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Audubon softball's magical run through the Class 2A State Softball Tournament ran fell just shy of the ultimate prize, but not for lack of effort.

The Stuart Public Library is finishing up their events in July and getting ready to start the ones in August. Monday will be the monthly meeting of the cookbook club at noon, with a picnic theme. Anyone can attend or join the cookbook club, and bringing your favorite picnic food is encouraged. Also on Monday, the library will have their second to last summer reading program event with a colored chalk fun run at the Stuart Sports Complex. Coffee and Cribbage meets Tuesday and Friday at 10am, with gentle yoga Wednesday at 10am, and the Drop Everything and Read program Friday at 3pm.

HAMBURG, Iowa — Two parents in Fremont County, Iowa face child neglect and endangerment charges. That's after the sheriff's office said a4-year-old boy escaped from a cage Thursday morning. Sheriff Kevin Aistrope said this is one of the worst child abuse cases he's ever seen. The 4-year-old boy with...

(Atlantic, Iowa) – The 75th Cass County Fair continues in Atlantic. Today’s schedule includes:. 9:00am – 12:00pm FFA Floriculture Speciman Enter. 6:30pm Mutton Busting (Grandstand event) 8:00pm Bull Ride/Rodeo (Grandstand event) The Fair runs through July 30th, and concludes with the Livestock Auction at 8-a.m. Tuesday. The...

COUNCIL BLUFFS, Iowa – Beau Vest has been named the Director of Wrestling, according to an announcement by Athletic Director Shane Larson. "Iowa Western has a great tradition with Wrestling," said Coach Vest. "The beautiful campus, top-tier facilities, and an administration committed to the success of the student-athlete is inspiring, and I look forward to my time here."

Loess Hills Wild Ones will be hosting a Garden Tour at the two locations.

The Sacramento County Sheriff’s Department is investigating an incident that resulted in the death of one inmate and hospitalization of another after they were found unresponsive in their cell Friday. According to a department press release, at approximately 11:15 A.M., Main Jail Deputies responded to a cell in the...

During the last school board meeting, the Carroll Community School District (CCSD) Board of Education set the top five legislative resolutions they want legislators to address during the upcoming congress. Every spring, the Iowa Association of School Boards (IASB) sends out legislative priorities, having school districts across the state determine the main topics to have government officials focus on. This year, CCSD’s board members wish to have literacy, a high-quality teacher workforce, mental health, education savings accounts (ESAs), and supplemental state aid (SSA) as this congressional session’s educational priorities. Board members agreed that focusing on literacy as the building block for student achievement and success, establishing preschool programs, early literacy intervention, and supporting Area Education Agencies (AEAs) are vital components of this accomplishment. The district members would like to see the setting of state policies to assist with programs aimed at teacher licensures and professional development to promote the recruitment and retention of a high-quality teacher workforce as another top focus point. With the past few years seeing an increase in mental health, CCSD board members would encourage state officials to promote an increase in access to mental health professionals and services for staff and students to improve overall well-being and reduce dropout rates. The last priorities chosen by the district were in regards to funding, with ESAs being needed to solely help public schools, opposing the expansion of the funding to be used for private or home school education students, and SSAs considering inflation and cost-of-living expenses to reflect the current state’s economy. While these were the CCSD Board of Education’s priorities, other school districts statewide will submit their priorities. The IASB will compile the data together, taking the top majority of responses to the Legislative Resolutions Committee (LRC), which will send lobbyists to legislative sessions to advocate for state government electives on behalf of the Iowa school districts.

The IKM-Manning School District has recently purchased the old St. Anthony Clinic in Manning to serve as the district’s new location for an alternative high school program. The building at 221 Ann St. will be utilized to create a program for high school students who find a traditional class setting challenging. Superintendent Dr. Angela Huseman says that while the district is just taking possession of the building, she is very hopeful and excited to have this initiative offered to IKM-Manning students.

OMAHA, NE – A Nebraska teen’s quest for YouTube fame took a shocking turn as he allegedly derailed trains just for some “insane” footage! The 17-year-old, whose identity remains under wraps, is now facing serious charges. We have the video of this shocking act towards the end of this article – don’t miss it!

The Sioux City Police Department is asking drivers to be cautious after non-hazardous soybean oil was spilled near multiple intersections.

The Carroll County Board of Supervisors will consider ambulance bids, construction contracts, and county department reports at their meeting next week. The board convenes at 9 a.m. in the supervisors’ meeting room on the lower level of the Carroll County Courthouse. They will open with Carroll County Ambulance Director Jamie Wuebker as they consider quotes for a new rig and associated equipment for the ambulance service. County Engineer Zac Andersen will then present a contract for approval with Leroy & Sons Inc., the low bidder for the planned shoulder regrading project on County Road M66 that is tentatively scheduled to begin before the end of summer. That project was initially projected to cost the county around $425,000, but the Leroy and Sons bid came in nearly $85,000 under the engineer’s estimate. Other items on Monday’s agenda include a semi-annual report from County Treasurer Lisa Wagner, the Fiscal Year (FY) 2024 substance abuse report, the FY25 substance abuse program renewal, manure management annual updates, and committee reports. Monday’s meeting is open to the public and will also be live-streamed via the county’s YouTube page. Links to the agenda and video are included below.

Micah Mazzcua's Nebraska career started a bit rocky in adjusting to Matt Rhule's "standards." Now, he's in line to be the No. 1 left guard. The post After a shaky start, Micah Mazzccua continues to shine on Nebraska’s offensive line appeared first on On3.

A car crash sent one person to the hospital with critical injuries early Saturday morning. The Douglas County Sheriff's Office responded to the area of Hwy 275 near Ida Street in Valley, Nebraska. Medics from the Omaha Fire Department rushed the injured person to the hospital just before 4:00 a.m.

HuskerOnline dives into each position group in this annual position preview series. Next is the Huskers' middle blockers' group, which added a transfer and has three middles who started in 2023. The post Nebraska Volleyball 2024 Position Preview: Middle Blocker appeared first on On3.

OMAHA, Neb. (WOWT) - One person was taken to the hospital in critical condition after a car accident early Saturday morning. The crash happened near Highway 275 just south of Ida street at 3:20 a.m. Around the same time of the crash there was a vehicle fire near Highway 275...

Spearfish, South Dakota - The Fremont Moo recorded a 12-9 victory over the Spearfish Sasquatch at Black Hills Energy Stadium, Friday night. With the Moo win, Fremont needs to win one of the next two games, Saturday or Sunday, to qualify for the Independence League Baseball Association Championship Series. Fremont's...

Settlements involve payouts totaling more than $5 million. Western Iowa Tech Community College has agreed to settle the second of two federal lawsuits alleging the school conspired with others to engage in human trafficking. As reported by Radio Iowa earlier this week, WITCC of Sioux City has agreed to pay...

Sioux City's annual GreekFest officially kicked off Friday night.

Storm Lake City Hall will be closed this coming Tuesday, July 30th from 8am to noon. The City of Storm Lake says staff will be available by calling 732-8000 during those hours, or by appointment. Utility payments may be made in the drop box at the City Hall parking lot entry.