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Alliant looks to sponsor STEM solutions
(Madison, WI) -- A Midwest utility is looking to grant 25 one-thousand dollar scholarships for students in Wisconsin and Iowa, with a focus on energy solutions using an approach focused on Science, Te...
Mandy Billings Dec 04, 2024
Open House Scheduled for Thursday to Welcome Project Harmony to Cass County
(Atlantic) Project Harmony, a recognized leader in child advocacy, is proud to announce the opening of its new satellite location within Cass Health in Atlantic. This expansion marks a significant ste...
Mandy Billings Dec 04, 2024
Community Rallies to Support Family of Liam Jastorff, 14, After Tragic Accident
(Pottawattamie Co) A GoFundMe campaign has been created to support the family of a 14-year-old Pottawattamie County teen, Liam Jastorff, who tragically lost his life in a car accident on Sunday near M...
Mandy Billings Dec 04, 2024
Adair County Board of Supervisors Meeting Recap
(Adair Co) Adair County Recorder Kelly Mitchell spoke to the Board of Supervisors about the fee policy and modernization initiative. Mitchell said the Iowa Recorders and the Iowa Association of Counti...
Mandy Billings Dec 04, 2024
Atlantic Lighted Christmas Parade This Saturday
(Atlantic) The annual Lighted Parade will bring holiday cheer to downtown Atlantic this Saturday, December 7th, starting at 6 PM. "The Fireworks and Lighted Parade is a holiday tradition that Atlantic...
Tom Robinson Dec 04, 2024
Rebuild Hope for Clint and Dawnelle of Cumberland
(Cumberland) In the early afternoon of November 27, Clint and Dawnelle Humbert were forced out of their home when a fire started in one of the rooms. Dawnelle heard the fire alarm and saw smoke coming...
Tom Robinson Dec 04, 2024
Iowa Among Most Charitable States
(Des Moines) Iowans appear more likely to give than those in other states. That's according to a recent study by finance website WalletHub, which ranked the Most Charitable States in the country based...
Tom Robinson Dec 04, 2024
Golden Hills RC&D Hosts Grade Stabilization Webinar
(Oakland) Golden Hills RC&D hosted a webinar about grade stabilization practices on Tuesday. Guest speakers included John Thomas from the Hungry Canyons Alliance (HCA) and Terry Gleaves from the N...
Mandy Billings Dec 04, 2024
Healthy Cass County to Host Meeting on Food Insecurity Solutions
(Atlantic) Healthy Cass County is inviting all residents and community members to join the next Healthy Cass Meeting, scheduled for Monday, December 9, at 12:00 PM. This important gathering aims to br...
Mandy Billings Dec 04, 2024
Iowa State Patrol Force A Semi Off I-80 During A Police Chase
(Council Bluffs, IA) -- 911 callers in Council Bluffs reported a semi headed east on I-80 this morning with sparks flying from the back. When State Patrol troopers tried to pull the semi over, the dri...
Mandy Billings Dec 03, 2024