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Back to the Ballfields Event in Atlantic set for August 31st
(Atlantic) Back to the Ballfields will be held at the Atlantic Sports Complex on August 31st. Devin Hogue said this event started last year after the fireworks got rained out on the 4th of July. He said the first event went extremely well, so now they plan to make this an annual event.
Iowa Staff Sergeant is being honored with Iowa Medal of Merit
OSKALOOSA, Iowa — On Sunday, Iowa National Guard Staff Sergeant Nicolas Darland received the Iowa Medal of Merit. Staff Sergeant Nicolas Darland performed lifesaving CPR on his co-worker Nathan Kessler back in December of 2023. SSG Darland says his military training and 12-year career contributed to his effective response. Sunday, Darland received the award at […]
Paypal awards credit after ruling against Omaha nail spa owner in gift card scheme
OMAHA, Neb. (WOWT) - She couldn’t put a finger on it, but nail technician Melissa Greenwell says she had concerns about a man purchasing gift cards. ‘It seemed odd to us at the beginning because of how much he bought,” Melissa said. “[He said] he just wanted to treat the women in his life to something special. We don’t hear that very often so it automatically raised suspicion.
Lincoln Police arrest man charged with stealing truck and credit card
LINCOLN, Neb. (KOLN) - Lincoln Police arrested a man charged with stealing a truck and credit card from a local business. According to court documents, 45-year-old Richard Crane was arrested for theft by unlawful taking greater than $5,000. Crane was also cited for unauthorized use of a financial transaction device for less than $500.
'We're lucky to have our son home': Kindergartner with autism left on bus, Bennington school district says
BENNINGTON, Neb. — A pair of Bennington Public Schools parents say they gave their son "extra love and squeezes" when he returned home from school on Monday. The district said a driver failed to follow protocol when a child with autism was left behind on a school bus for more than two hours Monday morning.
Mold forces Omaha school to cancel classes for third straight day
OMAHA, Neb. (WOWT) - On Monday, J.P. Lord School stood empty once again after it dismissed students early Thursday when staff found mold in the building. Omaha Public Schools COO Charles Wakefield said it was on equipment that they stored over the summer. “As staff went to pull out that...
From Iowa To Texas: The Incredible Ride Honoring WASP of WWII
The National Women Air Force Service Pilots (WASP) WWII Museum in Sweetwater, Texas, is preparing to honor veteran and avid cyclist Larry Ritland as he embarks on his "WASP Legacy Ride." This remarkable journey, set to take place from September 1 to 28, 2024, will see Ritland cycle from Iowa to Texas in tribute to the Women Airforce Service Pilots of World War II. Ritland is a Vietnam veteran and is a proud 42-year member of the American Legion.
Eastern Iowans Face Steep Property Tax Increases Amid Rising Costs
Show of hands; who here watched their property taxes jump an astronomical amount again this year? If you were on the receiving end of a statement, like the one I received, your probably more than a little irked at how your land value could drop, while the value of your home increased anywhere from $10-30K in just a years' time. Funny how that works isn't it?
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