AmericanTowns is a virtual "town square", connecting you to all the events and news happening in Otley Iowa. Whether it's town issues and community activism, or school calendars and sports schedules, AmericanTowns delivers the information faster and helps you use it better. en-us 30 https://www.americantowns.com/otley-ia 144 69 https://www.americantowns.com/otley-ia https://www.americantowns.com/images/atn_rss_logo.gif Sat, 25 May 2024 08:34:49 -0500 AMES, Iowa -- The Iowa Transportation Commission will hold a public input meeting in Coralville at the Hyatt Regency Coralville Hotel and Conference https://www.americantowns.com/news/iowa-transportation-commission-to-meet-in-coralville-on-june-14-2022-31365095-ames-ia.html https://www.americantowns.com/news/iowa-transportation-commission-to-meet-in-coralville-on-june-14-2022-31365095-ames-ia.html Government and Politics Sat, 25 May 2024 00:00:00 -0500 DES MOINES -- On May 23rd, Governor Reynolds signed the following bills into law:  SF2323 A bill for an act relating to the inventory https://www.americantowns.com/news/governor-reynolds-signs-several-bills-into-law-31374906-des-moines-ia.html https://www.americantowns.com/news/governor-reynolds-signs-several-bills-into-law-31374906-des-moines-ia.html Government and Politics Sat, 25 May 2024 00:00:00 -0500 The Iowa Board of Cosmetology Arts & Sciences has issued a Notice of Hearing and Statement of Changes regarding Lacy VanWy Stevens of Ankeny, https://www.americantowns.com/news/iowa-dph-notice-of-hearing-and-statement-of-charges-re-lacy-vanwy-stevens-31374894-des-moines-ia.html https://www.americantowns.com/news/iowa-dph-notice-of-hearing-and-statement-of-charges-re-lacy-vanwy-stevens-31374894-des-moines-ia.html Government and Politics Sat, 25 May 2024 00:00:00 -0500 NEW HAMPTON, Iowa –- The construction of a roundabout on Iowa 150 near the 31st Avenue and 55th Street intersection is expected to begin May https://www.americantowns.com/news/construction-of-iowa-150-roundabout-west-of-urbana-to-begin-may-31-2022-31374901-new-hampton-ia.html https://www.americantowns.com/news/construction-of-iowa-150-roundabout-west-of-urbana-to-begin-may-31-2022-31374901-new-hampton-ia.html Government and Politics Sat, 25 May 2024 00:00:00 -0500 DES MOINES, Iowa – State Treasurer Michael Fitzgerald is celebrating Higher Education Day, recognized annually on June 6, by stressing the https://www.americantowns.com/news/treasurer-fitzgerald-encourages-families-to-plan-for-higher-education-31374920-des-moines-ia.html https://www.americantowns.com/news/treasurer-fitzgerald-encourages-families-to-plan-for-higher-education-31374920-des-moines-ia.html Schools and Libraries Sat, 25 May 2024 00:00:00 -0500 Iowa set to receive $289,538 in settlement DES MOINES – Iowa Attorney General Tom Miller announced a $19.2 million multistate https://www.americantowns.com/news/ford-to-pay-192-million-over-false-claims-involving-hybrids-super-duty-pickups-31374939-des-moines-ia.html https://www.americantowns.com/news/ford-to-pay-192-million-over-false-claims-involving-hybrids-super-duty-pickups-31374939-des-moines-ia.html Government and Politics Sat, 25 May 2024 00:00:00 -0500 Visitors expected to fill state parks over Memorial Day weekend Iowa state parks and forests are gearing up for a busy Memorial Day weekend, the https://www.americantowns.com/news/iowa-department-of-natural-resources-outdoors-news-may-24-2022-31375908-des-moines-ia.html https://www.americantowns.com/news/iowa-department-of-natural-resources-outdoors-news-may-24-2022-31375908-des-moines-ia.html Government and Politics Sat, 25 May 2024 00:00:00 -0500 DES MOINES -- On May 24th, Governor Reynolds signed the following bills into law:   SF333 A bill for an act relating to authorized https://www.americantowns.com/news/governor-reynolds-signed-several-bills-into-law-31375913-des-moines-ia.html https://www.americantowns.com/news/governor-reynolds-signed-several-bills-into-law-31375913-des-moines-ia.html Government and Politics Sat, 25 May 2024 00:00:00 -0500 DES MOINES - On May 25th, Gov. Reynolds released the following statements on the conclusion of the 2022 legislative session:    https://www.americantowns.com/news/governor-reynolds-releases-statement-on-2022-legislative-session-31375937-des-moines-ia.html https://www.americantowns.com/news/governor-reynolds-releases-statement-on-2022-legislative-session-31375937-des-moines-ia.html Government and Politics Sat, 25 May 2024 00:00:00 -0500 SIOUX CITY, Iowa -- A bridge overlay project on Iowa 31, 0.8 miles south of U.S. 20 in Woodbury County will require lane closures beginning on https://www.americantowns.com/news/lane-closures-on-iowa-31-at-little-sioux-river-bridge-south-of-correctionville-in-woodbury-county-begin-tuesday-may-31-2022-31375924-sioux-city-ia.html https://www.americantowns.com/news/lane-closures-on-iowa-31-at-little-sioux-river-bridge-south-of-correctionville-in-woodbury-county-begin-tuesday-may-31-2022-31375924-sioux-city-ia.html Government and Politics Sat, 25 May 2024 00:00:00 -0500 Two people killed in Pella incident  DES MOINES — Iowa Attorney General Tom Miller has filed “Iowa One Call” https://www.americantowns.com/news/excavators-sued-over-one-call-violations-will-pay-penalties-31376681-des-moines-ia.html https://www.americantowns.com/news/excavators-sued-over-one-call-violations-will-pay-penalties-31376681-des-moines-ia.html Government and Politics Sat, 25 May 2024 00:00:00 -0500 DES MOINES – Iowa’s campaign to celebrate its 175th statehood anniversary is being honored beyond its borders. The Midwestern https://www.americantowns.com/news/iowas-175th-anniversary-of-statehood-campaign-receives-regional-recognition-31376685-des-moines-ia.html https://www.americantowns.com/news/iowas-175th-anniversary-of-statehood-campaign-receives-regional-recognition-31376685-des-moines-ia.html Government and Politics Sat, 25 May 2024 00:00:00 -0500 COUNCIL BLUFFS, Iowa –- Two major changes to the interstate near I-29/I-480/West Broadway will occur late this week and early next week. https://www.americantowns.com/news/interstate-changes-coming-soon-in-council-bluffs-31377102-council-bluffs-ia.html https://www.americantowns.com/news/interstate-changes-coming-soon-in-council-bluffs-31377102-council-bluffs-ia.html Government and Politics Sat, 25 May 2024 00:00:00 -0500 DNR enforcement actions DES MOINES – DNR staff work with individuals, businesses and communities to help them protect our natural resources https://www.americantowns.com/news/iowa-department-of-natural-resources-econewswire-may-26-2022-31377110-des-moines-ia.html https://www.americantowns.com/news/iowa-department-of-natural-resources-econewswire-may-26-2022-31377110-des-moines-ia.html Government and Politics Sat, 25 May 2024 00:00:00 -0500 The Iowa Department of Revenue has updated the Iowa Tax Research Library. A brief document summary of the addition follows. Visit https://www.americantowns.com/news/iowa-tax-research-library-update-may-26-2022-31377115-des-moines-ia.html https://www.americantowns.com/news/iowa-tax-research-library-update-may-26-2022-31377115-des-moines-ia.html Schools and Libraries Sat, 25 May 2024 00:00:00 -0500