who called […]
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DNR Planning Improvements For Isthmus Park At Spirit Lake Fish Hatchery
December 31, 2025
(Orleans)– Some improvements are being planned for the Isthmus Park area on the north shore of East Lake Okoboji, just south of the fish hatchery in Orleans. The Iowa Department of Natural Resources has put out a request for bids for tree and brush cutting, stump grinding and shoreline improvements, including rip rap, and turf […]
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Iowa SNAP Recipients Will See New Restrictions Starting January 1st
December 31, 2025
(Undated)– Millions who depend on the federal Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program for food benefits will soon no longer be able to use it to buy things like soda and candy. At least 18 states are making changes to the food program, according to the Department of Agriculture. Changes vary by state, but largely include bans […]
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New Law Means More Iowa Residents Will Usher In 2026 With Fireworks
December 31, 2025
(Undated)– A new Iowa law will allow residents to celebrate the New Year with fireworks. Governor Kim Reynolds signed a law back in May that prohibits local governments from banning or restricting fireworks on July 3rd, July 4th, and December 31st. This means fireworks are allowed on private property from 9 a.m. on December 31st […]
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Outgoing Mayor Of Spencer Gives Final Address
December 31, 2025
(Spencer)– The outgoing mayor of Spencer has some strong words for lawmakers in Des Moines, as they gear up for another session. They’ve once again made property tax reform a major goal when the Iowa Legislature reconvenes January 13th, 2026. Steve Bomgaars says any new restrictions on local governments will hinder their ability to serve […]
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Spencer Splash Pad Project Hits Fundraising Goal
December 30, 2025
(Spencer)– City officials in Spencer announced this (Tues.) morning they have successfully raised the $500,000 in funding needed to construct a splash pad in the community. Another $700,000 for the project will come from Hotel/Motel tax revenue. City officials had earlier thought about bringing a bond issue to a vote that would have included funding […]
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Spencer Man Escapes Injury After Colliding With Semi Trailer
December 30, 2025
(Spencer)– A Spencer man escaped injury Monday but was issued citations when a vehicle he was driving collided with a semi on Highway 71 on the very north edge of Spencer. The Clay County Sheriff’s Office says 23-year-old Milton Rojas of Spencer was driving a 2004 Honda Accord southbound when he collided with a snowdrift […]
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