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Montgomery County Woman Faces Assault and Alcohol-Related Charges
(Red Oak) Red Oak Police arrested 35-year-old Kristin Kay Harrold of Red Oak on Wednesday on one count of Public Intoxication and one count of Simple Assault, first offense. Police transported Harrold to the Montgomery County Law Enforcement Center on a $300.00 bond.
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.
Shen water, sewer rate hikes pass first reading
(Shenandoah) -- Future increases in Shenandoah's water and sewer and rates cleared the first hurdle Tuesday night. By unanimous votes, the Shenandoah City Council approved the first reading of amendments to the city's water and sewer ordinances for the 2027-29 fiscal years. Under the amendments, the city's water rates would increase by 1.5% each year--similar to the three-year hike approved by the council in June of last year. The city's sewer rates, meanwhile, would rise by 30%--mainly because of construction of the city's wastewater treatment plant's expansion and renovation project. Speaking on KMA's "Morning Line" program Wednesday morning, Shenandoah Mayor Roger McQueen says he was surprised that no one spoke on the proposed amendments during the public hearings.
Local Residents Among Several Awarded Iowa Health Care Association Foundation Scholarships
A few local residents who want to advance their health care education to work in long-term care received scholarships last week from the Iowa Health Care Association Foundation. Scholarship recipients include current long-term care employees, as well as high school students, veterans, and Iowans in rural communities wanting to join...
Iowa DNR Investigates Fish Kill in Northeast Iowa
The Iowa Department of Natural Resources (DNR) is investigating a northeast Iowa fish kill. On July 19th, the DNR Field Office in Manchester was notified of dead fish in Crane Creek, approximately two miles southwest of Readlyn in Bremer County. Officials believe the fish kill originated at 250th Street and Piedmont Avenue.
Car goes up in flames spreading to a house Wednesday night
OMAHA, Neb. — Omaha Fire Department extinguishes a house fire after a car in the driveway goes up in flames. It happened around 7:50 p.m. Wednesday near North 83rd and Keystone Drive. Fire crews say the blaze from the car spread to the house where it was later controlled.
Iowa DNR: Ethanol plant pollution likely harmed public health for years near Shell Rock
An ethanol-producing facility in northeast Iowa expelled excessive pollutants into the air for several years that can cause cancers and other health effects, according to the Iowa Department of Natural Resources. “Actual harm to the environment and public health likely occurred,” the department said in a recent administrative order regarding...
Iowa author gives talk in Sheldon
SHELDON—Iowa is so much more than just a flyover state. That’s the philosophy Iowa native and full-time travel writer Sara Broers goes by when writing. Broers is the author of “100 Things to Do in Iowa Before You Die” and “Perfect Day Iowa,” as well as co-founder of the Midwest Travel Network and co-author of “Midwest Road Trip Adventures” and “Midwest State Park Adventures.”
See Iowans’ Surprising Top Choices for Property Protection
Iowans have shown a quirky twist in their perception of property crime lately. Despite an overall 12% drop in worry, The latest Safewise State of Safety survey has folks chirping about a 7% uptick in actual incidents—putting more locks on their concerns at 29%, up from 27% last year.
Teamwork can help save the lives of Iowa patients in cardiac arrest
Teamwork can help save the lives of Iowa patients in cardiac arrest. As an emergency physician in an academic medical center, Peter Georgakakos, DO, can list many jobs on his email signature, including assistant clinical professor, medical director of his school’s emergency medical services learning resource center and medical director of the county ambulance service.
Scattered shower and storm chance not quite gone
OTTUMWA, Iowa (KYOU) - A slow-moving cold front will still be close enough to provide a rain chance today. We’ve seen pockets of showers and a few storms this morning, though they are generally widely scattered. This chance continues today, with some uptick in activity possible during the afternoon near peak heating. Temperatures reach the 80s yet again. Friday follows a similar path, though the risk for new shower and storm development will likely start to shift south of the Iowa-Missouri border.
Cass County Fair Kicks off Today
(Atlantic) A complete list of activities is lined up for the Cass County Fair Today. The King and Queen Contest is scheduled for 7:30 p.m. The Queen Candidates are Rachel Becker, Lily Johnson, Makayla Atkinson, Brooklynne Peterson, Claire Pellett, Quincy Sorensen, Ryleigh Harrison, and Olivia Olson. The King candidates are Jace Thomsen, Brock Henderson, Jack Brahms, Joaquin Wailes, and Nollan Smith.
Survey shows continued decline in rural economy
OMAHA, NE – The latest Rural Mainstreet Index has declined for an eleventh consecutive month. Creighton University economist Ernie Goss says weak agriculture commodity prices and declining exports contributed to weakness in the economy. He says, “China, for example, their economy’s just moving sideways to down, and that means...
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