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Claire Pellett and Jack Brahms Crowned Queen and King of the 2024 Cass County Fair
(Atlantic) The Crowning of the King and Queen capped off Day One of the activities at the 75th Annual Cass County Fair on Thursday evening. Claire Pellett, a member of the Pymosa 4H club, was crowned Queen and will represent Cass County at the 2024 Iowa State Fair. Jack Brahms, a Union Leaders 4H Club member, is the 2024 Cass County Fair King.
The Late Bob Bebensee Honored at 2024 Cass County Fair Horse Show
(Atlantic) The late Bob Bebensee was honored before the Cass County Horse Show started on Thursday afternoon. Bob, known as “Cowboy Bob,” passed away last summer. His family is donating a memorial bench in his honor, service, and love of the Cass County Fair. Bob’s wife, Dee, and family were on hand to unveil the bench, and Dee was the first to take a seat.
Kids Bike Ride set for Aug. 10th in Atlantic
(Atlantic, Iowa) – The Cass County Conservation Service reports Nishna Valley Trails is holding a Kids Bike Ride on August 10th, 2024, beginning at 10:30-a.m. The ride starts in the Schildberg Recreation Area west parking lot. Participants will check-in and start the ride at the west Rotary Shelter, at the Schildberg Rec. Area.
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.
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...
'Something exciting is cooking': Popular Omaha Italian restaurant announces second location
OMAHA, Neb. — A popular Italian restaurant that serves "carefully crafted" pizza and pasta announced a second location is coming. Related coverage in the video above: Chronicle: Now Serving Omaha. Via Farina took to Facebook to make the announcement. The video said it's "coming soon" in the fall of...
Missouri lawsuits allege abuse by priests, nuns; archdiocese leader in Omaha among those accused
Sixty people allege in new lawsuits filed in Missouri that they were abused as children by dozens of priests, nuns and others, and the man who now leads the Archdiocese of Omaha, Nebraska, is among the accused.
'Poured her heart into the kids': Family reflects on life of Omaha educator honored with street named after her
OMAHA, Neb. — On Thursday, loved ones celebrated the life and legacy of a woman who showed a passion for education. Dr. Danita Webb's family unveiled the renaming of 36th Street and Curtis Avenue, in her honor. But ahead of that, KETV Newswatch 7 sat down with the people...
Suspect in Omaha hit-and-run crash that killed motorcyclist arrested in Council Bluffs
OMAHA, Neb. — Police arrested the suspect in a deadly hit-and-run crash. Cynthia Garcia, 42, was arrested in Council Bluffs on Thursday. Garcia is awaiting extradition to Douglas County. Officers believe she was behind the wheel when Robert Mummert, 56, was hit and killed on July 13 near 90th...
Atlantic Mayor a Part of ISU College of Design, Extension, and Outreach Iowa Mayors’ Design Workshop July 30-31
(Ames) Atlantic Mayor Grace Garrett is one of six Mayors statewide participating in the Iowa State University College of Design, which, in partnership with ISU Extension and Outreach, will host the Iowa Mayors’ Design Workshop (IMDW) July 30–31 on the Iowa State campus. The IMDW will serve as...
New York man arrested on warrant in Creston
(Creston) -- A New York man was arrested on a warrant in Creston Wednesday evening. The Creston Police Department says 40-year-old Yarioska Rondoncama of Brooklyn, New York was arrested shortly after 4:45 p.m. on a warrant for failure to appear on the original charge of driving with a denied or revoked license. Authorities say the arrest occurred at the Creston-Union County Law Enforcement Center.
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.
Omaha man facing charges in prescription fraud spanning three counties
Omaha, Neb. — An Omaha man faces charges in multiple counties after investigators said he used fraudulent prescriptions to get Hydrocodone and Oxycodone. Tyrese Reese, 25, faces multiple counts of intentionally violating a narcotic drug law in Dodge, Hall and Lancaster Counties. According to arrest affidavits in all three...
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