Hometown Current

11/12/2025

https://www.southeastiowaunion.com/se-iowa-union-hometown-current/students-explore-job-options/
Local high school students met with employers during a job fair in Williamsburg last week. Read the story in Friday's Marengo Pioneer Republican, Poweshiek County Chronicle Republican and Williamsburg Journal Tribune.

High School students attend Kirkwood job fair

11/11/2025

https://www.southeastiowaunion.com/se-iowa-union-hometown-current/are-we-losing-our-democracy/
Read local letters to the editor in the Marengo Pioneer Republican, the Poweshiek County Chronicle Republican and the Williamsburg Journal Tribune, published each Friday.

Letter to the editor graphic Buy Photo The United States was founded as a constitutional republic and representative democracy, …

11/11/2025

https://www.southeastiowaunion.com/se-iowa-union-hometown-current/healthy-wellness-spa-opens-doors-in-montezuma/
Montezuma has a new spa. Get the details in Friday's Poweshiek County Chronicle Republican.

Bambi Sutfin, left, owner of Luxe Wellness Spa at 109C S. Fourth St. in Montezuma, is shown with Alana Fahlenkamp, …

11/10/2025

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Pick up a copy of The Hometown Current Wednesday and see what's happening in Iowa, Benton and Poweshiek Counties.

The Compass Memorial Healthcare Foundation Holiday Tree of Lights in Marengo's Central Park displays white and blue lights in memory …

11/10/2025

https://www.southeastiowaunion.com/se-iowa-union-hometown-current/voters-approve-funding-for-belle-plaine-school-additions/
Get unofficial election results in Wednesday's Hometown Current.

A concept drawing of the new gym proposed for Belle Plaine High School. Voters approved the sale bonds Nov. 4 …

11/09/2025

https://www.southeastiowaunion.com/se-iowa-union-hometown-current/festival-of-trees-raises-money-for-scholarships/
It's about time for the Festival of Trees in Belle Plaine. Read the story in Wednesday's Hometown Current.

Lani Hawk poses with four of the Christmas trees she decorated for the Festival of Trees in Belle Plaine in …

11/09/2025

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Local dancers head to New York for Thanksgiving Day Parade. Read the story in Wednesday's Hometown Current.

Fifteen dancers from Leanne's School of Dance in Marengo will perform during the Macy's Thanksgiving Day Parade in New York …

11/07/2025

https://www.southeastiowaunion.com/se-iowa-union-hometown-current/belle-plaine-business-owner-announces-run-for-governor/
The owner of King Theater in Belle Plaine announced his candidacy for Iowa governor. Read the story in Wednesday's Hometown Current.

Zach Lahn shows off King Theater in Belle Plaine in November 2024 after purchasing and renovating the iconic business. Lahn …

11/07/2025

https://www.southeastiowaunion.com/se-iowa-union-hometown-current/audubon-holds-off-iowa-valleys-2nd-half-charge-in-8-player-quarterfinal/
Iowa Valley comes up short in post-season football last night. Read the story in Wednesday's Hometown Current.

Tigers close season 10-1, one win short of UNI Dome

11/06/2025

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Montezuma friends run a marathon together. Read the story in Friday's Marengo Pioneer Republican, Poweshiek County Chronicle Republican or Williamsburg Journal Tribune.

Montezuma runners Ashley Reif, Holli Cushman, Janel Burgess and Megan Van Zante pose for a photo after finishing the IMT …

11/06/2025

https://www.southeastiowaunion.com/se-iowa-union-hometown-current/iowa-county-looks-for-money-for-communications-upgrade/
Iowa County looks for money for emergency communications upgrade. Read the story in Friday's Marengo Pioneer Republican, Poweshiek County Chronicle Republican and Williamsburg Journal Tribune.

Iowa County Supervisors Chris Montross, Abigail Maas and Seth Meyer, Auditor Brandy Enochson, and Supervisors Kevin Heithshusen and Jonathan Degen …

11/05/2025

High school students talk to local businesses during a job fair hosted by Kirkwood Iowa County.