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Top Stories — Friday, January 9, 2026

Zehr Electric in Fairfield closes after 65 years

Zehr Electric in Fairfield closes after 65 years

Andy Hallman News Jan. 7, 2026 1:22 pm2d ago

Zehr Electric celebrated its 65th anniversary in 2025, and that was also the company’s final year in business as owner Randy Zehr has chosen to retire.

Washington County supervisors select leadership, ask departments for 5% cuts

Washington County supervisors select leadership, ask departments for 5% cuts

AnnaMarie Kruse

Mt. Pleasant News Jan. 7, 2026 12:57 pm2d ago

Washington Library to Host Photography Exhibit

Washington Library to Host Photography Exhibit

Marilyn Higgins

News Jan. 7, 2026 3:14 pm2d ago

Panthers sweep Tigers

Panthers sweep Tigers

Andy Krutsinger

Sports Jan. 7, 2026 4:23 pm2d ago

Cedar Rapids man arrested after 110-mph chase

Cedar Rapids man arrested after 110-mph chase

AnnaMarie Kruse

News Jan. 7, 2026 1:23 pm2d ago

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Panthers sweep Tigers

Panthers sweep Tigers

Andy Krutsinger Sports Jan. 7, 2026 4:23 pm2d ago

Mt. Pleasant picks up rivalry road wins on the road

Highland remains unbeaten

Highland remains unbeaten

Jack Knowlton Sports Jan. 7, 2026 4:09 pm2d ago

Huskies take down Lone Tree

Keokuk bowling escapes Fairfield

Keokuk bowling escapes Fairfield

Keokuk bowling escapes Fairfield

Andy Krutsinger

Sports Jan. 7, 2026 3:21 pm2d ago

Fairfield boys chew up Big Reds

Fairfield boys chew up Big Reds

Fairfield boys chew up Big Reds

Andy Krutsinger

Sports Jan. 7, 2026 3:11 pm2d ago

Huskies outlast Lions

Huskies outlast Lions

Huskies outlast Lions

Sports Jan. 7, 2026 3:12 pm2d ago

Washington falls to Marion

Washington falls to Marion

Washington falls to Marion

Sports Jan. 7, 2026 3:12 pm2d ago

Panthers punish Chiefs

Panthers punish Chiefs

Panthers punish Chiefs

Andy Krutsinger

Sports Jan. 7, 2026 2:12 pm2d ago

Tschantz signs with Southeastern

Tschantz signs with Southeastern

Tschantz signs with Southeastern

Sports Jan. 7, 2026 3:12 pm2d ago

WACO dominates in road win

WACO dominates in road win

WACO dominates in road win

Sports Jan. 5, 2026 4:08 pm4d ago

Mt. Pleasant, Washington bowl at L&M

Mt. Pleasant, Washington bowl at L&M

Mt. Pleasant, Washington bowl at L&M

Andy Krutsinger

Sports Jan. 5, 2026 3:40 pm4d ago

Hills Bank and Trust Leadership Grant due March 1

Hills Bank and Trust Leadership Grant due March 1

Hills Bank and Trust Leadership Grant due March 1

Community Jan. 8, 2026 9:03 pm1d ago

Henry County Deputy makes stop

Henry County Deputy makes stop

Henry County Deputy makes stop

7Submitted by Henry County Sheriff’s Office Community Jan. 8, 2026 9:01 pm1d ago

Audition notice for upcoming play

Audition notice for upcoming play

Audition notice for upcoming play

Submitted by Doug Marshall

Community Jan. 8, 2026 8:57 pm1d ago

Burkhalter graduates from Farm Bureau Leadership Program

Burkhalter graduates from Farm Bureau Leadership Program

Burkhalter graduates from Farm Bureau Leadership Program

By Hailey Shultz

Community Jan. 8, 2026 8:49 pm1d ago

Me & My VIP Sweetheart Dance registration open

Me & My VIP Sweetheart Dance registration open

Me & My VIP Sweetheart Dance registration open

By Amy Green

Community Jan. 8, 2026 8:31 pm1d ago

‘Unstopped’ explores bold female voices at Fairfield Arts & Convention Center

‘Unstopped’ explores bold female voices at Fairfield Arts & Convention Center

‘Unstopped’ explores bold female voices at Fairfield Arts & Convention Center

By Lindsay Bauer

Community Jan. 8, 2026 8:27 pm1d ago

ServSafe® Certified Food Protection Manager Course to be held

ServSafe® Certified Food Protection Manager Course to be held

ServSafe® Certified Food Protection Manager Course to be held

By Jeri Crile

Community Jan. 8, 2026 8:13 pm1d ago

FISH ON Youth Ice Fishing Clinic registration open

FISH ON Youth Ice Fishing Clinic registration open

FISH ON Youth Ice Fishing Clinic registration open

By Amy Green

Community Jan. 8, 2026 8:10 pm1d ago

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Hills Bank and Trust Leadership Grant due March 1

