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Two EF-0 tornadoes confirmed in eastern Iowa after Monday's storms
The National Weather Service (NWS) Quad Cities has confirmed that two EF-0 tornadoes touched down in eastern Iowa. The first tornado hit near Hale, causing minor damage to structures and trees in its path. The second tornado touched down near Fairport, similarly resulting in minimal damage. EF-0 tornadoes are the...
Nebraska City Council to Discuss ARPA Funds and Fire Department Needs Tonight
The Nebraska City City Council is set to meet today at 6 p.m. The agenda features discussions on using ARPA funds for the South Table Creek railroad trestle, purchasing fire department pagers, and holding a public hearing on the Citizen’s Advisory Review Committee. Gloria Glover and Jim Kuhn are candidates for the mayor’s appointment to the committee.
Peru State College Announces New Assistant Coach for Men's Basketball
PERU, NE - The Peru State Men's Basketball Team is excited to announce the hiring of Jordon Johnson as Assistant Coach. Johnson spent the past season as a Basketball Assistant Coach at John Paul II High School in Plano, TX. He played a crucial role in strategic planning for practices and games, preparing pre- and post-game scouting reports, and maintaining records of opponents' and athletes' performances based on these reports. He assisted with player evaluations and in building their confidence in their game.
Nebraska City Names Lonnie Neeman as Interim Police Chief
(Nebraska City) — A seasoned law enforcement official has stepped in as Nebraska City’s interim police chief. Captain Lonnie Neeman took the oath of office at the city council meeting on Monday night. Neeman succeeds David Lacy, who retired this month after 43 years with the department, including the last 18 years as chief. Nebraska City Mayor Bryan Bequette shared with KMA News that Neeman is a long-standing member of the Nebraska City PD.
Pedestrian Struck by Car Near Seventh Street in Nebraska City
NEBRASKA CITY – Nebraska City Fire and Rescue responded to a pedestrian accident at Seventh Street and 11th Corso at 12:22 p.m. on Monday. Investigators reported that a woman living nearby was injured near the curb on 11th Corso when a Mitsubishi Mirage turned at the intersection. According to...
FMTC: fiber mainline construction nearly 65% complete in Red Oak, Clarinda
(Red Oak-Clarinda) -- Work continues on a residential fiber internet project in two KMAland communities. Farmers Mutual Telephone Company officials say mainline construction work continues on its city fiber project in Red Oak and Clarinda. Plans call for providing fiber internet service to roughly half of both communities by the end of the year. Doug Pals is the chief experience officer with FMTC. Pals says roughly 65% of the mainline conduit construction has been completed.
19-year-old driver caught going over 100 mph says he was in a hurry to get some chicken fingers
Raising Cane's sauce is boss, but definitely not worth all this. The post 19-year-old driver caught going over 100 mph says he was in a hurry to get some chicken fingers appeared first on MotorBiscuit.
USPS Announces Mailing Service Changes Impacting Wisconsin
It's been a rough few years for the United States Postal Service. According to the official USPS website, the department has recorded $87 billion in financial losses over the last 14 years. In response to this, they are once again hiking up the prices of some of their services, which will affect all Iowans.
Pair of Nebraska Cornhuskers stars coming back to Lincoln for one more ride
There’s been a ton of good news surrounding the Nebraska Cornhuskers baseball team over the last few days. Firstly, there’s the news that Josh Caron got selected in the 4th round by the Seattle Mariners. Now there’s even better news for next year’s edition of Nebraska baseball. The...
Stricter abortion laws could go into effect as early as Friday
DES MOINES, Iowa — Iowa's stricter abortion access law could go into effect as early as this Friday. It all depends on how long it takes the district court to act. Right now, people in Iowa can get abortions up to 20 weeks into their pregnancy. However, due to a state supreme court ruling, abortion will become illegal once cardiac activity is detected.
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