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Service Men and Women Honored at Memorial Day Service at the Atlantic Cemetery
(Atlantic) Memorial services were held nationwide today to remember those who died while serving in the U.S. Armed Forces. The Atlantic Boy Scout Troop #54 led off the ceremony with the presentation of the American Flag, followed by the playing of our National Anthem by the Atlantic High School Band at the Atlantic cemetery this morning.
Iowa counties approved for USDA assistance following severe weather in April
(Des Moines) Friday morning, Governor Reynolds spoke with U.S. Department of Agriculture Secretary Tom Vilsack regarding the severe weather event in Iowa on April 26th, 2024, and her request on May 14, 2024, for USDA disaster assistance for impacted farmers. Secretary Vilsack informed the Governor that USDA has determined that...
Presidential disaster assistance approved for Iowa tornado victims
President Joe Biden on Friday approved Gov. Kim Reynolds’ request for federal assistance for Iowa areas impacted by tornadoes this week, including the deadly twister that hit Greenfield. Biden made the major disaster declaration for Adair, Montgomery, Polk and Story counties that were impacted by severe weather Tuesday. While tornadoes touched down in multiple areas, […] The post Presidential disaster assistance approved for Iowa tornado victims appeared first on Iowa Capital Dispatch.
National EMS Week: Honoring Our Past, Forging Our Future – Cass County Residents Encouraged to Vote Yes to Making EMS an Essential Service
(Atlantic) This week is National Emergency Medical Services (EMS) Week, a time to recognize, thank and support all the people who provide emergency medical care to our communities. Dr. Elaine Berry and Cass Health CEO Brett Altman spoke to KSOM/KS95 News about the importance of EMS. The theme for National...
Storm Reports from Tuesday Afternoon
Montgomery County Emergency Management says multiple confirmed tornadoes occurred within Montgomery County Tuesday afternoon. First responders and public works officials are working to clear roads and gain access to affected properties. Damage assessments will be ongoing this evening and tomorrow. No injuries have been reported at this time within Montgomery County.
Commission asks attorney general to litigate massive fertilizer spill
The state’s Environmental Protection Commission voted unanimously Wednesday to refer one of the largest fertilizer spills in the state’s history to the attorney general’s office for enforcement. In doing so, the commission granted a referral request from the Iowa Department of Natural Resources, which said its administrative fine limit of $10,000 is insufficient for the […] The post Commission asks attorney general to litigate massive fertilizer spill appeared first on Iowa Capital Dispatch.
Grassley To Hold Town Meetings In Cass, Mills, and Adams Counties
(Washington, DC) Sen. Chuck Grassley (R-Iowa) will hold public town meetings in Atlantic, Glenwood and Corning next week as part of his annual 99 county meetings across Iowa. This is Grassley’s 44th consecutive year holding at least one meeting in each of Iowa’s 99 counties. During the meetings, Grassley takes questions or comments on any subject.
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