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Page County Red Tide swim team fundraising for new diving blocks
(Clarinda-Shenandoah) -- A local swim team is raising funds to upgrade equipment for its youth athletes. The Page County Red Tide swim team is holding a fundraiser to replace diving blocks for their swimmers, including youth from Shenandoah and Clarinda. A non-profit utilizing spaces at the Clarinda Lied Center and Shenandoah swimming pool, Red Tide was formed three years ago after the Shenandoah and Clarinda teams combined in hopes of being able to compete with larger area swim teams. Speaking on KMA's "Morning Show" Thursday, Head Coach Alexa Connell says they are raising funds to help replace worn-out diving blocks that are nearly 20 years old.
Jorgenson named '24 Friend of Ag
(Farragut) -- One of KMAland's leading agricultural advocate is this year's Friend of Agriculture Award recipient. Sidney area farmer Jeff Jorgenson received the 2024 award during the Shenandoah Chamber and Industry Association's Annual Meeting and Agriculture Banquet in Farragut Wednesday night. A Northwest Missouri State University graduate, Jorgenson has farmed in Fremont County for 28 years. In presenting the award, Russell Loewe (LAY-vee) gave a brief synopsis of Jorgenson's career and personal highlights.
Iowa governor says she won’t weigh in on Cedar Rapids’ casino plans right now
Two years ago, Governor Kim Reynolds signed a two-year moratorium into law restricting any new casinos from being constructed in Iowa. The cap expired at the end of June, leading to Cedar Rapids developers moving forward with applications to Iowa’s Gaming and Racing Commission. Story continues below. Some republican...
Six Area Teams Appear in IATC Preseason Boys Cross Country Rankings
All six of the boys cross country teams in the Your Prep Sports area will open the season in the next few weeks as ranked teams. Liberty High, City High, West High, Clear Creek Amana, Solon and Regina all appeared in the preseason cross country rankings released earlier this week by the Iowa Association of Track Coaches.
Semi-Truck Driver Falls Asleep Causing Fiery Collision on I-96 in Berlin Township
Early morning commuters on I-96 in Berlin Township were met with a fiery scene as two semi-trucks collided, leading to a blaze and a temporary blockage of the westbound lanes. The Ionia County Sheriff’s Office reported that the crash occurred around 9:10 a.m. Wednesday, when a 50-year-old Highland Park man driving one of the trucks fell asleep at the wheel, according to WOOD TV. The sleeping driver's semi veered off and struck another truck, driven by an Iowa man, which led to the Highland Park man's vehicle catching fire.
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