Duane Kuhn, Forest City Electric Department Manager, reported to the Forest City Council about a recent power outage that occurred back on October 13th and encompassed several Winnebago County ...

As Iowa trick-or-treaters hit the streets this weekend, parents are being reminded about a few of the real-life scares to beware of during the Halloween season. Janna Day, a nurse and education ...

Local News Lake Mills Area News Podcast 10-30-25 Here are today's news headlines from Lake Mills ...

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The Belmond City Council held a public hearing on Ordinance 477 which amends the sewer service charges. Belmond City Clerk Cody Nicholas said the charges were going to change for city residents.

As more people seek assistance in accessing food right now, Hy-Vee is donating a total of $125,000 to help feed local families. Hy-Vee is donating $100,000 to its Feeding America partner food banks ...

The Garner City Council was briefed on a paving project which may involve a change in parking for an area manufacturer. Drew Swears of V & K Engineering detailed the project for the council. Swears ...

The Iowa Soybean Association (ISA) welcomes the Trump administration’s latest action to prioritize Iowa farmers in today’s announcement regarding U.S.-China trade. Following months of uncertainty ...

David Spangler, 65, of Kanawha, passed away on Tuesday, October 28, 2025, at his home in Kanawha. Funeral services for David Spangler will be held at 10:30 AM on Saturday, November 1, 2025, at Kanawha ...

This week’s MBT KIOW Prep of the Week is a junior at Lake Mills High School. Regan Eastvold had a stellar couple of playoff games for the Bulldogs last week, helping them earn two 3-0 wins. In those ...