Today’s news
Keokuk Lifts Hiring Freeze After Budget Review
City officials say the freeze is no longer necessary as budget outlook improves.

Ackley City Council Sets Agenda for March 11 Meeting
Council to consider ordinance changes, street projects, and staffing needs.
Marion County Supervisors to Weigh Junction 92 Items
Board to consider change orders, completion certificate, and exterior concrete bids for major infrastructure project.
Recent news
Mar. 8, 2026
Dubuque Considers 3% Property Tax Hike for FY 2027
City Council to hold public hearing on proposed increase to $10.16 per $1,000 of taxable value
Mar. 7, 2026
Meservey City Council to Discuss Water Rate Hike, Library and Fire Dept Funding
Council to hold public hearing, consider ordinance and resolutions at Monday meeting
Mar. 5, 2026
Hardin Supervisors Approve Road Contracts, Set Levy Hearing
The county board also accepted a resignation from the Conservation Board and discussed a tax sale request.
Mar. 5, 2026
Belmond Council Discusses Budget, Dumond Estates Lots
City officials review funding sources and consider changes to low-income housing development
Mar. 4, 2026
Storm Lake Receives State's 'PIE' Award for Efficiency
Iowa Auditor Rob Sand honors city's energy-saving initiatives and citizen engagement efforts.
Mar. 4, 2026
Franklin County Approves Urban Renewal Plan for Courthouse Upgrades
Supervisors unanimously vote to create renewal area and consider $1.3 million bond for electrical and masonry work.
Mar. 4, 2026
Washington City Clerk Kathy Kron resigns
City Council accepts resignation, interim coverage planned
Mar. 4, 2026
West Union Council Explores StreetScape Paver Alternatives
City considers using granite chips for downtown revitalization project
Mar. 4, 2026
Pella City Council Approves Bid for Airport Apron Expansion
The $445,930 contract with TK Concrete is about $170,000 below the engineer's estimate.
Mar. 4, 2026
Iowa Falls City Council Sets Special Meeting Agenda
Council to discuss fire truck purchase, property rehab program, and sale of 408 Park Ave.
Mar. 4, 2026
Rowan City Council Advances Water Grant Effort, Sets March Hearings
Council approves water system grant application and schedules public meetings on budget, utility fees, and animal control.
Mar. 4, 2026
Clarksville City Council Approves Rental Property Hearing, Clerk Conference Attendance
Mayor discusses rental properties, council sets public hearing on tax levy
Mar. 3, 2026
Pella City Council to Consider Bids for Municipal Airport Apron Expansion
The council has received six bids for the paving project estimated to cost $615,452.
Mar. 1, 2026
Indianola Ends Joint Fuel Facility Agreement
City Council approves withdrawal from 28E agreement, plans to remove underground tanks
Feb. 28, 2026
Grundy Center City Council Sets March 2 Meeting Agenda
Discussions include Grundy Center Health Week, building permits, and budget preparations.
Feb. 27, 2026
Carroll City Council Approves First Reading Of East Street Vacation For Kuemper Campus Expansion
The city is moving to vacate a portion of East Street to facilitate Kuemper Catholic's planned campus expansion.
Feb. 26, 2026
Iowa Governor Defends Use of State Plane for Travel
Reynolds says plane is primarily used by state patrol, not for personal use
Feb. 26, 2026
Meservey City Council Approves Budget Levy, Sets Hearings
Council also addresses water rates, mobile banking, and tree removal
Feb. 26, 2026
Rockwell City Council Approves Vacant Property Ordinance
New law requires registration and fees for neglected vacant buildings
Feb. 25, 2026
Des Moines County Supervisors Approve Raises, Except for Themselves
Eight percent raise for county attorney's office denied