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Congresswoman Axne Among Lawmakers Challenged Over Financial Transactions
(Washington, DC) -- Congresswoman Cindy Axne is among seven federal lawmakers being challenged over their financial transactions. An investigation is being requested. It is alleged by Republicans that...
Tom Robinson Sep 24, 2021
Iowa Doctor Puts Focus On Different Vaccine
(Des Moines, IA) -- Iowans are hearing plenty about flu shots and COVID-19 boosters, but a lung doctor says another vaccine needs to share the spotlight. It's called T-Dap, for tetanus, diphtheria and...
Tom Robinson Sep 24, 2021
Shelby County Supervisors approve Beaver Bounty program
(Shelby Co.) The Shelby County Board of Supervisors on Tuesday approved having a Beaver Bounty program again this trapping season. According to the meeting minutes, there is $5,000 being budgeted towa...
Mandy Billings Sep 24, 2021
Hy-Vee Reusable Bag Program Honoring Cass County Veterans
(Atlantic) The Atlantic Hy-Vee honors Cass County veterans as part of the store's Reusable Bag program in October. "We're excited that the Atlantic Hy-Vee is supporting our veterans," said Mitch Holme...
Tom Robinson Sep 24, 2021
Mills County Sheriff's Office reports one arrest and an injury accident
(Mills Co.) A Council Bluffs man was injured in a single-vehicle accident in Mills County on Monday. The Mills County Sheriff's Office says at around 9:14 a.m., Alvin Sobbing, 66, was driving a 1997 D...
Mandy Billings Sep 23, 2021
Atlantic City Council Booking new Fireworks Vendor
(Atlantic) Atlantic City Administrator John Lund is reaching out to Viking Pyrotechnics to handle the fireworks display on Monday, July 4, 2022. Lund says while the initial plan involved supporting lo...
Tom Robinson Sep 23, 2021
Griswold School Board Discuss Return to Learn Plan and Masks
(Griswold) The Griswold School Board on Monday discussed the return-to-learn plan, mask mandates, and reporting positive COVID-19 cases. Griswold Schools Superintendent Dave Henrichs says following sc...
Tom Robinson Sep 23, 2021
SHIFT ATL reimburses City for Low-Interest Loan
(Atlantic) Shift ATL held up their end of the bargain and reimbursed the City Council the $65,000 to be deposited back into the Non-profit Housing Fund. The group purchased and renovated the home at 6...
Tom Robinson Sep 22, 2021
Atlantic City Council Adopts Resolution encouraging the Cass County Board of Supervisors Make Investment Necessary to Support First Responder Communication Coverage
(Atlantic) The Atlantic City Council voted across the board to support the Cass County Board of Supervisors Investment in the Public Safety and First Responders Communication Infrastructure (tower) an...
Tom Robinson Sep 22, 2021
Glenwood Police Report
(Glenwood) The Glenwood Police Department arrested Tera McAtee, 32, of Council Buffs, today on a Pottawattamie County warrant for Failure to Appear. Bond was set at $1,000 cash or surety. Kameron Myer...
Mandy Billings Sep 22, 2021