LA PORTE CITY, Iowa --- The handiwork of Jim Bagenstos has been on display above La Porte City's tree line for 39 years, since he painted the town's name on its water tower. So it's only fitting ...

The City of La Porte said Wednesday it expects repairs to essential infrastructure to be completed by 6 p.m. Thursday and the fire to be extinguished 2-3 hours after those repairs are complete.

Evacuees with animals should contact the City of La Porte’s Animal Shelter at 10901 Spencer Highway or 281-842-3700.

Thirty-four-year-old city councilman Peter Griffiths stunned a La Porte City Council meeting Monday night by announcing he will not seek re-election, saying he wanted to spend more time with his ...