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Everything can be found at Aunt Minnie's

Missouri Valley's Aunt Minnie: Everything is Here By Don Harrold News Editor Minnie Fisher has run a flower and gift shop in downtown Missouri Valley since 2013. The kids call her Aunt … more

8/19/26

MONDAMIN: This house in Mondamin could be too late to save.

Burnin' Down the House

Burnin’ Down the House Blighted property could meet spectacular end LEE ZION, EDITOR Harrison County Times-Reporter A house in Mondamin could be burned down to teach people a … more

8/19/26

The Dunlap Food Pantry exterior took extensive damage during the hail storm in early 2026.

Dunlap Food Pantry seeks Financial Help

Dunlap Community Food Pantry seeks support for hail-damaged building By Jill Schaben For the Harrison County Times-Reporter The Dunlap Community Food Pantry is asking for the … more

8/19/26

Senior Housing Units are available in Dunlap.

Dunlap Senior Housing continues mission

Dunlap Senior Housing apartments continue mission By Jill Schaben For the Harrison County Times-Reporter More than 50 years after Dunlap residents came together to establish affordable … more

8/19/26

Members of the Woodbine American Legion include in the front row, from left: Mark Westermeyer, Chris Lenning, Steve Harrington, Daniel Villatora, Gerald Grandstaff. Back row, Jeff Davis, John Kerger, Mike Dorland, Bob Hammitt, Dwight Mills, Tony Bantam.

Woodbine Legion donates to New Veterans Park

Woodbine Legion contributes $5,000 to new Veterans Honor Park Woodbine's Main Street and the American Legion Post #143 recently dedicated the new Veterans Honor Park. The American … more

8/19/26

Back to School Open House set for Aug. 19-20

Back to School Open House set for Aug. 19-20 It’s back to school time for the state of Iowa, as community school districts gear up for the 2026-27 school year that begins across the state on … more

8/19/26

Little Sioux Homecoming set for Aug. 22

Little Sioux Homecoming set for Aug. 22 The annual end-of-summer event has been set for Saturday, Aug. 22, as the 2026 Homecoming celebration has been set in Little Sioux. This community … more

8/19/26

Bible Study set for Sept.

Bible study will be held in Sept. The people of St. Anne’s Catholic Church in Logan to share coffee and the Bible. Rev. Jim Kirby will present “The Gospel According to John.” Also, … more

8/19/26

Supervisors take look at IT contracts

Supervisors looks at IT contracts Lee Zion, Editor Harrison County Times-Reporter Harrison County Supervisors decided to take a second look at its IT contracts, in light of the fact … more

8/19/26

A large crowd of people came out the morning of Aug. 11 for a special tshowing of “Spiderman.”

Special Adults get to see 'Spiderman'

Special adults get to see ‘Spiderman’ LEE ZION, EDITOR Harrison County Times-Reporter A special showing of “Spiderman” was held at the Rialto movie theater downtown. The … more

8/19/26

There was plenty of talent seen at hte 2025 Labor Day Music Fest held in Missouri Valley.

Labor Day Music Event set for Sept.

Labor Day Music Jamboree set for Sept. LEE ZION, EDITOR HarrisonCountyTimes-Reporter This Labor Day music jamboree will return to Missouri Valley for the third time. And who will be … more

8/19/26

School board members and others toured the school Monday evening to see the work done over the summer. Here they view the weight room. From left: Mike Tiffey, maintenance supervisor; Bridget Myler, school board; Lynn Goodrich, concerned citizen; John Ferris, school board; Chris; Gochenour, school superintendent; Carrie Watson, school board; and Jessie Dewaele, school board.

MV School Board Up Front

MV is up front with this proposal School board discusses parking spots LEE ZION, EDITOR Harrison County Times-Reporter This proposed fundraiser for Missouri Valley schools will … more

8/19/26

At left is John Cocking’s water bill, with all the information displayed. At right is his most recent bill, with most of that information missing. Cocking’s home address has been erased from both bills.

Resident gets Wierd Water Bill

Resident gets weird water bill You could be next LEE ZION, EDITOR Harrison County Times-Reporter John Cocking looks at two water bills, side by side. One of them doesn’t make … more

8/19/26

BIG #50: Willow Lake Nature Center (Woodbine) held their 50th year celebration on Aug. 15, as several families came to enjoy the day. Shown above, Hudson Blatchford, Walter Utman, Ruth Utman and Libby Blatchford are in the crowd making memories.

Willow Lake Nature Center turns 50

Willow Lake Nature Center celebrated 50 years on Aug. 15 more

8/19/26

Nikki Dooley attends the backpack event, flanked by her son Forest, at left, and Caitlynn, at right. Chloe Evarts helps out.

This Church has your Back (Pack)

Going to school? This church has your back(pack) LEE ZION, EDITOR Harrison County Times-Reporter “Why are you so shy?” Angie Aronson asks the 9-year-old as he walks in the door. … more

8/19/26

Mackenzie Stegeman, 12, reads “If You Give a Dog a Donut,” by Laura Numeroff, to Honey, 9, and Kahlua, 14 weeks.

Library Event Goes to the Dogs

Library event goes to the dogs LEE ZION, EDITOR Harrison County Times-Reporter A special day for Missouri Valley was also a special day for dogs. The Missouri Valley Gathering … more

8/19/26

2026 Old Settlers, Magnolia: Logan United Meithodist Church took first place honors in the church division.

Magnolia's Summertime Celebration

139 th Old Settlers Reunion Magnolia’s Summertime Celebration held Aug. 14-15, 2026 2026 Old Settlers Grand Marshalls, Magnolia: Gene and Karen Jacobsen, Magnolia … more

8/19/26

Brent Dillinger, .Co-owner of Loess Hills Memorials

MV Business Spotlight: 1st Thing We Do is Listen

MV Business Spotlight "The first thing we do is listen" — Brent Dillinger of Loess Hills Memorials By Don Harrold News Editor I expected the owner of a monument company to be cold, … more

8/11/26

Software problems stall Missouri Valley water bills

Software problems, city checks water bills by hand By Don Harrold Blair, Neb. News Editor Missouri Valley has not mailed a water bill in two months because of problems with new city … more

8/11/26

Event Calendar

Looking Ahead / Event Calendar AUG. 5, 12, 19 AND 26 — MISSOURI VALLEY — WOODMENLIFE FOOD DRIVE: Bring three nonperishable food items to the Rialto Theater on any Tuesday in … more

8/11/26

Magnolia Old Settlers set for Aug. 14, 15

Magnolia Old Settlers held Aug. 14, 15 Magnolia will look back at the old days this weekend. The 139th Old Settlers Celebration will be held at the park. There will be music, a king and … more

8/11/26

Rezoning Returns to Missouri Valley City Council

Erie Street rezoning returns to Missouri Valley council in two weeks By Don Harrold News Editor Lee Zion contributed to this story A proposal to rezone the Erie Street corridor to central … more

8/11/26

MV: Street works bids will go out in Sept.

Street work bids could go out in Sept. By Don Harrold News Editor Missouri Valley could seek bids in September on reconstruction of Fourth and Seventh streets, City Administrator Turri … more

8/11/26

Pool staffing concern at council meeting

Pool closures, staffing concerns raised at council meeting By Lee Zion, Editor Concerns about the city pool were raised during the Aug. 4 Missouri Valley City Council meeting. On several … more

8/11/26

Crossing the Bridge: Rebuild or Replace

Crossing the Bridge, Replace or Rebuild Lee Zion, Editor Harrison County is looking at funding to repair or build bridges. John Rasmussen, engineer for the county, told the county … more

8/11/26