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Areas of Pottawattamie and Cass counties experience flooding
COUNCIL BLUFFS, Iowa — Areas of Pottawattamie and Cass counties are seeing high water levels and flooding. Parts of Riverfront Park are underwater. According to the National Weather Service, the Missouri river is just over 32 feet, and it still has about a foot to go in that area.
Residents express concerns about railroad stops at town hall
As storms moved into the area Tuesday, about 60 Council Bluffs residents attended a town hall to address blocked railroad crossings. The group Concerned Citizens of Pottawattamie County, in conjunction with United Today, Stronger Tomorrow, invited residents to speak to local officials as well as Union Pacific railroad representatives. The...
Power restored to Pottawattamie County water plant after Tuesday night's storms
CARSON, Iowa — Power has been restored to thecity of Carson's water plant after Tuesday night's storm, according to Pottawattamie County Emergency Management. Officials said the water system has also returned to regular operations. The city is still under a Level 1 water conservation order, Pottawattamie County Emergency Management...
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