Emerson, IA Municipal and More

partner publisher · 39.9K followers

Shen council, couple debate nuisance issue

(Shenandoah) -- Shenandoah officials are urging a local couple to leave what's deemed a nuisance property--citing safety concerns. James and Deborah Lewis updated the Shenandoah City Council Tuesday night on the progress of a nuisance property at 805 5th Avenue. Deborah Lewis told the council the couple is waiting on a credit report for a loan to fund the property's renovation.

Shenandoah, IA · 19h

The Coconut Mama

Nebraska city loses 2 supermarkets in one day as regional chain pulls back

Nebraska has another entry in the growing list of grocery chains closing stores in 2026. Two Family Fare supermarkets in Omaha closed October 30, ending service in separate parts of…

Omaha, NE · 4d

KMTV 3 News Now

Iowa's dental care crisis 'unacceptable'

Council Bluffs, IA · 20h

Western Iowa Today

Montgomery County Supervisors Canvass General Election, Approve Claims and Cubby’s License Change

(Red Oak) At Tuesday’s meeting, the Montgomery County Supervisors canvassed the 2026 General Election held on November 3. County Auditor Jill Ozuna noted the high turnout for the mid-term election. The Supervisors approved the 2026-2027 Certification of the 2026 General Election. The Supervisors also approved the post-audit report and...

Montgomery County, IA · 1d

WOWT

partner publisher · 73.8K followers

Douglas County judge awards temporary eligibility to Creighton’s Brody Robinson

OMAHA, Neb. (WOWT) - Creighton guard Brody Robinson was granted an injunction shortly before Tuesday’s game at Kansas State, making him eligible to play temporarily. Douglas County District Court Judge Molly Keane awarded the temporary restraining order. He can play for Creighton for the next 10 days under the ruling, which includes Sunday’s game vs. Iowa in Des Moines and their Nov. 18 contest against Bethune-Cookman. His next hearing date is Nov. 20.

Omaha, NE · 18h

Moneywise

Farmers denied Nebraska mom her husband's $350K life policy, offered $17,360 instead. A jury awarded her $11.3M

Take extra precautions with life insurance applications, or pay the price at the worst time possible.

Omaha, NE · 6d

bleedingheartland.com

Recount set for Iowa House district 19

Only one Iowa legislative race was recount-close this year: House district 19, covering part of Council Bluffs. Unofficial results put Republican State Representative Brent Siegrist 39 votes ahead of Democratic challenger Ben Larson: 5,157 votes to 5,118 (50.1 percent to 49.8 percent). Larson requested a recount. Pottawattamie County Auditor Mary...

Iowa · 23h

decorhint.com

Long Before Interstates, Drivers Crossed Nebraska On This Historic Brick Highway You Can Still Walk Today

Roughly three miles of red brick laid by hand in 1920 and 1921 still carry cars across a quiet corner of Nebraska. Nobody roped it off, either. Those same bricks once rumbled under early motorists chasing the Pacific on America’s first coast-to-coast highway. County crews set them over a concrete base, and much of that work is still holding a century later.

Omaha, NE · 22h

Western Iowa Today

Kwik Star Submits Site Plan for Proposed Atlantic Gas Station and Convenience Store

(Atlantic) Kwik Star has submitted a commercial site plan for a proposed gas station, car wash, and food service location at 1500 East 7th Street in Atlantic for review by the Planning and Zoning Commission. The Atlantic Planning and Zoning Commission will meet on Tuesday, November 10, at 5:30 p.m., at the City Council Chambers to review and take action on Kwik Star’s commercial plan.

Atlantic, IA · 2d

kmaland.com

Mills County board backs first reading of EMS essential service resolution

(Glenwood) -- Mills County officials have taken the first steps towards setting a special election for early next year on a funding mechanism for emergency medical services in the county. At its regular meeting Tuesday morning, the Mills County Board of Supervisors held a public hearing and unanimously approved the...

Mills County, IA · 1d

KMTV 3 News Now

Rural Iowa's mental health gap: Help can be an hour away

Leaders in Cass County, Iowa are putting their heads together to address gaps in rural mental health. Southwest Iowa Reporter Ryan Gamboa sat down with leaders getting creative to find solutions.

