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Residents of Davenport City are challenging the expectation to stand for the pledge of allegiance, linking their choice to ongoing racial injustices and calling for a deeper discussion on equity.

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Residents use public comment to challenge pledge expectations, raise racial concerns
During public comment, multiple speakers said they would not stand for the pledge and linked that choice to historical and ongoing racial injustices; several speakers also thanked departing council members and urged continued engagement.
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December 12, 2025 at 11:42 AM
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Kossuth County's Emergency Management faces crucial lease negotiations that could impact state assets and operational readiness—will they reach a resolution?

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Board and emergency management disagree on lease terms for county EMA/training complex; review sent to county attorney
Emergency Management requested lease changes (separate leases, $12,000 annual rent, insurance and access/utility clarifications). Supervisors debated term length, 90‑day notice, insurance limits and allocation of utilities; no final lease was approved and staff will provide proposed redlines to the county attorney for legal review.
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December 12, 2025 at 9:25 AM
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Davenport property owners are demanding answers and transparency after receiving alarming notices about potential condemnation for flood-mitigation projects.

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Property owners press Davenport over condemnation notices tied to flood‑mitigation projects
At least three business owners and residents testified that they received form letters about possible temporary easements or condemnation with little follow‑up; public‑works staff said condemnation authorization is a routine, early step for federally funded projects and pledged to do more direct outreach and share project plans.
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December 12, 2025 at 9:18 AM
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Kossuth County's Supervisors are considering crucial funding requests from local nonprofits and development groups that could shape the community's future!

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Kossuth County hears funding requests from nonprofits, housing trust and economic development groups
Supervisors heard presentations from Healthy Harvest, NIACOG housing trust, libraries, KCEDC, chamber tourism, crisis intervention services and multiple local nonprofits seeking operating and capital support during the budget request period.
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December 12, 2025 at 9:10 AM
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Davenport's city council is divided over a proposed $738,680 health clinic for city employees, with supporters advocating for long-term savings while critics raise concerns about costs and potential conflicts of interest.

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Davenport residents and council debate $738,680 occupational‑health clinic for city employees
Council discussed a $738,680 contract to convert a city building into an employee health clinic and heard both supporters who said a clinic could lower long‑term health costs and critics who questioned capital and operational estimates and potential conflicts of interest; city attorney advised the arrangement likely does not create a disqualifying conflict under Iowa law.
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December 12, 2025 at 8:48 AM
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Davenport City Council steps up to tackle local homelessness and youth needs by doubling grants to both the Salvation Army and Project Renewal!

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Council boosts heritage‑fund grants: $100,000 each for Salvation Army, Project Renewal
After public testimony on homelessness and youth programs, the council amended two heritage‑fund awards — increasing a proposed $50,000 to $100,000 for Salvation Army sheltering efforts and approving $100,000 for Project Renewal’s expansion — with roll calls recorded.
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December 12, 2025 at 8:08 AM
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Waukee City Council just approved a major overhaul of the wastewater management agreement, paving the way for increased debt limits and revamped governance that could reshape local decision-making!

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Waukee council approves third amended WRA agreement, endorses governance and debt-limit updates
Council approved a resolution authorizing Waukee to execute a third amended and restated agreement for the Des Moines Metropolitan Wastewater Reclamation Authority (WRA), backing changes including an increased debt limit, revised board membership thresholds and weighted voting by flow.
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December 12, 2025 at 7:58 AM
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A $1 million bequest intended for a new fountain in Davenport has sparked a heated debate over transparency and the potential misuse of funds—what's really going on behind the scenes?

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Council delays action on $900k–$1M Victor bequest after public questions about process and museum transfer
Council kept on discussion a proposed release that would allow a bequest intended 'to fund, build and/or support a new fountain within the city of Davenport' to be used by the Figge Art Museum; public speakers and some councilmembers raised legal and open‑meetings concerns and asked for more information before any release is approved.
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December 12, 2025 at 7:39 AM
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The Lamar City Council just approved a massive $45.7 million sewer revenue bond to upgrade its wastewater treatment facilities, marking a significant step towards better industrial waste management.

