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Look to the sky: The rare super blue moon will be visible in Iowa on Monday
Don't miss the rare phenomenon in the sky Monday night that (probably) won't happen again for years. A full moon that is both a supermoon and a blue moon will grace the night skies over the U.S. Dubbed a "super blue moon," the rare combination occurs when the different cycles of blue and super moons happen to align on the calendar, said NASA's Noah Petro, Lunar Reconnaissance Orbiter project scientist. ...
Red Oak council discusses upcoming recodification process
(Red Oak) -- Red Oak officials are exploring ways to ensure that the city's ordinances remain current and consistent. Meeting in regular session Monday night, the Red Oak City Council discussed the recodification process and the possibility of utilizing an online service to continuously update certain ordinances as needed within the city code. Red Oak Mayor Shawnna Silvius says the discussion has arisen due to the last major recodification process taking place in 2019. The Mayor says some of the more significant changes pertain to building and zoning codes, as more zoning and variance requests continue to be submitted to the city.
Cass County Supervisors Approve ARPA Funding Requests
(Cass Co) The Cass County Board of Supervisors this morning approved ARPA Funds for the Anita Food Pantry parking lot improvements in the amount of $15,000. Tim Miller said they received some grant money and other funding to go toward this parking lot project. He said they are still working out the details of the paving.
Cass County 4-H Alum Receive State 4-H Scholarship Support
(Atlantic, Iowa) – Two recent graduates of the Cass County 4-H program have received scholarships through the Iowa 4-H Foundation to continue their education. One hundred and one Iowa 4-H scholarships valued at over $106,000 were awarded as a part of the Foundation’s scholarship recognition ceremony. Awards were presented Sunday, July 14th at the Gateway Hotel in Ames. Over 450 applications were submitted, and scholarships were awarded to recipients from 56 counties across the state of Iowa with a wide variety of 4-H experiences. Congratulations to local 4-H member Parker Brock and alumni Emily Plagman for receiving scholarships from the Iowa 4-H Foundation!
Top 50 Team Countdown (4): Creston Wrestling
(Creston) -- KMAland's first State Dual champion in 13 years is the No. 4 team on the KMA Sports Top 50 Team Countdown. Coach Cody Downing's team displayed grit, toughness and scrappiness throughout the 2023-24 season, paying off in a big away on the first Saturday of February in Coralville.
State Auditor Finds Several Improper, Unsupported Disbursements In Citizens’ Petition Audit Of Bagley Financials
A City of Bagley audit completed by the Iowa State Auditor’s Office has found multiple unsupported and improper payments recorded in Fiscal Year (FY) 2023. According to a report issued today (Tuesday), state officials initiated the audit following a citizen petition over concerns regarding payroll disbursements, approval of pay raises, and publication compliance. Auditors reviewed numerous transactions and meeting minutes that took place between July 1, 2022 and June 30, 2023. Officials noted three “improper” payroll checks issued to Bagley City Clerk Jennifer Ingles. A check dated June 9, 2023, was the same amount as previous payroll checks but did not fall within the normal payroll period, leading to auditors flagging the check. A Sept. 2, 2022 check was considered unsupported because it did not include documentation for $98.99 in mileage reimbursement. The third check, dated Feb. 27, 2023, was deemed unsupported for similar reasoning on $46.75 reimbursement for “additional funds.” Auditors also identified $361.02 in unsupported purchases on the city’s credit card during FY23. Officials did not denote if the card use was improper due to a lack of supporting documentation. They also noted issues with a pay raise for the clerk that was verbally approved by the council but did not receive written approval. The final note in the report is on the FY24 budget approval timeline, which wasn’t finalized until more than six months after the fiscal year began. The State Auditor’s Office recommended that the City of Bagley adopt additional control policies to ensure all reimbursements, pay increases, and budget approvals are documented correctly and done in a timely manner. A link to the full audit report is included below.
Panorama Tire keeps its customers rolling
Kade Arganbright continues the family business. What’s in a name? Well, for Panorama Tire, there’s more to the business than just tires. Owner Kade Arganbright explained the wide variety of services offered at the shop. “We do oil changes, brakes, we do some suspension work, light motor work,...
UNL to close Office of Diversity and Inclusion
LINCOLN, Neb. (KOLN) - The University of Nebraska-Lincoln announced that it will be closing its Office of Diversity and Inclusion. UNL Chancellor Rodney D. Bennett made the announcement in a letter to students on Tuesday. “We will reimagine how we approach this work at UNL,” Bennett said in a press...
Cascade Woman Named Iowa Conservation Woman Of The Year
A Cascade woman has been named the Iowa Conservation Woman of the Year. Third generation farmer Lillie Beringer-Crock was announced the recipient of the award on Monday at the USDA Conservation Districts of Iowa annual meeting in Ames. Beringer-Crock took over the Beringer Family Farms about five years ago and...
'Croctoberfest' offers Henry Doorly Zoo guests chance to learn about the large reptiles while enjoying a beer
OMAHA, Neb. — Omaha's Henry Doorly Zoo announced a "unique celebration blends the festive spirit of Oktoberfest with the fascinating world of crocodilians" - also known as "Croctoberfest." Related coverage: Newest addition to Henry Doorly Zoo. The event will be for those 21 years and older every Thursday in...
Sunlight hours quickly getting shorter in Omaha
OMAHA, Neb. (WOWT) - Although temperatures this week will still feel like summer, signs of fall are starting to show. Since the Summer Solstice in June, the day of the year with the most amount of sunlight, Omaha has lost 1 hour and 34 minutes of daylight. The Omaha area...
One year of Forever Friends Pet Cemetery: Omaha's resting place for beloved pets
It's been a year since the pet addition opened in the Forest Lawn Cemetery. Hear from one pet owner about how this cemetery has helped bring her and her family closure with their dog Charlie.
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