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Shen school board finalizes fiscal '25 budget
(Shenandoah) -- Shenandoah's School District is among those completing the fiscal 2025 budget process. By unanimous vote at a special meeting late Wednesday afternoon, the Shenandoah School Board approved the district's budget for next fiscal year, with a property tax levy of $13.97 per thousand dollars valuation. That's up $1.90 per thousand over the current fiscal year. Shenandoah School Superintendent Dr. Kerri Nelson tells KMA News the increase is due to a jump in the district's cash reserve levy to cover ongoing special education costs.
Shenandoah targets more demo projects
(Shenandoah) -- Four more properties are targeted for demolition in Shenandoah. By unanimous vote Tuesday evening, the Shenandoah City Council approved the solicitation of bids for tearing down or cleaning up city-owned properties at 809 5th Avenue, 301 College Street, 212 East Lowell Avenue and 211 West Sheridan Avenue. Speaking on KMA's "Morning Line" program Wednesday morning, Shenandoah Mayor Roger McQueen says it's all part of the city's proactive efforts to address nuisance properties.
Red Oak suspect booked on theft charges
(Red Oak) -- A suspect is in custody in connection with a Red Oak theft investigation. Red Oak Police say 29-year-old Tylor Daniel Fine of Red Oak was arrested Tuesday morning for 2nd degree theft. The arrest took place in the 100 block of East Nuckols Street at around 9:45 a.m. Fine is being held in the Montgomery County Jail on $5,000 bond.
Shen council adopts police residency amendment
(Shenandoah) -- Shenandoah Police may now hire part-time out-of-state law enforcement officers. Two months of continuing debate came to an abrupt end Tuesday night, as the Shenandoah City Council unanimously approved the second reading of an amendment to the city's police residency ordinance. Council members Kim Swank and Toni Graham--both originally opposed to the amendment--switched their votes from the first reading two weeks ago in Tuesday night's roll call.
Red Oak Man in custody on Felony Drug Charges
(Red Oak) Red Oak Police arrested a man on Tuesday with multiple Police Department warrants in connection with felony drug charges. Police arrested 28-year-old Nikolus Brenton Schooling at the Montgomery County Law Enforcement Center for Felony Drug Trafficking Methamphetamine, Intent to Manufacture/Deliver a Schedule 1 Narcotic, Controlled Substance Violation, and Drug Stamp Violations. Officers transported Schooling to the Montgomery County Jail and held him on a $45,000.00 bond.
Gibson retires as Shen Vets Museum director
(Shenandoah) -- Shenandoah's Veterans Memorial Museum is saying goodbye to its first director. George Gibson, the museum's curator since its inception nearly 15 years ago, is retiring. Shenandoah's Chamber and Industry Association paid tribute to Gibson with a special coffee Wednesday morning. A U.S. Army veteran, Gibson established the museum originally located on the Old Armory's top floor in 2010. Gibson recalls approaching the armory's board of directors with the request for a lasting tribute to the area's veterans.
Market at the Mill makes Thursday debut
(Shenandoah) -- Shenandoah celebrates the renaissance of a venerable downtown building with a big event Thursday night. Exhibitors from all over the region are participating in the first-ever Market at the Mill from 4-to-7 p.m. Margaret Brady is owner of MALOJA, Incorporated, the organization spearheading the renovation of the former Johnson Brothers Mill Building. Brady says approximately 28 vendors selling various products will occupy the building's first floor on opening night. Thursday's event marks the first major development since renovation efforts began two years ago. In a March interview with KMA News, Brady says Market at the Mill is part of an overall vision for the facility--and downtown activities.
15-year-old driver of stolen car involved in police chase, Northboro crash faces multiple charges
WORCESTER - The driver behind the wheel during a wild chase that ended in a crash was just 15 years old.The Lawrence teen faces a long list of charges, including failing to stop for police, speeding and unlicensed operation.Police said the Lexus was stolen in Peabody. The driver avoided police in Natick and other MetroWest towns. The State Police Air Wing began tracking the car, which traveled west on Route 9 and onto 495 North. State Police were alerted and caught up with the car near Route 117 in Bolton and began tracing the car.The driver headed onto Route 290 West and, according to police, collided with two vehicles on the ramp before being stopped by stop sticks set up by police on the highway. The car hit the sticks and then hit a third vehicle before stopping on the median strip. Two passengers in the Lexus had minor injuries and were transported to the hospital. One of the passengers, Kyen Perez, 20, of Fitchburg, will also face charges. The second passenger, a 20-year-old woman, was treated and released. The teen's name has not been released because of his
New KMA program "Memories from the field" to air on Saturday mornings
(KMA land) -- There is a new Saturday Morning program coming to KMA, called Memories from the Field, it will air at 7:30 every Saturday on your KMA stations, and Wade Kisner came on the KMA Morning show to discuss the program. Memories from the Field will be a collection...
AHSTW Boy’s Track Captures Team Victory at Fremont-Mills
(Tabor, IA) – At Fremont-Mills High School on Tuesday night, the AHSTW Boy’s track and field team was able to earn a team victory with 169 total points. The Vikings featured a total of six individual first-place finalists and three team events also came in first place overall on the evening.
Red Oak Woman Pleads Guilty to Meth Conspiracy
(Red Oak) The U.S. Attorney’s Office for the Northern District of Iowa says Ann Sulsberger, 49, from Red Oak, pled guilty on April 18th in federal court in Sioux City to one count of conspiracy to distribute methamphetamine. At the plea hearing, evidence showed that between April 2023 and...
Highway 34 work planned in Red Oak
(Red Oak) -- Red Oak officials are reminding motorists of continuing construction on Highway 34. City officials say construction crews are closing the southern half of the intersection of 34 and 4th Street Tuesday to prepare for widening 34. The closure is expected to last three-to-four work weeks as crews remove paving and old storm pipe, then install new piping, and prep and pour new pavement. Repairs are also scheduled for eastbound 34 from Highway 48 to Eastern Avenue over the next few weeks.
Marlin L. Green, 83, of Shenandoah, Iowa
Nishna Valley Funeral and Cremation Service - Shenandoah, Iowa. Memorials:In lieu of flowers, memorials in Marlin's name will be designated by the family. Funeral Home:Nishna Valley Funeral and Cremation Service - Shenandoah, IA. Interment:. Notes:Marlin entered into eternal life on Sunday, April 21, 2024. Remembrances and condolences may be shared...
East Mills High School to host Southwest Iowa Technical Career Hub
(Hastings) -- Southwest Iowa Technical Career Hub (SWITCH), East Mills CSD, and Southwest Regional STEM Hub are hosting a Regional STEM Festival at the East Mills Elementary/SWITCH location, 58962 380th St. Hastings, IA. The festival will be on Wednesday, May 1st, from 5:30 to 7 p.m. and Kattie Lewis came...
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