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Victim of Fatal Hancock House Fire Identified
(Hancock) The victim of the fatal house fire in Hancock has been identified as 63-year-old Jarvis Tresler. The Pottawattamie County Sheriff’s Office says the cause of the fire remains under investigation. The Hancock, Oakland and Avoca Fire Departments were called to 328 E Kimball Street just after 3:00 a.m....
Roger W. Sieck, 79, of Walnut, Iowa
Location:In the Community Room at the Walnut Community Center. Roger W. Sieck, 79, of Walnut, Iowa, went to be with his Lord and Savior Saturday, March 30, 2024, at his home. A Celebration of Life Memorial service will be held at a 11:30 a.m., Sunday, April 28th in the Community Room at the Walnut Community Center. A time of lunch and fellowship will immediately follow the service.
Former Harlan Middle School Teacher Pleads Guilty to Two Adjudication Charges
(Harlan) A former Harlan Middle School Teacher plead guilty to two adjudication charges: Nonfelonius Misconduct in Office (Count 1) and Purchase/Possession Depiction of Minor in Sex Act 1st Offense (Count 2). According to court records, Eric Croghan, 32, received a one year suspended prison sentence on count one, and a...
Riverside Girl’s Soccer Making Strides at History this Season
(Oakland, IA) – The Riverside Bulldogs girl’s soccer team is making historic strides this season after beating East Sac County last week 2-1. This game not only featured the first two goals of the season for the Bulldogs but the first win for the Riverside girl’s program in over five years as they now sit at 1-6. Head Coach Kayla Harris credits the girls for their hard work and how they come out determined to get better every day.
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...
Update: Tornado Watch for All of Southwest Iowa
(Omaha) A Tornado Watch is in effect until 7:00 p.m. for Fremont, Harrison, Mills, Monona, Montgomery, Page, Pottawattamie, Shelby and Woodbury counties. A Tornado Watch is in effect until 9:00 p.m. for Adair, Adams, Audubon, Carroll, Cass, Guthrie, Ringgold, Taylor and Union.
Updated: Community Foundation Spring Grant Recipients in Southwest Iowa
(Area) Community Foundations in Cass, Audubon, Crawford, Fremont, Harrison, Mills, Montgomery, Page and Shelby Counties announced their Spring Grant Recipients. The Cass County Community Foundation awarded $145,696.77 to Cass County nonprofit organizations and community projects during its Spring 2024 Grant Cycle. The following organizations are Spring 2024 Grant Recipients:. The...
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