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Meet the Candidates: Carol Vinton
(Glenwood) -- KMA News continues its “Meet the Candidates” series, featuring the candidates running in key races in the June 4th Iowa Primaries. Today’s report turns to the second incumbent running for the Mills County Supervisor GOP nomination, Carol Vinton. After graduating from high school in Avoca,...
Morningside softball adding another Dasher sister from Plattsmouth
(Sioux City) -- The Morningside softball program will add another Dasher sister from Plattsmouth. Aimee Dasher is set to join her twin sister Abbie at the next level with the Mustangs. “I wanted to go somewhere that made me feel like I was wanted and felt like home,” Aimee Dasher...
Public Meeting on Forney Lake Management set for June 4th
(Hamburg) The Iowa Department of Natural Resources is hosting a public meeting to discuss past and future management of the 1,317-acre Forney Lake Wildlife Area in Fremont County. Staff with the Iowa DNR will give a presentation on Forney Lake, and then listen to comments and concerns from the public.
Shenandoah council hears concerns over 'Fremont Buried Channel Aquifer' project
(Shenandoah) -- Preliminary plans from the city of Shenandoah to tap into a buried channel aquifer in Fremont County faced opposition Tuesday night. Meeting in regular session, the Shenandoah City Council heard feedback from residents and impacted property owners during a public hearing regarding the potential land purchase of five to 10 acres roughly six miles west of town for the Fremont Buried Channel Aquifer project. The hearing is a state requirement when considering the purchase of actively farmed agricultural land, with the proposed project calling for drilling at least two wells into the aquifer near 190th Street and 355th Avenue. Joe Gutschenritter is one of three landowners notified by the city that portions of his farmland are being looked at for the project. Gutschenritter says one of his main concerns is how installing the wells would impact any irrigation of the active farmland around the area.
Sidney boys golf making first state tournament trip
(Sidney) -- After a few years of near misses, the Sidney boys golf team is about to make its first-ever trip to the Class 1A State Tournament. The Cowboys fell 33 strokes shy of qualifying in 2021, missed state by six strokes in 2022 and didn't reach districts in 2023. They finally got over the hump in 2024.
Meet the Candidates: Amber Farnan
(Glenwood) -- KMA News continues its "Meet the Candidates" series, featuring the candidates running in key races in the June 4th Iowa Primary. Today's report features the challenger running for the Mills County Auditor Republican nomination--Amber Farnan. Currently the Glenwood City Administrator and Finance Director, Farnan has previously worked as...
Essex star pitcher Burns taking talents to Southeast
(Essex) -- Another Burns sister is set to take her talents to the next level. Tori Burns recently committed and signed to pitch with Southeast Community College in Beatrice, Nebraska. Her decision follows the move from twin sister Brooke, who will play basketball for Des Moines Area Community College. “During...
Sidney council tabs McCarthy Trenching for Filmore Street reconstruction
(Sidney) -- Sidney officials have selected a contractor for a major street reconstruction effort. Meeting in regular session Monday night, the Sidney City Council opened two bids on the Filmore Street Reconstruction Project and, by a 4-0 vote, accepted the McCarthy Trenching, LLC proposal for roughly $3.7 million. Plans call for reconstructing Filmore from the downtown square out to 292nd Street near city limits, installing new paving and sidewalk on the south side of the road, and replacing the underlying infrastructure. Steve Windish is with Ulteig, the company tabbed by the city oversee the development and bidding of the project. While over the engineer's estimate, Windish says both bids checked out an initial review from their company.
Shenandoah schools consider unifying girls, boys sports under Mustangs nickname
(Shenandoah) -- Shenandoah school officials are exploring unifying their boys and girls sports teams under one mascot. During its regular meeting this week, the Shenandoah School Board heard a presentation from Activities Director Jon Weinrich regarding the potential change. Ever since girls' sports were introduced in the school district in the 1970s, Weinrich says they have used the Fillies nickname. Now, Weinrich tells KMA News the school district's leadership team is considering combining the school's boys' and girls' sports teams under the nickname of Mustangs.
Omaha man booked for child endangerment, assault
(Glenwood) -- An Omaha man was arrested on multiple charges in Glenwood Monday. The Glenwood Police Department says 36-year-old Delon Buford was arrested for child endangerment, domestic abuse assault, and interference with official acts. Buford was taken to the Mills County Jail and held without bond until seen by a...
Shenandoah's Spangler ready to compete at state golf tournament
(Shenandoah) -- The Shenandoah boys golf team will have representation at the state tournament for the first time since 2017 on Monday and Tuesday. Senior Jade Spangler — after a narrow miss as a junior — qualified earlier this week for the Class 2A state tournament. “It means...
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