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Greenfield residents celebrate Fourth of July weeks after devastating tornado
It's been more than a month since a tornado tore through Greenfield. American flags line the streets, still waving among the rubble. There are many unanswered questions about what the coming months look like, but on Thursday, many Greenfield residents took the time to leave those worries behind and celebrate the Fourth of July down the road in Fontanelle.
CAM CSD Facilities Committee recommends having 1 district building
(Anita, Iowa) – The CAM School District’s Board of Education held a Workshop Tuesday evening in Anita, with regard to District Facilities. Superintendent Paul Croghan told KJAN News the Board received, and then discussed, a recommendation from the Facility Committee. The Board weighed the options of maintaining two...
4 validated dead in Iowa tornado as more storms threaten Southern Plains
4 individuals were killed and a minimum of 35 were hurt, Iowa authorities stated Wednesday, after a tornado slashed through the farming town of Greenfield the day before and reduced homes and other structures to stacks of twisted rubble. Officials were still examining the complete degree of residential or commercial...
Final reminder: Iowa DNR to host a meeting on deer herd population issues Monday, in Atlantic
(Atlantic, Iowa) – Here’s a reminder about an upcoming meeting in Atlantic, Monday, with regards to a thinning deer population in the region. Iowa DNR State Deer Biologist Jace Elliott says the presentation takes place from 6:30- until 8-p.m., Monday, July 8th, at the Venue in downtown Atlantic.
Reminder: Fireworks are allowed in Atlantic now through Saturday ONLY
(Atlantic, Iowa) – A reminder, the Atlantic City Council, during their meeting on June 5th, set the dates for fireworks use inside the City Limits, as now through Saturday, July 6th. You may use your fireworks from Noon until 11-p.m. each day. According to the City Ordinance:. You are...
Water supply pipe installation underway for the Atlantic SplashPad
(Atlantic, Iowa) – After a couple of days of wet weather, work at the Atlantic SplashPad site resumed this (Wednesday) morning. Workers with the Henley Group, LLC, began the process of installing a water supply pipe for the nearly 4,000 square-foot project. When it’s completed – sometime around the Labor Day weekend – the Splash Pad will feature numerous amenities, including a giant dump bucket, a small water table for toddlers, an over-spray zone, and a simple ground spray for kids.
Community Foundation for Western Iowa Announces Appointment of Two Board of Directors and Seven Committee Members
(Council Bluffs, IA) – The Community Foundation for Western Iowa is pleased to announce the appointment of two new members to its Board of Directors, Christina Bateman of Atlantic, Iowa, and Kevin Cabbage of Stanton, Iowa. Bateman and Cabbage joined the Community Foundation’s 15-member board comprised of dedicated community members and leaders committed to improving the lives of all residents in western Iowa. The two began their three-year terms in May, with the option to serve a maximum of three terms.
Atlantic Planning and Zoning Commission Meets July 9
(Atlantic) The Atlantic Planning and Zoning Commission meets on Tuesday, July 9. The Commission will hold a Public Hearing on the Camblin Hills Development Preliminary Plat and review and provide a recommendation on the proposed Plat. Additionally, the Commission will review and recommend an application to rezone Camblin Hills Development from R-2 low-density single family to R-4 multiple family.
Adair County Board of Supervisors Meeting July 3
The Adair County Board of Supervisors discussed multiple topics in their weekly meeting today (July 3). The board discussed RAGBRAI coming to Greenfield on July 23 and the time window of when the bikers will be in the city. Greenfield is planning on having live entertainment for the bikes and is going to be closing roads throughout the town to prevent a lot of vehicles from parking throughout the town. According to the Board of Supervisors, the courthouse will be closed on the 23rd.
Adair County Supervisors approve insurance renewal and Courthouse RAGBRAI hours
(Greenfield, Iowa) – The Adair County Board of Supervisors, during their meeting this (Wednesday) morning, approved renewal of the County’s ICAP (Iowa Communities Assurance Pool) Insurance. Auditor Mandy Berg said the increase wasn’t as big as she expected, as there was only one claim. Last year the rate went up $250. This year it was $256. That’s likely to change next year, she said.
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