Sand, Lahn debate plans to tackle state budget shortfall while funding schools
Iowa gubernatorial candidates Rob Sand and Zach Lahn contrasted their proposals Wednesday during a televised debate on how to fund Iowa priorities amid both a state budget deficit and high inflation rate. The debate, hosted by KTIV-TV4 in Sioux City, was the second time the candidates met on ...
Halloween and Day of the Dead happenings
Have a hauntingly good time this spooky season when you partake in Halloween and Day of the Dead (Día de los Muertos) events. Some are new this year, others are fan favorites, and many are free of charge. Note, the Tama hayrack ride and zombie run that had been scheduled for October 23 and 24 will be canceled and postponed until next year. Friday, Oct. 16 The second annual Trunk or Treat at Prairie Ridge Integrated Behavioral Healthcare, 9 N. Fourth Ave., will go from 5 p.m. to 7 p.m. Bring the kids, dress up in your favorite costumes, and enjoy a safe and festive trunk or treat ...
Hinson, Turek share views on U.S.-Iran, Russia-Ukraine wars amid high fuel prices
As U.S. Rep. Ashley Hinson and state Rep. Josh Turek met for the second — and final — U.S. Senate debate Tuesday, both candidates said they did not support President Donald Trump’s move to lift sanctions against the “import sale, delivery, offloading, or importation” of Russian ...
Gladbrook’s Family Dollar store shutters in wake of private equity takeover
GLADBROOK – After opening three and a half years ago on the southern edge of the community, Gladbrook’s Family Dollar has closed its doors. “Gladbrook Family Dollar is closing! Everything must go! After serving the Gladbrook community, our store is officially closing – which means big ...
Students break ground on East Marshall elementary addition
LAUREL — Just four days after a similar ceremony was held at the high school in Le Grand during the Pioneer Days celebration, East Marshall students, staff, board members and administrators came together on the elementary campus in Laurel to break ground on the addition that will serve ...