Page County officials and community members gathered Friday, May 1, outside the Page County Courthouse to recognize Law Day.
- Bryan Clark
Essex students recently learned about local careers on wheels
- Rachel.George
Denise Leach of Tabor won a top prize in the Iowa Lottery's “Red Hot 7s” scratch game. She purchased her winning ticket at Casey's in Shenandoah.
- JEFF REINITZ
We've compiled pictures of different weapons that have come up during criminal investigations in Northeast Iowa in recent years.
- Scott Stewart
The Community Foundation for Western Iowa recently added three new board members: Jenny Barnett, Rick Killion and Janet Whitson.
Forbes reports gambling can be a potentially harmful and severe addiction with the ability to negatively impact your personal and professional life.
A nurse who landed a job at Iowa’s Shenandoah Medical Center after being fired by four Nebraska hospitals is now facing charges for the alleged theft of controlled substances.
"It's just really a win-win for area employers," Iowa Western's Natalie Harris said of apprenticeships. "The apprentices get to earn while they learn, and employers get a highly skilled workforce."
Page County officials will receive a commemorative American Flag Friday from the Iowa State Bar Association
OneSource Restoration broke ground Friday on its new office in New Market
Council Bluffs Mayor Jill Shudak reads a proclamation declaring National Apprenticeship Week in the city during a visit to Kinney Hall at Iowa Western Community College on Thursday, April 23, 2026.
Council Bluffs Mayor Jill Shudak delivers remarks for National Apprenticeship Week in the city during a visit to Kinney Hall at Iowa Western Community College on Thursday, April 23, 2026.
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Barry Jurgensen share the history of the Underground Railroad in Iowa at the Hitchcock Nature Center in Honey Creek for the “Iowa’s America 250 Scenic Byways Road Trip” series.
Shenandoah's Disability Awareness Walk takes place May 2
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The goal is to rehabilitate and train dogs so they may be adopted and find good homes, but the Clarinda prison dog program also offers many benefits to incarcerated handlers.
I thought the weather would ruin our plans. It ended up changing my perspective.
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Clarinda Foundation grant applications are now available
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Black Friday is fast approaching, and shoppers are gearing up. The National Retail Federation expects more than 183 million people to shop over the weekend spanning Thanksgiving to Cyber Monday this year. But fraudsters are preparing for Black Friday too, looking for opportunities to steal your money or personal information. Before you dive into holiday...
Brennan Dolan, cultural resources team lead and tribal liaison for the Iowa Department of Transportation, discusses the “Iowa’s America 250 Scenic Byways Road Trip” series t the Hitchcock Nature Center in Honey Creek on Saturday, April 11, 2026.
Barry Jurgensen, Midwest regional manager of the National Underground Railroad Network to Freedom, discusses the story of John Williamson in Council Bluffs during a presentation at the Hitchcock Nature Center in Honey Creek on Saturday, April 11, 2026.
Brennan Dolan, cultural resources team lead and tribal liaison for the Iowa Department of Transportation, discusses the Underground Railroad's connection to America 250 themes at the Hitchcock Nature Center in Honey Creek on Saturday, April 11, 2026.
Barry Jurgensen, Midwest regional manager of the National Underground Railroad Network to Freedom, discusses walking from Nebraska City, Neb., to Chicago during a presentation at the Hitchcock Nature Center in Honey Creek on Saturday, April 11, 2026.
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Iowa has 13 species of bumble bees, including five of seven priority targeted species, based on observations from volunteers across the state contributing to the national Bumble Bee Atlas.
Studio 5 Beauty Bar held a ribbon cutting and open house Monday, April 13, at their location in Essex.