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Census Bureau: More women than men in Drakesville in 2020

By South Iowa News | Oct 31, 2021

Of the 220 people living in Drakesville in 2020, 51.4 percent (113) were women and 48.6 percent (107) were men, according to U.S. Census Bureau data obtained by the South Iowa News.

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South Iowa News area weekly mass times

By South Iowa News | Oct 30, 2021

The following parishes in the South Iowa News coverage area hold weekly mass at these designated times.

'I am proving it to you': Taylor Patterson becomes first female infantry soldier in Iowa National Guard

By Ariana Chiarenza | Oct 30, 2021

Taylor Patterson of Ankeny has become the first female enlisted infantry soldier in the Iowa National Guard as of Monday.

Census Bureau: More women than men in Eddyville in 2020

By South Iowa News | Oct 30, 2021

Of the 1,142 people living in Eddyville in 2020, 51.9 percent (593) were women and 48.1 percent (549) were men, according to U.S. Census Bureau data obtained by the South Iowa News.

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Unvaccinated wife of candidate for Ankeny school board passes away from COVID

By Andy Nghiem | Oct 29, 2021

An Iowa school board candidate’s unvaccinated wife has died from COVID-related complications.

Census Bureau: More women than men in Eldon in 2020

By South Iowa News | Oct 29, 2021

Of the 921 people living in Eldon in 2020, 54.2 percent (499) were women and 45.8 percent (422) were men, according to U.S. Census Bureau data obtained by the South Iowa News.

Biden Admin Offers Details of Vaccination Requirements for Foreign Travelers

By Press release submission | Oct 29, 2021

The Biden administration on Monday released the specifics of its plan to allow the return of foreign travelers to the United States.

Students and advisors attend PTK Leadership Conference

By Press release submission | Oct 29, 2021

On October 14-15, 2021, SWCC students Chase Miner, Phi Theta Kappa chapter president, and Thomas Esterhuyse, Phi Theta Kappa vice president of leadership, joined dozens of other Iowa honor students at the Iowa Regional Leadership Conference for Phi Theta Kappa (PTK).

Starting Your Own Business Seminar on Nov. 18

By Press release submission | Oct 29, 2021

Learn how you can get started in owning your own business by attending a seminar on Thursday, November 18, 2021 between noon and 1pm.

Coolers and Canvas on November 6

By Press release submission | Oct 29, 2021

Coolers and Canvas on November 6

Education Foundation hosts 2021 Donor-Scholar Dinner

By Press release submission | Oct 29, 2021

On Tuesday, Oct. 19, 2021, at 6 p.m., the Southwestern Community College Education Foundation brought together foundation donors and student scholarship recipients for a formal dinner and program in the Student Center gymnasium.

Southern Prairie Family Fitness Center (SPFFC) Annual Campaign Fall Dinner an Auction at the Eagles on Nov 6

By Press release submission | Oct 29, 2021

Southern Prairie Family Fitness Center (SPFFC) Annual Campaign Fall Dinner an Auction at the Eagles on Nov 6

FDA Advisors Approve Emergency Use of Pfizer Vaccine in Children 5 to 11

By Press release submission | Oct 29, 2021

A U.S. Food and Drug Administration advisory panel voted Tuesday to recommend emergency use of a smaller dose of the Pfizer COVID-19 vaccine for children aged 5 to 11 years, advancing plans to offer the shots to 28 million young children across the United States.