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'Rural communities are the backbone of our state': Reynolds supports initiative to help Iowans

By John Kelly | Jan 29, 2022

Iowa Gov. Kim Reynolds supports the Empower Rural Iowa initiative, which brings government funds to underserved rural areas of Iowa

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'It holds a lot of memories': Movement starting to save Girl Scout Cabin in Creston

By John Kelly | Jan 27, 2022

Creston's Girl Scout troop hopes to raise enough money to save its nearly 100-year-old Girl Scout cabin from being torn down this spring.

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'Today I appointed Jennifer Benson Bahr': Reynolds appoints new judge for District 4

By John Kelly | Jan 23, 2022

Iowa Governor Kim Reynolds appointed Jennifer Benson Bahr as a district court judge for Judicial District 4.

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'I am proud of the success': Iowa coach Ferentz extended until 2030 amidst controversy from disbanding diversity committee

By John Kelly | Jan 22, 2022

Iowa head football coach Kirk Ferentz signed a contract extension until 2030 and then allegedly discarded the football diversity committee following that extension.

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Iowa courts continue mask regulations ‘regardless of a person’s vaccination status'

By John Kelly | Dec 8, 2021

Iowa courts receive orders regarding COVID-19 protocols. 

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'Free, walk-in COVID-19 vaccine clinics' at Iowa State Fair amid COVID-19 surge

By John Kelly | Aug 23, 2021

The Iowa State Fair saw a large turnout, despite the rise in COVID-19 cases in the state

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Dallas County 'fourth fastest growing county in the nation'

By John Kelly | Aug 23, 2021

Iowa county population dramatically changed, according to the 2020 census