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Iowa Highway 2 east of Sidney to close April 13 for pavement replacement

Iowa Highway 2 east of Sidney to close April 13 for pavement replacement

  • Scott Stewart

The Iowa Department of Transportation is warning motorists to be aware of an upcoming road closure east of Sidney.

Stay tuned Cincinnati: WKRP is coming to town for real

Stay tuned Cincinnati: WKRP is coming to town for real

  • ALLEN G. BREED Associated Press

WKRP is coming to Cincinnati, according to the current owner of the call sign. It was made famous by “WKRP in Cincinnati,” the sitcom that ran from 1978 to 1982.

Iowa House lawmakers advance right-to-repair bill

Iowa House lawmakers advance right-to-repair bill

  • Lee-Gazette Des Moines Bureau

Iowa farmers would be able to gain access to farm agricultural equipment software to help repair their own equipment under legislation advanced out of a House subcommittee on Wednesday. 

Iowa House OKs increasing speed limit from 55 mph to 60 mph on 2-lane highways

Iowa House OKs increasing speed limit from 55 mph to 60 mph on 2-lane highways

  • Lee-Gazette Des Moines Bureau

Iowa’s 55 mph speed limit for two-way highways would be increased to 60 mph under legislation passed by Iowa House lawmakers Wednesday. 

Iowa House passes magistrate system modernization proposal

Iowa House passes magistrate system modernization proposal

  • Lee-Gazette Des Moines Bureau

Iowa’s magistrate system would see significant restructuring under a bill passed by Iowa House lawmakers Wednesday, including higher pay for magistrates and requiring fewer of them to serve. 

Iowa gubernatorial candidate Feenstra announces youth coalition

Iowa gubernatorial candidate Feenstra announces youth coalition

  • Lee-Gazette Des Moines Bureau

Iowa Republican gubernatorial candidate Randy Feenstra’s “Students for Feenstra” coalition includes 51 students from a dozen Iowa universities, community colleges and high schools.

Trump's war in Iran leaves Republicans adrift ahead of midterms

Trump's war in Iran leaves Republicans adrift ahead of midterms

  • STEVE PEOPLES Associated Press

A year and a half after winning the White House by promising to lower costs and end wars, Donald Trump is overseeing surging energy costs and an escalating overseas conflict.

Tacker of pro-Israel lobbying endorses Travis Terrell in Iowa's 1st District

Tacker of pro-Israel lobbying endorses Travis Terrell in Iowa's 1st District

    AIPAC Tracker, a grassroots organization that tracks the AIPAC pro-Israel lobbying organization, has endorsed Travis Terrell, a Democratic candidate in Eastern Iowa’s 1st Congressional District.

    Artemis II's moon-bound astronauts capture Earth's brilliant blue beauty as they leave it behind

    Artemis II's moon-bound astronauts capture Earth's brilliant blue beauty as they leave it behind

      The Artemis II astronauts have captured Earth's brilliant blue beauty as they zoom ever closer to the moon.

      US fighter jet shot down over Iran, search underway for crew, US officials say

      US fighter jet shot down over Iran, search underway for crew, US officials say

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      One U.S. crew member was rescued after Iran shot down a warplane on Friday, Israeli and U.S. media reported. 

      Iowa Senate rejects expanded citizenship check for state workers

      Iowa Senate rejects expanded citizenship check for state workers

        A proposal to require state agencies to verify the citizenship of all employees will for now remain only that after the Iowa Senate rejected the House’s expansion to private employers.

        US small businesses say Iran war taking a toll with shipping complications and higher costs

        US small businesses say Iran war taking a toll with shipping complications and higher costs

          The Iran war is making life more difficult for small business owners across the country. 

          Legislative ethics panel takes no action on complaint against Quad-Cities lawmaker

          Legislative ethics panel takes no action on complaint against Quad-Cities lawmaker

            Quad-Cities area lawyer filed an ethics complaint against state Sen. Scott Webster, R-Bettendorf.

            Company backed by Trump sons looks to sell drone interceptors to Gulf states

            Company backed by Trump sons looks to sell drone interceptors to Gulf states

              A drone maker backed by President Donald Trump's oldest sons is trying to sell to Gulf countries while they are under attack by Iran and dependent on the U.S. military.

              Local News

              Iowa Highway 2 east of Sidney to close April 13 for pavement replacement

              Iowa Highway 2 east of Sidney to close April 13 for pavement replacement

              The Iowa Department of Transportation is warning motorists to be aware of an upcoming road closure east of Sidney.

              Shenandoah neighbors: Obituaries for April 3

              Shenandoah neighbors: Obituaries for April 3

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              Shenandoah neighbors: Obituaries for April 2

              Shenandoah neighbors: Obituaries for April 2

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              Shenandoah neighbors: Obituaries for April 1

              Shenandoah neighbors: Obituaries for April 1

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              State & Regional

              Iowa House lawmakers advance right-to-repair bill

              Iowa House lawmakers advance right-to-repair bill

              Iowa farmers would be able to gain access to farm agricultural equipment software to help repair their own equipment under legislation advanced out of a House subcommittee on Wednesday. 

              Iowa House OKs increasing speed limit from 55 mph to 60 mph on 2-lane highways

              Iowa House OKs increasing speed limit from 55 mph to 60 mph on 2-lane highways

              Iowa’s 55 mph speed limit for two-way highways would be increased to 60 mph under legislation passed by Iowa House lawmakers Wednesday. 

