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2026 Paint Iowa Beautiful Grant Recipients Announced

Statewide Iowa (KUOO) — Diamond Vogel and Keep Iowa Beautiful have announced this year’s recipients through their Paint Iowa Beautiful program. The initiative provides free paint for volunteer-led projects that

Fires Could Have Damaged Fertilizer In Farm Fields

Northwest Iowa (RI) — Some farmers in northwest Iowa saw wind-driven fires rush across their fields this past weekend. Iowa State University Extension field agronomist Leah Ten Napel says the

New Apartment Complex Has Broken Ground In Hospers

Hospers, Iowa (Sioux County Radio) — Construction is underway on a new apartment complex in Hospers, as community leaders look to expand housing options and attract new residents to the

VNU Marks Autism Awareness Month

Sheldon, Iowa — This is World Autism Awareness Month, and this Thursday is World Autism Day. If you’re traveling in Sheldon and wonder why Village Northwest is lit up in

Sheriffs’ Offices Warn Of Text Scams

Northwest Iowa — It used to be that scammers would call you over the phone or send you a scam in the mail. While those things haven’t gone away completely,

Hospers Firefighter Welcomed Home After Burn Injury

Hospers, Iowa (KTIV) — Four months after suffering severe burns in a training exercise, firefighter Phil Zeutenhorst has been welcomed home by first responders lining the streets of Hospers. Fire