With the two shotgun seasons now in the books, Iowa’s deer hunting shifts to a more solitary endeavor with the opening of the late muzzleloader season and the reopening of the archery season. Jace Elliott, state deer biologist for the Iowa Department of Natural Resources, said roughly ...
TOLEDO - Last week, while everyone was still snuggled in their Christmas sweaters, the Toledo Council braved the chilly weather to hold a meeting on the 27th. A whole lot of swearing went on, starting with Brian Sokol, who was sworn in as Mayor of Toledo for another term. Council members Joe ...
TOLEDO - This week's Supervisors meeting was short and easy, with only one moment that truly enthralled during County Engineer Ben Daleske's update to the Supervisors. Daleske was talking bridges when he was informed that a bridge over by Traer recently had a dam built underneath it by some ...
The current drought is the longest in Iowa since the 1950s, with abnormally dry and drought conditions extending into the 188th week in a row, according to the latest data available. Following the 16th driest November on record, precipitation for December is currently about 60% of average, ...
DES MOINES – State Treasurer Roby Smith is excited to launch the newly re-designed CollegeSavingsIowa.com. "We gave it a fresh look that focuses on learning, investing and saving with the College Savings Iowa 529 plan," said Smith. "We want future savers to have the tools they need to get ...
IOWA - The demographics of landowners in Iowa have significantly transformed over the years with a continued increase in the land owned by individuals 65 and older. One crucial aspect of this evolving landscape is the need to transfer farmland to young and beginning farmers. Recent findings ...
The nativity scene at the Toledo Fire Department was placed back in the front yard last Thursday, along with a display of Santa Claus and a reindeer. Mayor Brian Sokol said it is clear secular displays would have to accompany the nativity in accordance with United States Supreme Court ...
TOLEDO - The county engineer started Monday's Supervisor's meeting by asking a few questions about the agreement with Mid-American Energy. It is a road damage and right of way agreement. After questions about wording and other concerns were answered, the supervisors went ahead and approved the ...
TAMA - This week's Tama council meeting marked the second reading of the traffic camera ordinance. Once again, no one showed up to voice any opinion on the subject for or against the ordinance. The second reading passed, and the third reading will be held at the Jan. 8 meeting if anyone out ...
TOLEDO -This week's Toledo Council meeting had a record turnout, as everyone wanted to discuss the local nativity scene. Last week, Toledo received a letter from the Freedom From Religion Foundation (FFRF), a national nonprofit organization based in Madison, Wis. The FFRF was notified about ...