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Disability rights activist pushes government to let him participate in society
Garret Frey refuses to be sidelined. Frey has been paralyzed from the neck down for more than 37 of his 42 years. He has spent decades rejecting the government’s excuses when he and others with disabilities are denied the support they need to live in their own homes and to participate in society.
'AWESOME!': Council Bluffs high schoolers welcomed with pep rally
A few days before the start of school, Assistant Principal Rob Lindquist got attention on social media for a video he made running around the school, talking to teachers and exclaiming "Awesome!"
Council Bluffs Community Schools District returns to classroom with new programs
COUNCIL BLUFFS, Iowa — Council Bluffs Community Schools District was excited to welcome students back into the classroom today, marking the beginning of a new school year filled with promising opportunities to advance students' learning. Amanda Jens is the principal of Kirn Middle School. She said the program will...
Atlantic’s Potent Rushing Attack Leads to a 48-30 Win over Council Bluffs, Jefferson
(Atlantic) The Atlantic Trojans, led by Head Coach Joe Brummer, delivered their pre-season promise to focus on running the football with a 48-30 victory over Council Bluffs, Jefferson, in a Week Zero match-up. The Trojans amassed 375 yards of offense, including 318 rushing yards and 57 passing yards. Tyson O’Brien...
Northwestern Drops First Road Match
COUNCIL BLUFFS, Iowa – Northwestern had its first road test of the season, facing (RV) Bellevue (Neb.) at Lewis Central High School in Council Bluffs. The Bruins struck three times in the first half, breaking a 0-0 tie at 33' before gaining a 3-0 halftime advantage with two additional scores in the next 10 minutes.
Lewis Central XC eager to build off sterling 2023 season
(Council Bluffs) -- The 2023 cross country season was the best all-around year in the history of the Lewis Central program. While some new faces will be stepping up in 2024, the Titans hope to build off their successes last year. "It's really exciting," Lewis Central head coach Taylor May...
Charlene (Speed) Lamberti Establishes Charitable Fund to Benefit Community of Orient
ORIENT, Iowa – A native daughter of Orient and graduate of the school district is giving back to her hometown with the formation of a charitable fund. Charlene (Speed) Lamberti along with her husband, Donald, have formally announced the $1-million gift on Saturday, August 24, as part of the community’s Pumpkin Days celebration.
KMAland Football (Week 0): Atlantic, Boyer Valley, Murray all winners
(KMAland) -- Atlantic, Boyer Valley and Murray were winners in Week 0 KMAland football action Friday. Check out the rundown and statistical leaders below. •Tyson O’Brien, Atlantic: 245 yards rushing, 2 TD. •Gavin McLaren, Atlantic: 4 TD. Find the complete recap at KMA’s Local Sports News Page. Boyer...
Truckload of water arrives in Massena
(Massena, Iowa) – A semi tractor-trailer load of bottled water was delivered to Massena this (Friday) morning, while the city remains under a Boil Order. The water was donated by the Atlantic Hy-Vee Store. City officials in Massena are asking residents to please come to area near City Hall and take no more than two cases to start, so that everyone may have the water who needs it.
Snake-bit ex-Nebraska football QB loses starting job battle with third team
It was short-lived, but there really was a time when Chubba Purdy-mania gripped Nebraska football nation. Then Dylan Raiola signed with the Huskers and it became apparent that there wasn’t really room for the former Florida State transfer and off he went. Purdy transferred first to San Jose State,...
Sac City’s Cattlemen’s Steakhouse Celebrating Manger Being Recognized As Iowa’s 40 “Women To Watch” In Hospitality Industry
The restaurant manager for the Cattlemen’s Steakhouse in Sac City has been named one of the “40 Women to Watch” in Iowa’s Hospitality industry. Chelsea Funk has been nominated for her exceptional customer service skills, displaying a passion for her customers, the Cattlemen’s Steakhouse team, and the business. Funk has worked in service for most of her life, working in her mother’s bakery before becoming a server at the popular Sac City restaurant. It was not uncommon for customers to request to sit at one of Funk’s serving tables. A promotion to shift manager came quickly to Funk. She started working on the bar portion of the restaurant, spending almost a year and a half developing one of the top state craft cocktail and bourbon menus alongside the 2024 Top Mixologist Ellie Rastetter. Funk was nominated by her team, being defined as the “very essence of hospitality.” All 40 award winners will be recognized during the Iowa Restaurant Association Annual Celebrating Excellence Awards Ceremony on November 18, part of the Iowa Hospitality Showcase.
Fall 2024 Names to Know: Camden Soukup, AHSTW
(Avoca) -- With the 2024 fall sports season approaching, KMA Sports is getting you ready by highlighting 20 athletes you need to know about. The final football player in this series is AHSTW quarterback Camden Soukup, who is ready to lead the Vikings into a promising 2024 season. "I think...
Iowa hunters bagged the most pheasants since 2007. What contributed to the high numbers?
Iowa saw a bountiful pheasant hunting season in 2023, bagging more birds than the last 16 years. An increase in pheasant populations also contributed to an increase in hunters, according to the Iowa Department of Natural Resources. How many pheasants were bagged in Iowa? ...
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