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Cass County Extension Presents DIY Holiday Gift Boxes: STEM Challenge
(Atlantic) The Cass County Extension office has an opportunity for you to learn all about being creative and thrifty this holiday season with the DIY Holiday Gift Box challenge. Shelby Van Horn, Count...
Mandy Billings Nov 27, 2020
Page County Sheriff’s Office is holding their Operation Blessing program this year
(Page Co.) The Page County Sheriff's Office will hold their Operation Blessing program this year. The Page County Reserve Program started Operation Blessing in the mid 1980's to ensure that every chil...
Mandy Billings Nov 27, 2020
Council Bluffs Officers respond to shooting
(Council Bluffs) A victim was transported to the hospital in serious condition after a shooting in Council Bluffs on Wednesday. According to the police report, officers were dispatched to the area of ...
Western Iowa Today Nov 26, 2020
Winter Weather Series: Part 2
(Des Moines) The meteorological winter months of December, January and February are upon us. Soon the precipitation will change from rain to snow, and with that comes the typical Winter Weather Adviso...
Tom Robinson Nov 26, 2020
Julefest will take place in the Danish Villages Friday and Saturday
(Elk Horn/Kimballton) The 42nd annual Julefest in the Danish Villages will kick start the Christmas season this Friday and Saturday. Julefest provides a way to celebrate all things Danish and promises...
Mandy Billings Nov 26, 2020
Shop Local, Shop Safe & Save in Atlantic
(Atlantic) The Atlantic Area Chamber of Commerce is pleased to announce Atlantic has been recognized as a Neighborhood Champion for the seventh year in a row by American Express. Atlantic will partici...
Mandy Billings Nov 26, 2020
Audubon Tour of Lights Contest
(Audubon) The Audubon Chamber of Commerce is hosting a Tour of Lights Contest. Chamber Director Molly Armentrout said the public can begin the self-guided tour and view the lights and decorations at 5...
Mandy Billings Nov 26, 2020
Harlan Police Report
(Harlan) The Harlan Police Department reports two arrests. Randi Lynn Hess, 19, of Harlan, was arrested following a call for service on November 20th. Hess was transported to the Shelby County Jail wh...
Mandy Billings Nov 25, 2020
Audubon County Sheriff’s Office investigating a theft in Exira
(Audubon) The Audubon County Sheriff's Office is investigating a theft that occurred in Exira. The theft occurred between November 14th and November 19th. The suspect(s) took several Dewalt brand tool...
Mandy Billings Nov 25, 2020
CCHS Updates Visitor Policy Effective November 30
(Atlantic) Cass County Health System (CCHS) officials announced increased visitor limitations for patients will begin on Monday, November 30. "We truly believe that visitors are good medicine. While w...
Mandy Billings Nov 25, 2020