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Council Bluffs Man Sentenced to 10 Years in Federal Prison for Drug Trafficking Charge
(Council Bluffs) A Council Bluffs man was sentenced on July 16, 2024, to 120 months in federal prison for distributing methamphetamine. According to public court documents, 44-year-old Lawaun Maurice Webster distributed approximately 70 grams of methamphetamine from his residence in Council Bluffs, Iowa. During a search warrant at his residence, law enforcement recovered a loaded firearm near other drugs and drug paraphernalia.
Glenwood council backs general obligation bonds for street repairs, public safety equipment
(Glenwood) -- Glenwood officials have backed issuing bonds to help finance city infrastructure and public safety upgrades. Meeting in regular session Tuesday night, the Glenwood City Council unanimously approved a resolution providing for the issuance of up to just over $3 million in general obligation corporate purpose and refunding bonds. Glenwood City Administrator Amber Farnan tells KMA News much of the funding will go towards road projects, including the reconstruction of a portion of Red Bud Avenue. While they are still working on a timeline with the city engineer for when all the projects will occur, she says the bond would cover many needed street repairs.
FEMA offers help to salvage storm-ravaged family treasures
GREENFIELD, Iowa — Iowa storm victims are getting some help to save damaged family photos and heirlooms. The Federal Emergency Management Administration is stepping in to help flood and tornado victims recover important family mementos. The agency is hosting an event Wednesday in Greenfield where preservation specialists will show families how to safely clean photos, […]
New acrobatic show will dazzle crowds with jaw-dropping tricks with a holiday flare in December
OMAHA, Neb. — Omaha Performing Arts announced an all-new acrobatic adventure is coming to downtown this winter. Related coverage in the video above: Chronicle: Omaha's music scene. Cirque Musica Holiday Wonderland fuses circus performances with classic holiday music as aerialists and acrobats wow crowds. There are new storylines, costumes,...
How to watch Omaha boxer Terence Crawford's fight against WBA champion Israil Madrimov
OMAHA, Neb. — Omaha boxer Terence "Bud" Crawford is set to face Israil Madrimov in a highly anticipated fight. The matchup is scheduled for Aug. 3 at BMO Stadium in Los Angeles at 5 p.m. CT. It can be watched on ESPN+ pay-per-view. This fight comes after Crawford moved...
Chasers score late for 3-1 comeback victory over St. Paul
PAPILLION – The Omaha Storm Chasers won their third straight game with a nail-biting 3-2 win against the Saint Paul Saints Tuesday at Werner Park. Left-hander Austin Cox served as the opener in the first game of the series and kept the Saints to a run over 3.0 innings of work, with St. Paul jumping out 1-0 on a two-out single in the bottom of the second.
Crews respond to Carter Lake water rescue
CARTER LAKE, Iowa (WOWT) - Omaha Fire Department search-and-rescue crews were called to Carter Lake for a water rescue early Wednesday. The call went out just before 2 a.m. We don’t know who or what crews were rescuing; a 6 News photographer did spot several people in swimsuits on scene.
Omaha man arrested for OWI near Sheldon
SHELDON—A 26-year-old Omaha, NE, man was arrested about 9:05 p.m. Sunday, July 21, near Sheldon on a charge of first-offense operating while under the influence. The arrest of Chad Michael Lechtenberg stemmed from a report of an erratic southbound motorist on the Highway 60 expressway, according to the Sheldon Police Department.
John Deere cuts nearly 500 salaried jobs in Johnston, Dubuque, Waterloo and the Quad Cities
Deere & Co. cut nearly 500 salaried workers in Iowa and Illinois, with 319 employees slashed at the iconic tractor and combine manufacturer's global headquarters and production facility, both in Illinois, according to notices the Illinois Commerce and Economic Opportunity released Friday. Deere told Illinois officials that 298 white-collar workers were cut at the company's Moline world headquarters, and 21 employees were laid off from the company's John Deere Harvester Works manufacturing plant in East Moline. ...
Water Quality Research Lab: Improving Water Quality in Iowa and Beyond
Michelle Soupir, professor of agricultural and biosystems engineering, built the foundation for an impactful research team and lab 16 years ago. At the lab, she has enabled collaborations on projects with many state and national organizations. “We’ve worked hard over the years to ensure our research questions are relevant to...
Sonepar to Acquire Echo Electric Supply
CHARLESTON, S.C. – Sonepar announced Wednesday that it has entered into an agreement to acquire Echo Electric Supply Company. Family-owned and operated since 1950, Echo Electric supplies electrical parts, equipment and services to contractors in the industrial, commercial and residential markets and ranked in the top 30 of Electrical Wholesaling’s 2024 list of the largest electrical distributors in North America. Operating in Iowa, Nebraska, Minnesota, South Dakota and Missouri, Echo Electric will join Sonepar with 23 branch locations and more than 600 associates.
West Nile Has Been Found in Iowa Mosquitoes
The good news is that at the time of writing, no humans in Iowa have yet tested positive for the West Nile virus. Mosquitos on the other hand have been found containing the virus in central Iowa. According to KCRG, mosquitoes were trapped at a park in West Ames sometime in mid-July. The park where these mosquitoes were found is sprayed or fogged every Wednesday night. Some of these mosquitoes contained the West Nile virus.
Fired Council Bluffs police officer’s lawsuit accuses city of retaliation, discrimination
A former Council Bluffs police officer is suing the city in federal court, alleging gender discrimination and retaliation. Miranda Adams, 36, who began working for the Council Bluffs Police Department in 2012, alleges she was fired in 2023 after she filed a complaint of discrimination and harassment with the Iowa Civil Rights Commission and the […]
Car caught on fire in Omaha driveway
OMAHA, Neb. (WOWT) - A car in a driveway caught fire and spread to a house in Omaha Wednesday. The fire happened in a driveway at a house near 84th and Keystone St. Omaha Fire Department officials say the fire was put out in ten minutes and that no one was hurt.
Nebraska Heatwave: Omaha Faces Intense Temperatures and Smoky Skies
Omaha, NE – Omaha is set to experience a significant heatwave this week, with temperatures soaring into the 90s and smoky conditions persisting. The National Weather Service has indicated that the heat will continue through the weekend, offering little relief. According to the US National Weather Service Omaha/Valley Nebraska,...
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