New book guides locals and visitors alike to ‘secret’ Iowa attractions

What is there to see in Iowa? Plenty! A new book by a central Iowa woman offers dozens of entertaining options, including the world’s largest popcorn ball, the biggest bull, the most crooked street and the smallest church. Megan Bannister‘s book is called, “Secret Iowa: A Guide to the Weird, Wonderful, and Obscure.” “So there […]

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Kenneth D. Gisch, 80, Laurens

Kenneth D. Gisch, age 80, of Laurens, passed away peacefully on Thursday, July 23, 2026, at his home in Laurens, Iowa.

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