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From the Iowa DOT:
As preparations for end of summer and holiday weekend celebrations take shape, planning ahead for a sober ride should be number one on your to-do list. Last year, in the final four weeks of summer, 36 people died on roadways in Iowa; One third of those fatalities were caused by...
By Amelia Twyman
Iowa Capital Dispatch
www.iowacapitaldispatch.com
The prime time for ticks continues in the United States, and after an especially active start to the season, experts continue to urge the public to stay alert and take preventive measures.
Monthly emergency department visits for...
Iowa State University Extension and Outreach’s Food Innovation and Business Hub, a resource that helps Iowa entrepreneurs develop successful food businesses, will continue its monthly Lunch and Learn webinar series in 2026. The webinars are offered at no cost and open to all.
The series is...
The NIACC John Pappajohn Entrepreneurial Center and North Iowa Area SBDC announced Eric Burt of EB Edits in Mason City, Iowa, as the July 2026 Entrepreneur of the Month.
EB Edits provides photography and videography services for sporting events, teams, businesses, organizations, concerts,...
Last week, Winnebago Industries announced that it would be taking strategic actions to optimize manufacturing and enhance efficiency. That included moving production from its facility in Lake Mills.
Winnebago announced the move as a part of manufacturing adjustments of two RV brands. That includes...
In the morning of August 11, a Lake Mills man was killed when his vehicle left the road on Interstate 35 in Freeborn County in Minnesota.
According to a crash report from the Minnesota State Patrol, Joshua David Scott, 38, of Lake Mills, was driving north on Interstate 35 in Freeborn County, when...
The staff at Lake Mills schools began their school year on Monday with the annual Back-to-School Breakfast.
Staff were treated to food and gift baskets, coordinated by school board members and the Lake Mills Chamber Development Corporation.
Lake Mills grad Kyle Peterson was the guest speaker at...
Family caregiving is a growing responsibility for many Americans. Nearly 39% of U.S. adults provide care for a family member or friend with a chronic health condition. While caregiving can be rewarding, it often brings challenges that may affect caregivers' physical health, emotional well-being and...
The annual celebration of Manly’s agricultural and rail heritage will be held Friday through Sunday, August 21-23, with Railroad Ag Days. A number of events and activities will be held as a part of the celebration.
Events will be held in downtown Manly.
Events begin on Friday, August 21, with a...
Glenville Days will bring a number of events and activities to the city starting tomorrow, Thursday, August 13, through this Sunday, August16.
Activities that are set for tomorrow, Thursday, August 13, include fun at the Glenville Beach, with the start of the volleyball tournament at 6 p.m., along...