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Home security isn’t what it used to be. A few years ago, locking the front door before heading out felt like enough. Maybe you had an outdoor light that switched on at
GARNER — A state housing program that uses incarcerated workers to build affordable homes has officially arrived in North Central Iowa, with Garner now home to the first Homes for Iowa house in NIACOG’s region.
NORTHWOOD — The Worth County Board of Supervisors approved more than $422,000 in drainage district assessments during its regular meeting on July 6, 2026.
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MASON CITY — The Cerro Gordo County Board of Supervisors approved county claims, payroll and a new public meeting notice posting policy during its regular meeting on July 6, 2026.
Reviving Bukit Panjang: The Rise of Solano Grand The unveiling of Solano Grand marks a momentous milestone in the Bukit Panjang district, presenting the first Executive Condominium (EC) development in nearly a
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MASON CITY — A Charles City couple who turned a hometown opportunity into nearly two decades of business growth has been named the June 2026 Entrepreneur of the Month by the NIACC John Pappajohn Entrepreneurial Center and North Iowa Area SBDC.
Jeff and Lori Otto, owners of Otto’s Oasis in Charles City, received the recognition for their work growing and adapting the longtime local business, which operates as a full-service florist, greenhouse, landscaping company and gift shop.
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DES MOINES — Iowa Gov. Kim Reynolds signed Executive Order 20 on Wednesday, July 1, 2026, creating a new Iowa Medicaid Fraud Elimination Task Force aimed at rooting out fraud, waste and abuse in the state’s Medicaid program.
Most pest problems don’t begin with something dramatic. It’s usually one small thing people barely pay attention to. A cockroach near the laundry drain. A scratching sound above the ceiling for a
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FOREST CITY — The Winnebago County Board of Supervisors pledged $5,000 toward a proposed new clubhouse at Bear Creek Golf Course, adopted a $23.6 million county spending plan and scheduled a public hearing on changes to the county’s nuisance ordinance during its Tuesday, June 30, 2026, meeting.
CHARLES CITY — The Floyd County Board of Supervisors approved major communications project payments, road equipment purchases, zoning board compensation, drainage district expenses and a conservation fund transfer during its regular meeting on June 30, 2026.
FOREST CITY — The Winnebago County Board of Supervisors approved FY2027 appointments and pay increases, discussed courthouse fountain repairs, appointed a new conservation board member and reviewed road, drainage and public health updates during its June 23, 2026 meeting.
NORTHWOOD — The Worth County Board of Supervisors approved several resolutions ay the Monday, June 29, 2026, meeting, including action tied to a county zoning ordinance oversight involving solar projects and the creation of a new sheriff’s department weapons fund.
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DES MOINES — Eight rural Iowa historic properties will share $750,000 in preservation grants aimed at restoring old landmarks, strengthening local business districts and keeping community gathering places alive for future use.
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Hiring a lawyer after a car accident is a relief, but it raises a new question. What happens next? Many people have no idea what the process involves, how long it takes,
Cities around the world are rethinking how they design and manage public spaces. From pedestrian plazas and school drop-off zones to hospital entrances and open-air markets, the challenge of balancing vehicle access
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Organizing an international trip to watch a live Premier League game at Old Trafford requires a deep understanding of Greater Manchester’s infrastructure and the club’s administrative ticketing systems. By 2026, entry protocols
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MASON CITY — A downtown Mason City site once marked by a major apartment-house fire is now being lined up for new life, with plans calling for apartments, retail or office space and parking near North Federal Avenue and 2nd Street Northwest.
The project, known as Kirk Multifamily, is planned for the northwest corner of North Federal Avenue and 2nd Street Northwest, on the site of the former Kirk Apartments (pictured at top, and bottom in June, 2026).
MASON CITY — The North Iowa Area Community College Board of Trustees will hold a special meeting Tuesday, June 30, 2026, to consider action on the college’s Athletic Fields Project.
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