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Denison parents allegedly leave kids at home while traveling to Oklahoma
DENISON, Iowa (KTIV) - Two Denison parents have been charged with child endangerment after two separate incidents, including leaving two children at home, unsupervised during a trip to Oklahoma. Josephine Hazelwood and Cody Hutchison have been charged with two counts of child endangerment. The first incident took place Thursday, May...
Iowa DOT worker killed in construction zone crash on I-80 in Pottawattamie County
POTTAWATTAMIE COUNTY, Iowa — One person was killed in a crash on Interstate 80 Thursday morning. The crash happened near a construction zone outside of the town of Weston. The Iowa State Patrol says 41-year-old Clifford Miller, of Pennsylvania, tried to pass a semitruck in the eastbound lanes around 9:15 a.m. ISP says Miller, a USP driver, hit 36-year-old Matthew Dickerson of Neola as he was doing patch work in the left lane.
ADM boys 4x200 relay team sets all-time record in Iowa state track meet title win
It was supposed to come down to top-seeded Harlan versus 2-seed Adel-De Soto-Minburn in the Class 3A boys 4x200 relay for the Iowa state title. Friday’s race had all the makings of a photo finish: A sunny track with little wind, two squads led by some of the best football players in the...
Atlantic, LC, Harlan, Plattsmouth alums honored on All-ARC softball teams
(KMAland) -- Four former KMAlanders have been honored as All-American Rivers Conference softball players. Atlantic alum Olivia Engler (Luther) and former Lewis Central star Haley Bach (Central) were named to the first team. Harlan grad Morgan Schaben (Central) is a second team honoree, and Plattsmouth alum Paige Druskis (Buena Vista) was named an honorable mention.
Minden, Iowa's request for FEMA funding following tornadoes approved
MINDEN, Iowa — The mayor of Minden, where two tornadoes have hit in less than two weeks, is asking for urgent help from the federal government. Damage assessments conducted by Pottawattamie County officials revealed more than $12 million worth of property damage in Minden alone. Around 90% of the town's business district and 40% of residential homes were completely destroyed after an EF-3 tornado hit on Friday, April 26.
Iowa tornadoes: Biden declares federal disaster for eight counties
(WOWT) - More than two weeks after a deadly tornado devastated the small town of Minden, Iowa, President Biden has officially declared a federal disaster in eight counties working to recover. Pottawattamie, Mills, and Shelby counties are among those now elligible for financial assistance from the federal government, including grants...
Harlan Boy’s Track Looks to Break Even More Records After Historical Performance Last Week
(Harlan, IA) – The Harlan boys track team defied expectations last Thursday as multiple events went in their favor. Harlan’s boys competed to the top of their levels and just about every athlete was able to earn their personal best on the evening. Head Coach Sam Brummer says that “they preach competition” and wants his boys’ competitive edge to push into the blue oval.
Audubon County Sharing Veterans Affairs Administrator
(Audubon) Audubon County now has a new Veterans Affairs Administrator. Supervisor Chairman Heath Hanson says veterans needing assistance can now go to the Armory. Hanson says the county shares Beth Watson, Veterans Affairs Administrator at Guthrie County. The Audubon County Veterans Affairs Commission assists eligible veterans and their family members...
Audubon County Board of Supervisors Discuss Increased Wind Turbine Setbacks
(Audubon) The Audubon County Board of Supervisors is expected to act on increased setbacks next week for the future construction of the Wind Farm in southern Audubon County. Last fall, the supervisors received requests to address the setbacks, particularly from non-participants. Audubon County Board of Supervisor Chairman Heath Hanson says...
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