Sheldon, Iowa — A crew contracted with MidAmerican Energy is in northwest Iowa and will soon be in the Sheldon area to trim and remove trees that could interfere with the safe transmission of electricity. Read more
Canadian Pacific And Kansas City Southern Railroad Merger Approved
Washington, DC — The US Surface Transportation Board has approved the merger with another major railroad — of the company that owns the railroad that terminates in Sheldon. But it’s unlikely to affect Sheldon much. Read more
Bill In Iowa Senate Would Phase Out State Individual Income Tax
Des Moines, Iowa — A State Senate Subcommittee has approved a bill, SSB1126, that would gradually eliminate the state income tax if state tax revenues continue to grow. Read more
Upcoming Highway Construction In Northwest Iowa
Northwest Iowa — This spring and summer residents of northwest Iowa may notice quite a bit of road work on highways throughout the area. Read more
Council Accomplishes A Lot During Brief Meeting
Sheldon, Iowa — The Sheldon City Council held their briefest meeting in recent memory Wednesday afternoon, when they got through the agenda for their regular meeting in a little over six minutes. Read more
Governor Hails Passage Of Her State Government Reorganization Plan
Des Moines, Iowa — The Iowa House has sent Governor Kim Reynolds the state government reorganization plan her staff and a consulting firm developed over the past year. Read more