G-R Held Town Hall Meeting Wednesday Evening Addressing The Why The District Is Considering A Four-Day Instructional Week
Glidden-Ralston (G-R) Community School District Administrators held a town hall meeting Wednesday evening discussing the district potentially transitioning into a four-day week in the upcoming school year. Superintendent Tom Ridder says administration and the school board started
A Deceased Female Discovered In Apartment Fire In Exira Monday Morning
An investigation into a fire in an apartment in Exira where a deceased individual was discovered in currently under investigation. According to a press release from Exira Fire and Rescue, departments were dispatched at approximately 6:41 a.m.
Local Fuel Retailers Awarded RFIP Grant Funds
Iowa is expanding access to higher blends of ethanol and biodiesel after nearly $5 million in state grants were awarded to retailers through the Renewable Fuels Infrastructure Program (RFIP). The cost-share program approved $4,992,182 for 108 projects
ABI Q4 Business Survey Shows Iowa Employers Expect Growth Heading Into 2026
Iowa employers are entering 2026 with a focus on stability and continued investment, according to the Iowa Association of Business and Industry’s (ABI) latest Quarterly Business Survey. The survey of the state’s business leaders found that 66
USDA Awards City Of Ricketts $1.1 Million In Grants, Loans For Wastewater Improvements
Officials with the U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) Rural Development program announced this (Thursday) morning more than $8 million in loans and grants to support infrastructure projects across rural Iowa. USDA Rural Development Iowa State Director Michael
Iowa Fuel Report: Dec. 17, 2025
Gas prices in Iowa fell below the $2.50 mark in this week’s report from the Iowa Department of Agriculture and Land Stewardship (IDALS) and AAA-Iowa. As of Wednesday, Dec. 17, the average price for a gallon of
Schaller Woman Enters Plea Agreement And Sentenced To Ten Years In Prison For Cutting The Throat Of Victim Earlier This Year.
A Schaller woman has pled guilty and sentenced to ten years in prison for cutting the throat of an individual back in September. According to Sac County District Court records, 35-year-old Jennifer Lynn Rathe entered a plea
Greene County Sheriff’s Office Seeks Public’s Help In Identifying Convenience Store Burglars
The Greene County Sheriff’s Office is seeking the public’s help in identifying at least four suspects who were involved in smash-and-grab operations on Wednesday evening at local convenience stores. According to law enforcement, the first incident occurred
House passes GOP health care plan without ACA extension in 216-211 vote
In a 216-211 vote, the House passed a GOP-backed health care bill that does not include an extension of expiring tax credits that help millions of Americans pay for health insurance under the Affordable Care Act. Republicans
Ohio University head coach Brian Smith fired for cause due to ‘serious professional misconduct’
Ohio University dismissed head football coach Brian Smith for cause on Wednesday, citing a contract violation tied to “engaging in serious professional misconduct and participating in activities that reflect unfavorably on the University.” School officials did not