              Iowa House passes magistrate system modernization proposal

              Iowa House passes magistrate system modernization proposal

              Iowa’s magistrate system would see significant restructuring under a bill passed by Iowa House lawmakers Wednesday, including higher pay for magistrates and requiring fewer of them to serve. 

              Iowa gubernatorial candidate Feenstra announces youth coalition

              Iowa gubernatorial candidate Feenstra announces youth coalition

              Iowa Republican gubernatorial candidate Randy Feenstra’s “Students for Feenstra” coalition includes 51 students from a dozen Iowa universities, community colleges and high schools.

              Nation & World

              Stay tuned Cincinnati: WKRP is coming to town for real

              Stay tuned Cincinnati: WKRP is coming to town for real

              WKRP is coming to Cincinnati, according to the current owner of the call sign. It was made famous by “WKRP in Cincinnati,” the sitcom that ran from 1978 to 1982.

              Trump's war in Iran leaves Republicans adrift ahead of midterms

              Trump's war in Iran leaves Republicans adrift ahead of midterms

              A year and a half after winning the White House by promising to lower costs and end wars, Donald Trump is overseeing surging energy costs and an escalating overseas conflict.

              Artemis II's moon-bound astronauts capture Earth's brilliant blue beauty as they leave it behind

              Artemis II's moon-bound astronauts capture Earth's brilliant blue beauty as they leave it behind

              The Artemis II astronauts have captured Earth's brilliant blue beauty as they zoom ever closer to the moon.

              US fighter jet shot down over Iran, search underway for crew, US officials say

              US fighter jet shot down over Iran, search underway for crew, US officials say

              One U.S. crew member was rescued after Iran shot down a warplane on Friday, Israeli and U.S. media reported. 

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              Gubernatorial candidate Randy Feenstra says reduced spending may be required

              Gubernatorial candidate Randy Feenstra says reduced spending may be required

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              Survey: Impulse Buys May Be Ruining Some Americans’ Finances

              Survey: Impulse Buys May Be Ruining Some Americans’ Finances

              Long gone are the days where impulse buying meant grabbing an unplanned candy bar or magazine in the checkout line. Now, social media makes it quick and easy for us to purchase just about anything with the click of a button, whether or not it’s in the budget. And for some Americans, it’s hurting them...

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              Holiday Shoppers Beware: 3 Traps to Avoid as Scammers Prepare

              Black Friday is fast approaching, and shoppers are gearing up. The National Retail Federation expects more than 183 million people to shop over the weekend spanning Thanksgiving to Cyber Monday this year. But fraudsters are preparing for Black Friday too, looking for opportunities to steal your money or personal information. Before you dive into holiday...

              Survey: Many Gift-Buying Parents Pressured to Overspend This Holiday Season

              Holiday shopping season is upon us, and the pressure is on, or at least it feels that way for some parents. A new NerdWallet survey, conducted by The Harris Poll, finds that 48% of parents with children under 18 feel pressure to spend more money on holiday gifts than they’re comfortable spending.According to NerdWallet’s annual...

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              Crime

              Sidney man injures 2 deputies, 3 jailers after arrest in Council Bluffs

              Sidney man injures 2 deputies, 3 jailers after arrest in Council Bluffs

              A Sidney man arrested on suspicion of litancy of charges is also accused of injuring two sheriff's deputies and jail staff upon his booking into the Fremont County Jail.

              3 people hurt, 2 vehicles sustain heavy damage in Shenandoah crash

              3 people hurt, 2 vehicles sustain heavy damage in Shenandoah crash

              The Page County Sheriff's Office said two vehicles were involved in a crash where they sustained heavy damage on Monday, Oct. 27, about 5:57 p.m.

              Page County man arrested after report he shot at a neighbor

              Page County man arrested after report he shot at a neighbor

              A man from an unincorporated community in Page County was arrested following a short standoff Friday evening.

              51-year-old Sidney resident flown to Omaha hospital after crash

              51-year-old Sidney resident flown to Omaha hospital after crash

              A 51-year-old resident of Sidney was flown by medical helicopter to Omaha after a crash involving a wrong-way driver Tuesday morning.

              Politics

              Iowa House lawmakers advance right-to-repair bill

              Iowa House lawmakers advance right-to-repair bill

              Iowa farmers would be able to gain access to farm agricultural equipment software to help repair their own equipment under legislation advanced out of a House subcommittee on Wednesday. 

              Iowa House OKs increasing speed limit from 55 mph to 60 mph on 2-lane highways

              Iowa House OKs increasing speed limit from 55 mph to 60 mph on 2-lane highways

              Iowa’s 55 mph speed limit for two-way highways would be increased to 60 mph under legislation passed by Iowa House lawmakers Wednesday. 

              Iowa House passes magistrate system modernization proposal

              Iowa House passes magistrate system modernization proposal

              Iowa’s magistrate system would see significant restructuring under a bill passed by Iowa House lawmakers Wednesday, including higher pay for magistrates and requiring fewer of them to serve. 

              Iowa gubernatorial candidate Feenstra announces youth coalition

              Iowa gubernatorial candidate Feenstra announces youth coalition

              Iowa Republican gubernatorial candidate Randy Feenstra’s “Students for Feenstra” coalition includes 51 students from a dozen Iowa universities, community colleges and high schools.

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