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Onawa man charged with murder of wife
ONAWA, Iowa (KCAU) — A man has been arrested for the murder of his wife in Onawa, authorities said. Jamie Allen, 48, has been charged with first-degree murder for the Friday death of his wife Stacey Allen, 47. Monona County authorities were alerted of a shooting May 10 around...
May 1, 1930 | The Tekamah Tornado
Because Nebraska is so rural, tornadoes directly impacting towns are a rarity. Some notable exceptions include the Herman tornado of 1899, the Easter Sunday tornadoes of 1913, the Primrose tornado of 1965, the Omaha tornado of 1975, the Grand Island tornadoes of 1980, and more. One more can be added to that list, the May 1, 1930 Tekamah tornado.
Lo-Ma's Anderson a serious contender for 1A 100 meter dash title
(Logan) -- The owner of Class 1A's top 100 meter dash time heading into the 2024 State Track & Field Championships hails from Logan-Magnolia. William Anderson narrowly missed making the state field in the 100 last year but enters this year as one of the favorites to capture championship glory.
Second MARC event set for KMAland tornado victims
(Council Bluffs) -- Assistance is still available for KMAland residents recently struck by disaster. Another Multi-Agency Resource Center, or MARC event takes place Tuesday from 4-to-7 p.m. at the Mount Crescent Ski Area, 17025 Snowhill Lane in Honey Creek. Officials say the MARC is a one-stop shop for disaster survivor information, referrals and service delivery. Tuesday's MARC is open to victims of the April 26th and May 6th tornado events in Pottawattamie, Shelby and Harrison counties. In a recent interview with KMA News, Pottawattamie County Public Relations Manager Carl Carlsen urged all individuals touched by the recent storms to visit the MARC.
FEMA opens two disaster recovery centers for tornado victims
The Federal Emergency Management Agency has opened two disaster recovery centers to provide direct assistance for those impacted by the April 26 tornadoes. A press release stated the FEMA centers, which are in Douglas and Washington counties, will be open daily until further notice. Recovery specialists from FEMA and the...
‘Hardly anything that was salvageable’ - Uncertainties for Decatur, NE museum after fire
DECATUR, Neb. (KTIV) - Those in charge of the museum in Decatur, Nebraska are unsure of what they will do after a fire severely damaged the building and its artifacts. The search continues for the cause of a fire that gutted the northeast Nebraska museum over the weekend. Firefighters were...
IRS announces tax relief for taxpayers impacted by severe storms, straight-line winds, and tornadoes in Nebraska
OMAHA, Neb. — The Internal Revenue Service announced today tax relief for individuals and businesses in Nebraska that were affected by severe storms, straight-line winds, and tornadoes that began on April 25, 2024. These taxpayers now have until Sept. 3, 2024, to file various federal individual and business tax returns and make tax payments.
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