CEO of Iowa’s largest book bank to retire December 31

The head of the largest food bank in the state says nearly 11% of Iowans do not have consistent, reliable access to nutritious food due to their household finances and the rising cost of food. Food Bank of Iowa CEO Michelle Book says food prices are up 25% in the past four years. “There are […]

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Char Beekmann, 88, Pocathotas

Char Beekmann, age 88, of Pocahontas, passed away on Thursday, November 5, 2026, at the Pocahontas Community Hospital in Pocahontas, Iowa.

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