James Uhlenkamp is running for the open seat representing District 9 in the Iowa Senate.
- Bryan Clark
The Essex volleyball team dropped a five-set home match Tuesday against Hamburg
- Bryan Clark
The Essex volleyball team opened the home portion of their schedule Tuesday with a 3-2 loss to Hamburg.
- Scott Stewart
The 71st Annual Southwest Iowa Band Jamboree will be held Saturday, Oct. 3, in Clarinda.
- Bryan Clark
Ava Gruber was crowed Miss Essex and Ireland James Little Miss Essex Sunday at Trojan Hall
- Scott Stewart
The community of Essex is continuing to work on the site where a new water tower will be located.
- Peter Burtnett
Check out pictures of some of the top area runners at Saturday's Glenwood cross country meet at Glenwood Lake Park.
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In a case that could have far-reaching implications, a physician is asking the Iowa Supreme Court to block a state board from issuing a decision in her disciplinary case.
Iowa's Outdoor Recreation Task Force held its first meeting, learning about outdoor recreation economies nationwide.
Likely Iowa voters do not have a clear preference on a proposed constitutional amendment requiring two-thirds of state lawmakers to approve income tax increases, according to a new poll.
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The Essex volleyball team dropped a five-set home match Tuesday against Hamburg
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