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Shenandoah former corrections worker sentenced to 2 years for sexual misconduct

Shenandoah former corrections worker sentenced to 2 years for sexual misconduct

  • Scott Stewart

The Page County Attorney’s Office announced that a 50-year-old former corrections worker was given a suspended prison sentence for sexual misconduct with an offender.

Iowa DOT plans open house to discuss roundabout at Highways 59, 2 near Shenandoah

Iowa DOT plans open house to discuss roundabout at Highways 59, 2 near Shenandoah

  • Scott Stewart

The current intersection at U.S. Highway 59 and Iowa Highway 2 near Shenandoah is being converted into a roundabout next year.

Sidney boys track and field continues to work while waiting for first meet

Sidney boys track and field continues to work while waiting for first meet

  • Bryan Clark

The Sidney boys track and field team continues to practice hard as their season-opening meet has been canceled twice

Iowa Highway 2 east of Sidney to close April 20 for pavement replacement

Iowa Highway 2 east of Sidney to close April 20 for pavement replacement

  • Scott Stewart

The Iowa Department of Transportation is warning motorists to be aware of an upcoming road closure east of Sidney that was delayed a week due to rain.

Shenandoah's Thompson signs with Simpson Football

Shenandoah's Thompson signs with Simpson Football

  • Bryan Clark

Shenandoah senior Trey Thompson signed last Thursday with Simpson Football during Shenandoah's Signing Day ceremony

A look through the lens of Shenandoah track and field at Clarinda

A look through the lens of Shenandoah track and field at Clarinda

  • Bryan Clark

The Shenandoah boys and girls track and field teams combined to win five events Thursday, April 9, at a rain-shortened Clarinda Cardinal Relays.

Clarinda track and field stands tall at home meet

Clarinda track and field stands tall at home meet

  • Bryan Clark

The Clarinda track and field teams hosted the annual Cardinal Relays Thursday, April 9.

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Iowa landowners urge eminent vote on domain bill before session ends

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Shenandoah neighbors: Obituaries for April 12

Shenandoah neighbors: Obituaries for April 12

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Iowa House panel advances attorney loan repayment bill

Iowa House panel advances attorney loan repayment bill

A proposal aimed at boosting Iowa’s attorney workforce and expanding access to legal representation — particularly in rural communities — is advancing in the Legislature after clearing a key hurdle Wednesday.

Iowa lawmakers unanimously advance pediatric cancer research funding bill

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The Iowa House Appropriations Committee unanimously advanced legislation Wednesday to establish a dedicated state funding stream for pediatric cancer research, sending the proposal to the House floor.

Randy Feenstra tells group he opposes eminent domain for private projects

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The first audience question for Randy Feenstra was on eminent domain, highlighting a debate over property rights and hazardous liquid pipelines that has divided Iowa Republicans in recent years.

Public asked to vote on nominees for Coolest Thing Made in Iowa

Public asked to vote on nominees for Coolest Thing Made in Iowa

Manufacturers in Iowa make a lot of interesting products — but what's the Coolest Thing Made in Iowa? The Iowa Association of Business and Industry is asking Iowans to vote.

Feenstra touts ESAs but says private schools should accept everyone

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Republican gubernatorial candidate Randy Feenstra said he supports taxpayer-funded initiatives to help send kids to private schools, but he said in exchange they should have to accept every child.

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Shenandoah senior Trey Thompson signed last Thursday with Simpson Football during Shenandoah's Signing Day ceremony

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Mustangs sweep brackets at home tennis tourney, Clarinda girls 4x1 qualifies for Drake

Mustangs sweep brackets at home tennis tourney, Clarinda girls 4x1 qualifies for Drake

The Saturday scoreboard features results from the Shenandoah Boys Tennis Tournament and Clarinda results from the Sioux City Relays

Martin, Pickens lead Shenandoah golf to home wins

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Bob Wojnowski: How Dusty May found his way to Michigan, and why he plans to stay

Bob Wojnowski: How Dusty May found his way to Michigan, and why he plans to stay

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NBA, college football announcer Mark Jones is leaving ESPN after 36 years: 'Time to move on'

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