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22nd Annual Freedom Rock painting to be completed by Memorial Day weekend
(Adair Co.) The 22nd annual Freedom Rock painting will be completed by Memorial Day weekend. In honor of Memorial Day, Ray "Bubba" Sorensen repaints this 12-foot tall, approximately 60-ton boulder to ...
Mandy Billings May 18, 2020
Iowa reports 2 cases of virus related syndrome in children
(Des Moines, AP) Public health officials are reporting two cases in Iowa of a new inflammatory disease in children associated with coronavirus infections. State Epidemiologist Dr. Caitlin Pedati said ...
Tom Robinson May 18, 2020
Iowa 141 at Skunk Creek in Monona County to temporarily close Monday, June 1
(Sioux City) A project to replace the bridge on Iowa 141 at Skunk Creek and grade the roadway to address snow drifting issues between Ute and Mapleton requires closing the roadway to traffic beginning...
Mandy Billings May 18, 2020
Shelby County Sheriff’s Office reopens lobby for regular business
(Harlan) The Shelby County Sheriff's Office has re-opened its lobby door for regular business to resume. Office hours in the lobby are Monday - Friday 8AM - 4PM. Those who enter should practice social...
Mandy Billings May 18, 2020
Mills County Sheriff’s Report
(Glenwood) The Mills County Sheriff's Office reports two arrests. Anton Rynoldt Pfleger, 31, of Omaha, Nebraska, was arrested Saturday for Child Endangerment. Bond was set at $2,000. Richard Sperry Ge...
Mandy Billings May 18, 2020
Coronavirus.iowa.gov Website going to Real-time
(Des Moines) Iowa is one of ten states earning the top grade for the quality of COVID-19 data reporting. Iowa Governor Kim Reynolds says, "they're raising the bar even higher." Iowa Governor Kim Reyno...
Tom Robinson May 18, 2020
Update on COVID-19 cases in Pottawattamie County
(Council Bluffs) Pottawattamie County Public Health today reported 9 new COVID-19 cases, all of which are Council Bluffs residents. One of the cases is 18-40 years old, two are 41-60 years old, and si...
Mandy Billings May 18, 2020
Trevor Frederickson Memorial Fund Scholarship Recipients
(Atlantic) The Trevor Frederickson Memorial Fund is excited to announce this year's scholarship recipients: Clayton Jipsen and Annamaria Lowary. Melanie Petty said, "We would like to take a minute to ...
Mandy Billings May 18, 2020
Meredith Communications Awards Scholarships
Meredith Communications is proud to announce the winners of the 2020 Meredith Communications Scholarships: Thomas Turner has graduated from Tri-Center high school and plans to attend Northwest Missour...
Western Iowa Today May 18, 2020
Additional Positive COVID-19 Cases Reported in Region 4
(Des Moines) The Iowa Department of Public Health reported on Monday 30 additional positive cases of COVID-19, in Region 4, bringing the total to 650- positive cases. There are 12 additional cases rep...
Tom Robinson May 18, 2020