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QCR Holdings agrees to sell three Iowa branches
Finance
— Nov 2, 2026
QCR Holdings agreed to sell Cedar Rapids Bank & Trust’s three Waterloo-Cedar Falls-area branches to BankIowa, transferring about $140 million in deposits, $29 million in loans and wealth-management relationships with $153 million in assets under management. QCR said the sale will help it focus on higher-growth markets, while BankIowa said it will expand its Cedar Valley presence; the deal is expected to close in the first quarter of 2027, pending regulatory approval.
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Cedar Point Coaster Part Falls Into Guest Area
Entertainment
— Oct 19, 2026
A metal bracket fell from Cedar Point’s Millennium Force roller coaster into a guest area, narrowly missing two visitors; no injuries were reported. The ride was temporarily closed and reopened after maintenance inspections and required safety checks.
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Five House Fires Cause No Reported Injuries
Weather
— Oct 17, 2026
Separate residential fires were reported in Sioux Falls, Cabri, Kansas City, Olympia and Cedar Rapids; no injuries were reported in any of the incidents, and Sioux Falls crews said no residents were home while Olympia residents evacuated safely. The Kansas City, Olympia and Cedar Rapids fires remain under investigation, while the Cabri fire was deemed non-criminal.
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Cross-Country Teams Win Titles, Qualify for State
Sports
— Oct 22, 2026
Marion Center swept both team titles at the Heritage Conference cross-country championships, while Cedar Falls’ boys won their state-qualifying meet and earned a place at state; Buckhannon’s teams are also aiming to repeat a trip to the state meet. Other cross-country action included Cascade Badgers’ strong finishes at the Choteau-Fairfield Invite, while Carroll’s men’s and women’s teams prepared to compete at the Great Lakes Challenge.
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Blue State Residents Balk At NFL Owner’s $16 Billion Data Center Project That Could Cut Their Property Taxes
Simon August · 6 min · 8h