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(Council Bluffs) Five Cass County, Iowa residents were arrested on federal indictments charging Conspiracy to Distribute Fentanyl. The U.S. Attorney’s Office for the Southern District of Iowa says the arrests are the result of a six-month investigation into a series of fentanyl overdose cases occurring in Cass and Shelby Counties. The investigation identified a fentanyl distribution network that covered Western Iowa and Eastern Nebraska. The investigation into this distribution network remains ongoing.

CASS COUNTY, Iowa (WOWT) - Several residents of Cass County have been arrested for fentanyl-related crimes. According to the United States Attorney Richard Westphal of the Southern District of Iowa, five people were arrested for conspiracy to distribute fentanyl after a six-month investigation. The investigation allegedly revealed a fentanyl distribution...

(Adair Co.) The Fontanelle Police Department arrested 28-year-old Zakery Dean Sickles, of Fontanelle, on Wednesday on a warrant charging him with four counts of Sexual Abuse 2nd Degree and four counts of Lascivious Acts with a Child. Sickles was held in the Adair County Jail on $300,000 cash only bond.

COUNCIL BLUFFS, Iowa — Playing on their home field against some of the best teams from across the river, Lewis Central stood their ground and held off Bellevue West, 14-13, to win the NebPreps 7v7 Championship Saturday afternoon. Curtis Witte's interception in the final minute of the game sealed...

(Red Oak) Red Oak Police on Wednesday arrested 32-year-old Logan Matthew Hughes of Red Oak in the 1400 block of N. 5th Street for Domestic Abuse Assault, 1st Offense. Officers transported Hughes to the Montgomery County Jail and held him on no bond.

CASS COUNTY, Neb. — Five Cass County, Iowa, residents were arrested Friday for conspiracy to distribute fentanyl, according to the Department of Justice. The five arrested on federal indictments were 19-year-old Mason Blaine Loudermilk of Atlantic, Iowa; 28-year-old Chase Daniel Jahnke of Lewis, Iowa; 26-year-old Kelsi Marie Thurman of Lewis, Iowa; 25-year-old Colby Ray Clarken of Atlantic, Iowa; and 19-year-old Collin Jacob Clarken of Atlantic, Iowa, according to court documents.

(Griswold) Griswold Schools Superintendent Dave Henrichs says the Governor recently signed legislation providing school safety funds for eligible schools. Shared Schools Superintendent Dave Henrichs admits the details remain sketchy; he does know that every eligible school could receive a $50,000 grant. Henrichs says the district will complete the survey and...

The Atlantic Chamber Ambassadors were hosted by Nishna Valley Family YMCA on Thursday, June 23rd, 2022, to view the new splash pad/sun deck area as well as celebrate new staff. The Ambassadors were introduced to a few new staff members who have shifted roles and joined the YMCA since the...

(Elk Horn) The Exira-EHK school board took care of a number of routine items during their June meeting. Superintendent Trevor Miller says Kids in the Village is up and running inside the school. The Board has formally approved a lease agreement for the daycare. “It opened June 1st and they have around 15 kids. Getting the quirks out, but it’s going well and it’s good. It helps out the community and it’s a good partnership with our district.”

(Red Oak) -- Efforts are underway in Red Oak to compile community input and housing needs. During its regular meeting Monday, the Red Oak City Council received an update from Red Oak Mayor Shawnna Silvius on the Community Heart and Soul and Housing Readiness Assessment programs. Silvius tells KMA News that committees have been selected for both programs. She says the housing assessment -- through the Iowa Economic Development Authority and Iowa State University -- will involve members from all parts of the community in identifying housing needs.

Funeral services for James Haag, 63, of Orient, will be held on Tuesday, June 28, 2022, at 10:30 a.m. at the Lamb Funeral Home in Greenfield with burial in the Greenfield Cemetery. A luncheon will follow the burial at the Orient United Methodist Church. The Lamb Funeral Home in Greenfield is in charge of the professional arrangements. Online condolences may be left to the family at www.lambfuneralhomes.com.

(Essex) With a 10-0 victory over Stanton on Friday evening the Griswold Tigers won the softball title at the Corner Conference Tournament. Karly Millikan went and Joey Reynolds each had three hits and two RBI. Brenna Rossell had a three hit game as well. Makenna Askeland had two hits and drove in one run. Millikan got the win in the circle with seven strikeouts. She allowed three hits.

(Red Oak) -- Despite significant setbacks, project leaders are hopeful of finding a new funding source for work that has ground to a halt on an affordable housing complex in Red Oak. During its regular meeting Monday night, the Red Oak City Council received an update on the situation with...

(Harlan) Harlan held off Atlantic in the first game, and the Trojans won the nightcap in a slugfest at Harlan on Thursday night. A storm swept through Atlantic on June 7, halting the game in the top of the fourth between these two Hawkeye Ten Conference rivals. The contest resumed on Thursday night, with Harlan leading 2-1.

The Adair-Casey/Guthrie Center Baseball and Softball lose in both double header games at Van Meter Thursday night. ACGC baseball loses to Van Meter in game 1 by a score of 16 to 7 and lose in game 2 by a score of 16 to 5. Charger fans got to see multiple freshman throw some innings including Payton Policky, Jackson Pfrang and Blaise Dorsey. Their record is now (8-14) overall and (4-11) in conference. ACGC baseball will make up postponed games with a double header at Madrid today at 5pm and 7pm.

Date: July 19-24, 2022Location: Red Oak, IowaLink for more information: https://www.kmaland.…

(Montgomery Co.) A Stanton woman turned herself in to the Montgomery County Sheriff’s Office on a warrant for Abandonment/Neglect of a Dependent Person. The Sheriff’s Office says 31-year-old Stormey L. Dykes was arrested at 11:48 a.m. today (Wednesday). The warrant stems from an incident in rural Stanton that occurred on March 21st. Dykes was processed at the Montgomery County Jail and released after posting 10-percent of the $10,000 bond.

(KMAland) -- Griswold won the Corner Conference, Audubon, AHSTW, Mt Ayr and Woodbine all pitched shutouts, MSTM kept rolling and more from Friday in KMAland softball. Griswold broke open a 2-0 game with a five-run fourth inning and added three more in the fifth to capture the Corner Conference Tournament championship.