School finance staff told the board the district will appear before the School Budget Review Committee in December to explain categorical carryover that exceeded the unspent authorized balance; staff outlined strategies including transfer to the flexibility account and spending plans.

The Iowa Revenue Estimating Conference on Oct. 16, 2025 adopted Legislative Services Agency projections for the state general fund for fiscal years 2026 and 2027 after hearing a presentation that FY2025 net general fund revenue fell about $816.6 million, or 8.4%.

Superintendent Dr. Joella Latham told the board the district will move from learning about best practices to implementing them, highlighting a drop in chronic absenteeism and upcoming building-level presentations.

An association representing drainage administrators told the county board it has joined an appeal to the Iowa Supreme Court after a district court ruling in a Floyd County drainage dispute raised questions about whether railroads must pay drainage improvement assessments.

District staff briefed the North Scott Comm School District board on the Regional Innovation Center (RIC), covering donated equipment, course offerings, enrollment, staffing allocations and questions about how neighboring districts will secure seats and pay for use.

Cascade City Council discussed options to buy or rebuild an ambulance (estimates $290,000–$330,000) but voted to table resolution 102-25 to the next meeting for further review of specs, fuel type and financing timing.

Cascade City Council approved bonding and authorized a professional services agreement with MSA to design and bid the Third Avenue Southwest and Hayes Street Southwest reconstruction project; design work will proceed for winter with a planned bid opening in March and construction next season.

The Indianola Community School District Board of Education on Oct. 13 approved revised Phase 2 high school construction plans that expand the competition gym footprint and reallocate project contingency, furniture and technology budgets to cover the change.

The Indianola Comm School District board on Oct. 13 approved revised Phase 2 high school construction plans and budget adjustments that expand the competition gym footprint to accommodate wrestling mats in a straight layout; trustees voted 7-0 to reallocate contingency, furniture and technology budget items to cover most costs while estimating a $3

Candidates discussed weapons in schools, saying there is no single fix; they proposed training, mental-health supports, clearer consequences and cooperation with police and SROs.

Grimes and high school achieve notable growth in Iowa School Performance Profiles this year.

County board discusses design standards and wildlife impact concerns for wind energy facilities.

Supervisors proclaim October as Domestic Violence Awareness Month and finalize wind turbine setback regulations.

Kossuth County officials postpone resolutions until legal clarifications are received from Anne.

Council approves plans for road projects and updates on Eastern Iowa workforce merger.

Fire Chief discusses successful outreach and upcoming open houses for new fire station funding.

Council discusses changes to deer feeding ordinance and potential urban deer hunting regulations.

Officials discuss guidelines for using county vehicles during conference travel.

Main Street Rapids shares annual report showcasing new businesses and community enhancements.

Multiple students and a staff member were nominated for demonstrating outstanding leadership and kindness.

Neighbors express strong opposition to proposed duplexes and apartments due to density concerns.

Commission discusses rezoning request for five-unit affordable housing near Hoover High School.

Police Chief shares 2024 service levels, crime statistics, and departmental improvements in Des Moines.

Council discusses five-year strategic plan and skywalk improvements in downtown Des Moines.

Residents can submit feedback on the Climate Action Plan via an online survey.