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Lamar council approves sewer revenue bond framework and $2.08 million construction-services amendment for industrial pretreatment project
The Lamar City Council approved a resolution authorizing a sewer revenue bond not to exceed $45.7 million to finance Phase 2 of an industrial wastewater pretreatment project and separately approved Amendment No. 2 to a professional services agreement with Bolton & Menk for construction-phase work with a not-to-exceed fee of $2,080,000.
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December 12, 2025 at 6:25 AM
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Norwalk City Council just approved a groundbreaking ordinance that raises the bar for new street construction, paving the way for safer, more durable infrastructure while easing the financial burden on developers.

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Norwalk council approves amended subdivision standards with three-year cost-sharing phase-in
The Norwalk City Council adopted revised subdivision rules requiring subdrains and a granular subbase for new streets and approved a three-year phase-in that would offset developers’ added costs with a city contribution starting at about $432,750 in year one, tapering over three years.
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December 12, 2025 at 6:08 AM
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Kossuth County is taking bold steps to combat the opioid crisis by approving grants to enhance treatment options and prevention efforts in the community.

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Kossuth County approves three opioid‑settlement grants for treatment, prevention and outreach
The Board approved three grants recommended by its opioid settlement review committee: funding to start a methadone treatment program at Prairie Ridge, a SafeRx locking prescription vial pilot by county public health, and funding to bring a national presenter for public outreach and Narcan distribution.
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December 12, 2025 at 6:03 AM
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Waukee City Council is considering a new 2% franchise fee on utility bills that could change the way residents pay for energy—will this impact your wallet?

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Waukee council approves first reading of 2% franchise fee on MidAmerican Energy bills
After a public hearing, the Waukee City Council voted to give first reading to an ordinance imposing a 2% franchise fee on MidAmerican Energy electric and natural gas revenues within city limits; staff said the fee replaces an existing 1% sales tax and is intended to recoup nearly $1 million in municipal revenue lost after the gas utility sale.
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December 12, 2025 at 5:42 AM
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Davenport's City Council has paused crucial solar farm zoning changes to protect the West End's economic future, sparking a heated debate on land use and infrastructure.

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Davenport council pauses solar‑farm zoning amid West End protection concerns
Council postponed third consideration of ORD 25‑02—an ordinance to regulate solar farms as a principal use—by a 9–1 vote, after members and staff agreed a forthcoming West Davenport land‑use study should guide any final rules to avoid harming planned infrastructure investments.
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December 12, 2025 at 5:18 AM
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Residents and business owners in Davenport are demanding better communication from the city as flood mitigation projects loom, fearing the impact of unclear condemnation notices on their livelihoods.

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Property owners push back as Davenport authorizes condemnation options for flood projects
Residents and small-business owners near Marquette and 2nd asked council for clearer communication after receiving brief condemnation notices; staff said early condemnation authorization preserves federally funded project timelines when negotiations fail.
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December 11, 2025 at 2:39 AM
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Waukee City Council is set to transform wastewater governance with a groundbreaking amendment that could reshape how communities are represented and funded!

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Waukee approves resolution consenting to third amendment of Des Moines WRA operating agreement
Council approved a resolution consenting to a third amended and restated operating agreement for the Des Moines Metropolitan Wastewater Reclamation Authority (WRA), including an increased debt limit, governance changes to representation and weighted voting based on flow, and reorganization of the WRA director reporting structure.
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December 11, 2025 at 2:16 AM
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Waukee City is proposing a new 2% franchise fee on utility bills that could still leave households saving around $209 a year—curious how this all adds up?

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Waukee officials propose 2% franchise fee on gas, electric bills after utility sale
City officials said a proposed 2% franchise fee would replace a 1% sales tax on natural gas and electric bills; after the sale of the city's gas utility to MidAmerican Energy, the average household is still expected to save money despite the new fee.
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December 11, 2025 at 1:23 AM
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Iowa State University's CyTown project just received unanimous approval, promising a staggering $184 million in revenue over the next 30 years!

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Board of Regents approves Iowa State's CyTown site-development leases, cites $184 million projected revenue
The Iowa Board of Regents unanimously approved Iowa State University's CyTown site-development lease proposals Dec. 3, 2025, after trustees and university officials described financing led by developer Goldenrod and conservative pro formas that project $184,000,000 in net revenue over 30 years.
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December 11, 2025 at 1:17 AM
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Humboldt County supervisors are taking a stand against a proposed detour that could jeopardize student safety by routing heavy traffic past the local high school.

