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Moore crowned 2024 Page County Fair Queen
(Clarinda) -- One of Clarinda's own was crowned royalty at the Page County Fair this week. Addison Moore was crowned the 2024 Page County Fair Queen during coronation ceremonies on Tuesday. Entering her senior year at Clarinda High School, Moore is involved in cross country, track, and softball, along with a plethora of other extracurriculars, including 4-H and student council. Moore tells KMA News she was honored and surprised to hear her name called for fair queen.
Allbaugh resigns from Clarinda council
(Clarinda) -- One of the newer faces to Clarinda government is stepping down from the city council. Councilman Mike Allbaugh announced his resignation from the Clarinda City Council during Wednesday evening's regular meeting. One of the fresher faces on the council, Allbaugh was elected as a write-in candidate during last November's election. Due to personal changes, Allbaugh said Wednesday would be his final meeting as a council member.
Supporters regroup for second Clarinda PPEL vote
(Clarinda) -- Despite the narrow rejection of a special referendum earlier this year, Clarinda school officials say major infrastructure needs remain. Earlier this month, the Clarinda School Board voted to place a second voted physical plant and equipment levy referendum on a special election ballot September 10th. Voters rejected an earlier PPEL referendum by only six votes in March. Speaking on KMA's "Morning Line" program Thursday morning, Clarinda School Superintendent Jeff Privia says the first referendum's close defeat prompted the board to try it again.
DOT lauds new Highway 59 bridge project
(Shenandoah) -- Much to the delight of KMAland motorists, several factors combined for an earlier completion of a major bridge project. Iowa Department of Transportation officials reopened U.S. Highway 59 north of Shenandoah Thursday following a nine-month bridge replacement project. Construction crews demolished the old bridge, replacing it with a wider, modern design. Dan Redmond is a DOT District 4 engineer. Redmond tells KMA News the project finished earlier than the original August completion date.
West Lowell housing proposals pulled
(Shenandoah) -- Proposals for housing on two empty lots in Shenandoah have been scuttled. Shenandoah Mayor Roger McQueen told KMA News that Pierre Taylor withdrew his bids for lots at 1115 and 1117 West Lowell for $20. Speaking at a Shenandoah City Council meeting earlier this week, Taylor's proposal for 1115 West Lowell Avenue calls for construction of a three-bedroom, one bath structure for occupancy by August 1st, 2026. Though original plans called for construction of a garage at 1117 West Lowell, Taylor proposed building a smaller, three-bedroom unit instead. However, McQueen says Taylor later informed the city he is withdrawing his bids in order to go in a different direction. Council members tabled a decision on the property sales until the city's park and recreation board discussed the possibility of a park at that location. McQueen, a former member of the park board, says the idea of a park in that vicinity was discussed about six years ago, but died for lack of interest. He also cites the amount of money necessary for establishing a park with playground equipment.
Clarinda Alley Improvement project nearing completion
(Clarinda) -- Improvements to an alley by Clarinda city hall are nearing completion. During its regular meeting Wednesday evening, the Clarinda City Council unanimously approved pay request no. 3 to Crain Construction for just over $311,000 on the Clarinda Alley Improvement Project. City Manager Gary McClarnon says funding for the water quality project came through a program associated with the recent construction of the city's new wastewater treatment plant. McClarnon tells KMA News the project, which replaced the pavement with brick pavers, is substantially complete.
Warren County Fair Featuring Shenandoah on Grandstand Stage Tonight
Day three at the Warren County Fair continues today, with the main event of Shenandoah with special guest Confederate Railroad on the grandstand stage this evening. Fair Director Jo Reynolds tells KNIA News VIP tickets are still available to be purchased online and at the gate, however tickets purchased online are cheaper. Reynolds said those with the VIP tickets can park in the pit area with shuttles to the venue, and chairs are permitted.
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