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Reynoldson awarded 2024 ISBA Award of Merit
On June 25, the Honorable Elisabeth S. Reynoldson of Osceola was presented the Iowa State Bar Association’s (ISBA) highest honor given to an individual - the 2024 Award of Merit. According to the ISBA, the Award of Merit was created in 1947, and “many aspire, but few attain this...
See how much these key Iowa House, Senate candidates have raised for their November races
With the top of the ticket dominating all the attention, candidates for the Iowa House and Senate continue to quietly fundraise ahead of November's election. The latest fundraising reports for statehouse candidates, which were due Friday, span May 15 through July 14. Four Senate Democratic candidates in targeted districts have amassed war chests topping...
Midwest Braces for Extreme Heatwave in Early August
Kansas City, MO – The Midwest is set to experience extreme heat in early August, with temperatures significantly above normal across the region. The US National Weather Service has issued a forecast predicting a widespread heatwave from August 1-7. According to the NWS, this heatwave will encompass much of the Midwest, pushing daytime highs into the upper 90s and low 100s.
City of Council Bluffs makes changes to trash collection schedule amid high temperatures in forecast
COUNCIL BLUFFS, Iowa — With high temperatures in the forecast, Council Bluffs is changing its trash collection schedule for next week. From July 29 through Friday Aug. 2, collection routes will start at 6 a.m. Residents will need to get trash cans out early or the night before. Council...
Iowa wildflower Wednesday: Prairie blazing star
Diane Porter of Fairfield first published this post on My Gaia, an email newsletter “about getting to know nature” and “giving her a helping hand in our own backyards.” Diane also maintains the Birdwatching Dot Com website and bird blog. Mid-summer, yellow flowers start dominating the...
Iowa: DRA awards $1.2 million in grants to 57 organizations
The DRA of Dubuque, Iowa, this week announced it has awarded more than $1.2 million in grants to 57 organizations in the region. The gaming and entertainment organization distributed the monies through its Core Grant program. Story continues below. The DRA is the non-profit entity that owns and operates Q...
Experience the Magic of Banda MS Live in Council Bluffs
On August 10, music enthusiasts and fans of Banda MS will converge at Stir Cove at Harrah’s Council Bluffs for an unforgettable concert experience. Set against the backdrop of the scenic venue at 1 Harrah’s Boulevard, Council Bluffs, IA, this event promises to be a night of exhilarating performances and vibrant energy.
Bellevue Mayor working to attract entertainment, housing, jobs to city
BELLEVUE, Neb. (WOWT) - The City of Bellevue is working to change its image through trying to attract entertainment, housing, and jobs to the city. It could all start with a waterpark. A 100,000 square foot indoor water park with a retractable roof, connected to retail shops and hotels is...
Erik Johnson Cass County Program Coordinator for the Iowa United First Aid Program Provides Update to Atlantic City Council
(Atlantic) Seven months ago, First Responder Erik Johnson approached the City Council regarding a new program to cut emergency response times in rural areas. Iowa Lieutenant Governor Adam Gregg is sponsoring this program, sending a trained volunteer closest to the emergency to provide care until the ambulance arrives. Cass County...
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