Butler County and Southwest Iowa electric coops given millions in federal loans

Two Iowa rural electric coops are getting $19 million in loans from the U.S. Ag Department’s Rural Development office. The Butler County Rural Electric Cooperative will receive an $8 million loan to pay for upgrades in its distribution system that includes new lines, line improvements, transformers, meters and poles. The coop serves more than 5,000customers […]

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Charlotte Sundberg, 87, Alta

Charlotte Sundberg, age 87, of Alta, Iowa died unexpectedly on March 2, 2026 in Florida. Funeral services will take place Thursday,

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Rain Measurement 3-6-26

As of 6:45 a.m. on Friday, March 6, 0.52 inches of rain was measured at the Storm Lake Radio studios.Â