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kimt.com > video > city-eyes-new-management-for-chateau-theatre > video_c068b92e-0cda-5d28-a8a3-d8e6a2816b45.html

City eyes new management for Chateau Theatre

2+ day, 11+ hour ago   (44+ words) KIMT Experience Rochester could have a new role in the future of the Chateau Theatre. The organization is in preliminary talks with the city about helping operate the historic venue beginning in 2027. Watch KIMT News 3...

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kimt.com > news > dollar-general-literacy-grants-going-to-charles-city-forest-city-and-mason-city > article_ec3c7467-8332-402b-8587-a2b9e5fcb927.html

Dollar General literacy grants going to Charles City, Forest City, and Mason City

2+ day, 19+ hour ago   (292+ words) GOODLETTSVILLE, Tennessee — The Dollar General Literacy Foundation awarded more than $50,000 in youth literacy grants to Iowa non-profit organizations, libraries and schools. The funds are part of more than $4.1 million recently awarded across the country for recipients to use for professional…...

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kimt.com > news > minnesota-community-rallies-for-10-year-old-in-need-of-second-heart-transplant > article_dc9cb2b5-99e3-53ca-a364-ff01e260af01.html

Minnesota community rallies for 10-year-old in need of second heart transplant | News

3+ day, 7+ hour ago   (334+ words) An Annandale, Minnesota, boy who survived overwhelming odds as a baby is once again facing a serious heart battle. Now 10 years old, Henry Dolan is living with heart failure and preparing for the possibility of another heart transplant. ANNANDALE, Minnesota…...

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kimt.com > news > rochester-honors-school-board-members-during-september-recognition-month > article_9fd4baad-2694-4fe7-87c6-441f147f2053.html

Rochester honors school board members during September recognition month

3+ day, 12+ hour ago   (213+ words) ROCHESTER, Minn. — Rochester Public Schools is recognizing its school board members in September as part of Minnesota School Board Recognition Month. "While the public sees our board in action during meetings, the critical nature of their work is evident in…...

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kimt.com > news > 43-north-iowa-launches-coalition-focused-on-vulnerable-community-members > article_8c3527d8-fa70-4437-ae3b-35bee7fe7bcf.html

43 North Iowa launches coalition focused on vulnerable community members

3+ day, 18+ hour ago   (512+ words) MASON CITY, Iowa. (KIMT) — A new community effort is taking shape in Mason City with the goal of creating a stronger response to homelessness, mental health needs, substance use and other challenges facing vulnerable residents. The Vulnerable Community Coalition was…...

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kimt.com > news > first-baptist-church-of-greater-des-moines-marks-175-years-of-history-and-faith > article_9e15e884-fb45-5cf2-9c8f-1a4922a3640e.html

First Baptist Church of Greater Des Moines marks 175 years of history and faith

3+ day, 20+ hour ago   (438+ words) JOHNSTON, Iowa (KCCI) -- The First Baptist Church of Greater Des Moines is celebrating 175 years, marking its historic journey since its founding in 1851 by early settlers at Fort Des Moines. “To celebrate 175 years is to celebrate God's faithfulness to us,” Pastor…...

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kimt.com > news > not-guilty-plea-entered-over-woman-killed-in-mason-city-parking-lot > article_03452165-f41c-475e-b6a3-1fb4eef20020.html

Not guilty plea entered over woman killed in Mason City parking lot

3+ day, 22+ hour ago   (94+ words) kimt.com MASON CITY, Iowa - A trial is set over a pedestrian death in a grocery store parking lot. Timothy Lawrence Best, 46 of Mason City, has pleaded not guilty to homicide by vehicle - reckless driving. Court documents state Best was…...

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kimt.com > news > voters-approve-both-osage-and-charles-city-special-elections > article_b193d15e-eed4-4cb3-b42f-c11a03ea7658.html

Voters approve both Osage and Charles City special elections

4+ day, 6+ hour ago   (249+ words) CHARLES CITY & OSAGE, Iowa (KIMT) - Voters in Osage have approved a revenue purpose statement that allows the school district to use state SAVE Fund money for safety and facility improvements. The measure passed with 302 yes votes and 17 no votes. The…...

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kimt.com > news > winnebago-county-sheriff-retiring-after-34-years-of-service > article_77e24b81-1408-48c8-b33b-0f6286929a04.html

Winnebago County sheriff retiring after 34 years of service

4+ day, 14+ hour ago   (261+ words) kimt.com FOREST CITY, Iowa — Winnebago County Sheriff Steve Hepperly announced he will retire at the end of the year after 34 years with the office.Hepperly submitted his resignation letter to the Winnebago County Board of Supervisors, stating…...

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kimt.com > news > 150m-more-meals-minnesotas-school-food-program-hits-milestone > article_1c9be857-3fb0-46b4-b239-053160fb9a4b.html

150M more meals: Minnesota's school food program hits milestone

4+ day, 23+ hour ago   (306+ words) ST. PAUL, Minn. — Governor Tim Walz says Minnesota's School Meals Program has served more than 150 million free meals to students in its third year. Walz says the milestone brings the total to nearly 450 million meals served since the program launched....