Hills Bank and Trust Leadership Grant due March 1

Hills Bank and Trust Leadership Grant due March 1

Community Jan. 8, 2026 9:03 pm1d ago

Me & My VIP Sweetheart Dance registration open

Me & My VIP Sweetheart Dance registration open

Me & My VIP Sweetheart Dance registration open

By Amy Green

Community Jan. 8, 2026 8:31 pm1d ago

FISH ON Youth Ice Fishing Clinic registration open

FISH ON Youth Ice Fishing Clinic registration open

FISH ON Youth Ice Fishing Clinic registration open

By Amy Green

Community Jan. 8, 2026 8:10 pm1d ago

Mark Fischer joins Washington Community Theatre

Mark Fischer joins Washington Community Theatre

Mark Fischer joins Washington Community Theatre

By Mike Jewell, Washington Community Theater President - Washington Community Theater

Community Jan. 8, 2026 7:48 pm1d ago

Henry County Deputy makes stop

Henry County Deputy makes stop

Henry County Deputy makes stop

7Submitted by Henry County Sheriff’s Office Community Jan. 8, 2026 9:01 pm1d ago

Wibben named to SNHU Dean's List

Wibben named to SNHU Dean's List

Wibben named to SNHU Dean's List

Community Jan. 8, 2026 8:07 pm1d ago

Joann Mallams turning 90

Joann Mallams turning 90

Joann Mallams turning 90

Community Jan. 8, 2026 7:58 pm1d ago

Panthers sweep Tigers

Panthers sweep Tigers

Panthers sweep Tigers

Andy Krutsinger

Sports Jan. 7, 2026 4:23 pm2d ago

Audition notice for upcoming play

Audition notice for upcoming play

Audition notice for upcoming play

Submitted by Doug Marshall Community Jan. 8, 2026 8:57 pm1d ago

Burkhalter graduates from Farm Bureau Leadership Program

Burkhalter graduates from Farm Bureau Leadership Program

Burkhalter graduates from Farm Bureau Leadership Program

By Hailey Shultz

Community Jan. 8, 2026 8:49 pm1d ago

‘Unstopped’ explores bold female voices at Fairfield Arts & Convention Center

‘Unstopped’ explores bold female voices at Fairfield Arts & Convention Center

‘Unstopped’ explores bold female voices at Fairfield Arts & Convention Center

By Lindsay Bauer

Community Jan. 8, 2026 8:27 pm1d ago

ServSafe® Certified Food Protection Manager Course to be held

ServSafe® Certified Food Protection Manager Course to be held

ServSafe® Certified Food Protection Manager Course to be held

By Jeri Crile

Community Jan. 8, 2026 8:13 pm1d ago

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Time to Deliver for Working Families

Time to Deliver for Working Families

By House Democratic Leader Brian Meyer and Senate Democratic Leader Janice Weiner Opinion Dec. 11, 2025 9:35 am29d ago

PERSPECTIVES FROM PARTY LEADERSHIP

Property tax relief is a 2026 priority

Property tax relief is a 2026 priority

By Kim Reynolds, Governor of Iowa Opinion Dec. 11, 2025 9:32 am29d ago

PERSPECTIVES FROM PARTY LEADERSHIP

Property taxes can’t keep growing faster than Iowans ability to pay

Property taxes can’t keep growing faster than Iowans ability to pay

Property taxes can’t keep growing faster than Iowans ability to pay

Opinion Dec. 9, 2025 10:49 am31d ago

Political Violence is on the Rise. It’s Up to Us to Cool the Rhetoric

Political Violence is on the Rise. It’s Up to Us to Cool the Rhetoric

Political Violence is on the Rise. It’s Up to Us to Cool the Rhetoric

By: Rita Hart - Chair, Iowa Democratic Party

Opinion Nov. 13, 2025 10:49 am57d ago

Political violence isn’t symmetrical. It’s escalating on the left, and political leaders must call it…

Political violence isn’t symmetrical. It’s escalating on the left, and political leaders must call it…

Political violence isn’t symmetrical. It’s escalating on the left, and political leaders must call it…

By: Jeff Kaufmann - Chairman, Republican Party of Iowa

Opinion Nov. 13, 2025 10:47 am57d ago

Meet Marilyn Higgins! A word from the new Mt. Pleasant reporter

Meet Marilyn Higgins! A word from the new Mt. Pleasant reporter

Meet Marilyn Higgins! A word from the new Mt. Pleasant reporter

Marilyn Higgins

Mt. Pleasant News Nov. 10, 2025 1:46 pm60d ago

A Public Comment from Henry County Auditor

A Public Comment from Henry County Auditor

A Public Comment from Henry County Auditor

Submitted by Henry County Auditor Robin Detrick

Mt. Pleasant News Oct. 22, 2025 4:24 pm79d ago

Keep making news, Washington

Keep making news, Washington

Keep making news, Washington

Washington News Oct. 1, 2025 12:49 pm100d ago

Iowa leads on higher education reform

Iowa leads on higher education reform

Iowa leads on higher education reform

Iowa Rep. Taylor Collins

Sep. 4, 2025 5:06 pm127d ago

Open letter to Washington City Council about JJ Bell

Open letter to Washington City Council about JJ Bell

Open letter to Washington City Council about JJ Bell

Aug. 5, 2025 11:55 am157d ago

Rose Marie Streff

Friday, January 9, 2026

Rose Marie Streff

Age: 68

City: Washington

Janis Carolyn Paulson

Friday, January 9, 2026

Janis Carolyn Paulson

City: Marengo

Friday, January 9, 2026

Russell Lintz

Age: 58

City: Richmond

Friday, January 9, 2026

Robert A Mowry

Age: 91

City: Williamsburg

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