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Riverside girls coming off first win in six years, continuing to grow
(Oakland) -- The Riverside girls soccer is eager to build off the program's first win in 2,177 days. The Bulldogs (1-5) entered Saturday on a 31-match losing streak, with last win on May 8th, 2018, when they defeated Logan-Magnolia. They went 0-11 in 2019, did not have a team in 2020, went 0-12 in 2021 and did not field a team in the past two seasons before reviving the program this season.
Need for Secondary Facility for Activities Discussed at Atlantic School Board Meeting
(Atlantic) Dan Vargason, Atlantic High School Spanish Teacher and Coach, spoke to the Atlantic School Board Wednesday evening about the need for a secondary facility for activities. Vargason said this is something they have been talking about for awhile, but the need is becoming more urgent. Vargason said another issue...
Montgomery County Deputies Arrest Man Wanted in Decatur County
(Red Oak) The Montgomery County Sheriff’s Office arrested 48-year-old Timothy Lee Hutchinson of Decatur County in the 1700 block of Highway 34. Deputies transported Hutchinson to the Montgomery County Jail on a Decatur County Warrant for violating his probation. He is held on no bond and is awaiting extradition to Decatur County.
Atlantic Police Report
(Atlantic) The Atlantic Police Department reports the following arrests from April 18th through April 23rd. Chad Arbuckle, 30, of Atlantic, was arrested April 18th for Theft 4th Degree. Edward Parrott, 30, of Council Bluffs, was arrested April 18th for Simple Assault. Jessica Blumberg, 37, of Atlantic, was arrested April 18th...
1 person dies in Iowa house fire early Friday morning
HANCOCK, Iowa — One person was found dead inside a home in Hancock, Iowa, after flames erupted. The Hancock Fire Department responded around 3:15 a.m. on Friday morning with help from Oakland and Avoca Fire. Fire crews put out the flames to the house in the area of Kimball...
Pottawattamie County Supervisors Approve Agreement to Install Activated Warning Beacons Near Lewis Township Fire and Rescue
(Pottawattamie Co) The Pottawattamie County Board of Supervisors approved an agreement for the Lewis Township Volunteer Fire Department Traffic Safety Improvement Program grant. A traffic study conducted in March of 2022 recommended that activated beacons be installed on Highway 92 and Cypress Avenue to warn traffic to provide a safer...
Cougar Boy’s Golf Wins CAM Invite as Riverside Girls Take First on Tuesday
(Anita, IA) – At Crestwood Hills Golf Club in Anita, the CAM boys were able to take first place overall after shooting 171 while the Riverside girls took first after shooting an even 200. Earning the top spot for the boys was Chase Jahde of CAM who shot a 38 on the day. Coming right behind him was Riverside’s Taven Moore who shot a 41 overall. On the girl’s side, Addison Brink shot a 39 for Riverside while CAM’s Jenna Platt shot 50 on the evening. You can find all the results below.
'Burns out the fuel': First responders fight fire with fire in Iowa wildland fires
COUNCIL BLUFFS, Iowa — It may seem counterproductive, setting fire when flames are already tearing through acres of land. It's actually a tactic known as back burning, and it's used to fight wildland fires. "It's a lot less dangerous for firefighters, and there are no resources lost," Chad Graeve,...
Western Iowa Bulldog Named "Most Beautiful"
(DES MOINES, Iowa) -- A bulldog from Oakland in Pottawattamie County, Iowa has been crowned the winner of Drake University's annual Most Beautiful Bulldog Contest. The dog, named "Pumpkin," will serve as the year-long mascot for the Drake Relays. The event this week in Des Moines, Iowa, is expected to attract the nation's top athletes in track and field. Many of the athletes are expected to compete in the Olympics.
East Pottawattamie County Extension Hosting Private Well Workshop
(Oakland) The East Pottawattamie County Extension office will host a free, one-hour learning session for private well owners on May 7th. The program will help attendees understand their well’s water quality and connect them to resources to manage their well. Did you know that Iowa has a unique funding...
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