Cass County, IA · 2d

KMTV 3 News Now

2,000 wait for dental care as Council Bluffs clinic breaks ground

A Council Bluffs clinic has 2,000 people — including 400 kids — on a waiting list for dental care. The CEO calls the need among low-income neighbors "unacceptable" as the nonprofit plans an expansion.

Council Bluffs, IA · 20h

Western Iowa Today

Atlantic Planning and Zoning Commission Approves Kwik Star Site Plan for East 7th Street Development

(Atlantic) The Atlantic Planning and Zoning Commission unanimously approved the commercial site plan for a proposed Kwik Star gas station, car wash, and food service facility at 1500 East 7th Street in Atlantic. The commission met Tuesday, November 10, at City Hall to review the company’s proposed development plan.

Atlantic, IA · 11h

Des Moines Business Record

Iowa Finance Authority awards nearly $9 million in tax credits for affordable housing

The Iowa Finance Authority Board of Directors has awarded nearly $9 million in federal housing tax credits and nearly $66 million in tax-exempt bond financing to support the development of 595 affordable rental homes in four Iowa communities. The projects include 240 new apartments at Crescent Heights Apartment Homes in Council Bluffs, 112 apartments at The Wilmac in Dubuque, 87 apartments at Rath Fifteen 15 in Waterloo and 156 new apartments at Central at 8th in West Des Moines. The Dubuque and Waterloo projects will convert existing buildings into apartments, while the Council Bluffs and West Des Moines developments will involve new construction. The awards were made through the federal 4% Low-Income Housing Tax Credit program, which helps finance affordable rental housing for income-qualified households. The authority received six applications requesting more than $14 million in annual tax credits and nearly $104 million in tax-exempt bonds.

West Des Moines, IA · 2d

kmaland.com

KMAland election officials highlight voter turnouts

(Red Oak-Glenwood) -- KMAland election officials are pleased with voter turnout from last week's midterm election. Multiple county boards of supervisors Tuesday morning canvassed the results from last Tuesday's general elections, including in both Montgomery County and Mills County. Statewide, the Iowa Secretary of State's office says voter turnout was the highest in over 30 years, with more than 63% of registered voters casting a ballot last week. Calling the turnout "amazing," Montgomery County Auditor Jill Ozuna says the 2026 midterms saw a significant jump in participation from the 2022 midterms in Montgomery County.

Montgomery County, IA · 1d

Western Iowa Today

Cass County Completes Post-Election and Administrative Audits; No Issues Affecting Election Outcomes Found

(Cass Co.) Cass County has successfully completed its postelection and administrative audits following the November 3, 2026, General Election. Both audits confirmed the accuracy of the election results, with no issues identified that affected the outcome of any race. The post-election audit was conducted Friday, November 6, 2026, pursuant to...

Cass County, IA · 1d

kjan.com

Cass County Environmental Control Agency Audit Report

Gronewold, Bell, Kyhnn & Co. P.C. released an audit report on the Cass County Environmental Control Agency. The Agency had total revenues of $1,364,200 for the year ended June 30, 2026 which included solid waste fees of $1,105,800, county and city assessments of $157,500 and recyclable fees of $24,600. Expenses...

Cass County, IA · 1d

KMTV 3 News Now

partner publisher · 34.2K followers

All Care Health Center breaks ground on Council Bluffs dental facility

All Care Health Center broke ground Monday morning on a new dental facility in Council Bluffs. It will eventually serve 8,000 patients per year.

Council Bluffs, IA · 2d

WHO 13

State audit finds accounting errors, payroll overpayments in Harrison County

HARRISON COUNTY, Iowa — A state audit identified 19 findings involving Harrison County’s handling of taxpayer money, including accounting errors, payroll overpayments and inconsistent reviews of sheriff’s accounts. Thirteen findings were repeated from the previous year, according to the report released Monday by Iowa Auditor of State Rob Sand. The audit covers the fiscal year […]

Harrison County, IA · 2d

decorhint.com