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Northeast Iowa Man Sentenced in ATM Theft, Chase

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A Northeast Iowa man who stole an ATM and led police on a high-speed chase has been sentenced to federal prison.

Black Hawk County Iowa DeskNov 10, 2026

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Mills County board backs first EMS essential-service reading

Local government

The Mills County Board has advanced an EMS essential-service resolution through its first reading.

Mills County Iowa DeskNov 10, 2026

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Reynolds issues disaster proclamation for Shelby County highways

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Gov. Reynolds has issued a disaster proclamation covering highways in Shelby County, Iowa.

Shelby County Iowa DeskNov 10, 2026

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Warren County panel recommends rejecting shooting range proposals

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The Warren County zoning commission recommended rejecting competing proposals for shooting ranges, sending the matter to the next stage of county review.

Warren County Iowa DeskNov 10, 2026

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Business Plans Paullina Storefront

Business openings

A growing O’Brien County business is preparing to open a storefront in Paullina, bringing its operations to a local retail location.

O'Brien County Iowa DeskNov 10, 2026

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Emmet County Attorney Position Goes to Write-In

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The Emmet County attorney position was determined through write-in voting, according to Northwest Iowa Now.

Dickinson County Iowa DeskNov 10, 2026

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Dyersville residents call for more review of cancer rates

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Residents are seeking clearer answers about Iowa’s cancer rates and asking for additional investigation.

Dubuque County Iowa DeskNov 10, 2026

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Tourism Growth in Linn County Lacks Public Dollar Total

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Tourism is tied to Linn County’s growth, but the size of the economic impact is not established.

Linn County Iowa DeskNov 10, 2026

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Reynolds Issues Disaster Proclamation for Shelby County

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Reynolds has issued a disaster proclamation covering Shelby County, Iowa, marking an official state action for the county.

Shelby County Iowa DeskNov 10, 2026

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Dallas County election result is described as part of blue wave

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A Des Moines Register report characterizes Dallas County’s Election Day result as part of a broader Democratic gain.

Dallas County Iowa DeskNov 10, 2026

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Iowa disaster proclamation opens highway aid for Shelby County

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A disaster proclamation has made highway relief funding available for Shelby County, according to KETV.

Shelby County Iowa DeskNov 10, 2026

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Iowa Man Faces 10 Years in Federal Prison

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An Iowa man is facing a possible 10-year federal prison term in a methamphetamine distribution case.

Webster County Iowa DeskNov 9, 2026