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Area jobs numbers show big improvement for the region. Image from Iowa Workforce Development
05/01/2024 - 7:30am
A minor dip statewide in unemployment numbers was dwarfed by major declines in unemployment for northeast Iowa. As Spring gets underway, employment has picked up for the region with seasonal work helping to bring regional jobs numbers to close to...

Opinion

03/11/2024 - 4:53pm
A small parcel of land that has served as a buffer of flood protection for local residents is slated to be sold to the highest bidder on March 18, against widespread opposition from county voters. The 7+ acre parcel of land, located in the...

Sports


Carson Streeter takes part in the action at Tri-City as he went on to finish in third for the day with a 41 with the Warriors besting the Pirates. Photos by John Jensen
04/30/2024 - 8:30am
POSTVILLE - Opening the week at home, South Winneshiek boys out-golfed North Fayette Valley for a 166-175 win as SW’s Braiden Todd took runner up with a 40, just one stroke behind NFV’s Carsten Lensing for medalist. Carson Streeter had a 41 for...

Obituaries

04/24/2024 - 11:19am
LaVerne Franzen, 94, of St Lucas passed away April 23, 2024, at his home in St. Lucas. Mass of Christian Burial was set for 10:30 a.m., Monday, April 29, at St. Luke Catholic Church, 215 East Main St., St. Lucas, with burial in the parish cemetery...

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