The Missouri Valley Chamber of Commerce announced the winners of the 2022 Chili Cook-off. Nearly a dozen contestants vied for the awards for hottest, mildest, and most original chili, or prizes for bribing the judges and over-the-top decorating. more

When children are moved from foster home to foster home, they often have to pack their only belongings in trash bags. But an organization in Missouri Valley — Cooper’s Suitcase — wants to change that for kids. more

Following the Condition of the State Address by Gov. Kim Reynolds, lowa House Majority Leader Matt Windschitl (R-Missouri Valley) and lowa State Sen. Jason Shultz (R-Schleswig) met with students and staff from the IGNITE Pathways program in Woodbine to discuss the importance of technical skill training. more

Chili Cook-off: No event was held because of the Covid-19 pandemic. $500 Scholarship Award: The Chamber presented a $500 scholarship check to Evan Gutzmer, who was the selected winner from the … more

For the third time in six months the wall of Foodland has been damaged by a vehicle, according to manager Dina Corbett, who added that no one has been injured in any of these instances. more

Warm up this month with all the chili and soup you can eat at the annual Missouri Valley Chamber of Commerce Chili Cook-Off. more

The Logan Volunteer Fire and Rescue Election night was held on Jan. 5 at the Logan Fire Hall. more

There’s a new mayor in Mondamin. Jamie Howrey took over Jan. 3 for Maggie Rains. more

2021 was quite a year; many of us are looking forward to a fresh start. This is the final review of highlights, including new leaders, projects, challenges, new businesses, and community celebrations. This week we take a look back at some of the top news items and photos from July through December. more