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Supervisors object to proposed DOT detour through town and table agreement pending alternate routes
Humboldt County supervisors raised safety concerns about the Iowa DOT’s proposed detour for a Highway 169 bridge replacement — chiefly routing heavy traffic past the high school — and voted to table the detour agreement so staff can negotiate alternate routes with DOT.
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December 10, 2025 at 3:13 PM
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The Lamar City Council has greenlit a major $45.7 million sewer revenue bond to enhance its wastewater treatment facilities, paving the way for a cleaner future!

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Lamar council approves sewer revenue bond framework and $2.08 million construction amendment for pretreatment project
The council approved a resolution authorizing a sewer revenue loan agreement (not to exceed $45.7 million) and separately approved Amendment No. 2 with Bolton & Mink Inc. for construction-phase services with a not-to-exceed fee of $2,080,000 for the industrial pretreatment facility project.
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December 10, 2025 at 1:26 PM
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The Lamar City Council has greenlit a major airport improvement plan, set to transform local aviation with 90% federal funding for key projects!

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Council approves FAA airport improvement list, routine consent items and liquor-license renewals
Council approved the Federal Airport Capital Improvement Program submittal for FY2027–FY2031 listing apron, lighting, taxiway, fencing and parking projects (about 90% federal funding), and approved routine consent items including minutes, bills, event street closures and several liquor-license renewals.
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December 10, 2025 at 1:13 PM
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The Kossuth County Board of Supervisors just gave the green light for the controversial Marron 5 hog confinement permit, with no public objections heard in the process!

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Kossuth County board recommends DNR approve Marron 5 hog confinement permit
After a brief public hearing with no public objections, the Kossuth County Board of Supervisors unanimously approved a resolution recommending that the Iowa Department of Natural Resources approve the Marron 5 hog‑confinement construction permit for Section 19 of Red Deer Township.
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December 10, 2025 at 1:21 AM
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The Iowa Board of Regents is taking bold steps to secure the financial future of its universities by conducting a comprehensive review of new revenue streams and cost efficiencies.

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Regents charge investment and finance committee with statewide revenue, efficiency review
The Iowa Board of Regents directed its Investment and Finance Committee Dec. 3 to conduct a comprehensive review of potential new revenue streams and administrative efficiencies across the three regent universities, a step trustees compared to the 2014 TIER review.
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December 10, 2025 at 12:56 AM
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Iowa State University's new SciTown project is set to generate an astounding $184 million in net revenue over the next 30 years, thanks to a unanimous vote by the Iowa Board of Regents!

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Board of Regents approves Iowa State's SciTown site-development leases, cites $184 million projected revenue
The Iowa Board of Regents unanimously approved Iowa State University's SciTown site-development lease proposals Dec. 3, 2025, after trustees and university officials described financing led by developer Goldenrod and conservative pro formas that project $184,000,000 in net revenue over 30 years.
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December 10, 2025 at 12:55 AM
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The Iowa Board of Regents has made significant moves, approving bylaws for a new Center for Intellectual Freedom and designating Wendy Wintersteen as president emerita as they usher in new leadership.

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Regents approve Center bylaws, grant emerita status to Wintersteen and elect new leadership
At its Dec. 3 meeting, the Iowa Board of Regents approved bylaws for a Center for Intellectual Freedom, designated Iowa State's Wendy Wintersteen president emerita effective Jan. 2, 2026, and elected Robert Kramer president and Kurt Jaden president pro tem; the board also recognized outgoing president Sherry Bates.
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December 10, 2025 at 12:54 AM
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Kossuth County is taking a bold step in the fight against opioid misuse by approving funding for a new methadone clinic and vital prevention programs!

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Kossuth County approves three opioid settlement grants including methadone clinic start‑up
The board unanimously approved three opioid settlement fund awards recommended by a review committee: funding to Prairie Ridge for a methadone‑based treatment start‑up, a SafeRx locking prescription vial prevention program, and funding to bring a national speaker for community education and Narcan distribution.
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December 10, 2025 at 12:39 AM