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Creston Woman Arrested on Felony Warrant for Theft
(Creston) The Union County Sheriff’s Office arrested 46-year-old Hidie Ann Lemon, of Creston, on Tuesday on a felony warrant for Theft. Lemon was transported to the Adams County Jail where she was held on $27,000 bond.
Gov. Reynolds announces Approval of Presidential Major Disaster Declaration
(Des Moines) Gov. Kim Reynolds announced today that President Biden has approved Iowa’s request for a Major Disaster Declaration. Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) and the U.S. Small Business Administration (SBA) are now authorized to provide assistance to Clarke, Harrison, Mills, Polk, Pottawattamie, Ringgold, Shelby, and Union Counties that were impacted by severe weather on April 26, 2024.
Ridge receives final Lakin Outstanding Teacher Award of 2024
(Clarinda) -- A Clarinda band teacher has received the final Charles E. Lakin Outstanding Teacher Award. At a special ceremony Wednesday afternoon, Lakin Foundation and Green Hills AEA officials presented Clarinda 9-12 instrumental music instructor Courtney Ridge with the award and a $10,000 check. The Clarinda School District also received a $2,500 gift with the award. Following the ceremony, Ridge told KMA News she was shocked and honored to receive the recognition.
Union County Man Arrested After Crashing His Pickup in a Yard
(Creston) A Union County man faces alcohol-related charges after crashing his pickup in a yard in Creston. According to the Creston Police Department, the accident happened at 4:12 this morning at Cherry Street and Summit. Following the investigation, the Officer arrested 21-year-old Andrew Frederick Weis for OWI. Authorities say Wies...
Et cetera : MIYBT Members Earn Scholarships
Mid-Iowa Youth Beef Team (MIYBT) members, Olivia Hanson (Union High School), Ryan Hosek (North Tama High School), William Kroneman (Benton Community High School), Kaylynn Murty (South Tama High School), and Adelynn Sienknecht (North Tama High School) each earned a $2,000 Iowa Youth Beef Team (IYBT) Scholarship from the Iowa Cattlemen's Foundation. Each member is also awarded an additional $500 for earning their Masters of Beef Advocacy (MBA) certification.
Lenox baseball carrying 'high standard' into new season
(Lenox) -- The Lenox baseball team was one of the final 16 left in Class 1A last year and hopes to make another postseason run. The first step in that quest begins Tuesday when the Tigers face Sidney in their season-opener. Like every other baseball coach in the state, head coach Trevor Luther has had to work around the overlap between the spring and summer seasons. However, Coach Luther feels his team is ready to attack a promising 2024 season.
Government : Benton-Iowa Decat & FFCPPC Agenda
Benton-Iowa Decat & Flourishing Families Community Partnership for Protecting Children. Call to Order & Welcome & Introductions / Chair -M. Ford / Information. Approval and Additions of the Agenda / Chair - M. Ford / Action Item. Motion:. 2nd:. Discussion:. Approval of Previous Minutes (4-18-24) / Chair - M. Ford...
Creston Police Report Theft Arrest
(Creston) Creston Police arrested 56-year-old Jorge Luis Gonzalez, of Lorimor, Iowa, at the Creston Vet Clinic on a Union County Warrant for 5th-degree Theft. Officers transported Gonzalez to the Union County Jail. Authorities released Gonzalez after he posted the $300 cash bond.
Mount Ayr Wins Lenox Class 1A Regional: ACGC Second
(Lenox) Mount Ayr captured the team title at the Class 1A Girl’s Regional Golf Tournament at Lenox on Friday with a 380. ACGC advances to the regional final with a 493. Southwest Valley rounded out the team standings with a 508. The top six individuals include Jaylee Shaffer, Mount...
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