A cast of 20 will take to the Goodrich Music Studio stages Wednesday, July 21 through Saturday, July 24, to perform The Sound of Music, the classic musical based on the true story of the von Trapp family. more

After more than a year of work, the Modale city park is ready for play with new equipment taking center stage and a walking path around the perimeter. more

James Frazier, of Missouri Valley Boy Scout Troop 558, received the Scout’s highest honor of Eagle Scout on Sunday, June 7, during his Eagle Court of Honor. more

Despite cameras in public places, the City of Mondamin continues experiencing ongoing security issues, including vandalism. more

More than 20 bearded and mustached men competed in the Sesquicentennial Beard Contest at the Missouri Valley City Park. more

Iowa State Patrol troopers, who stop more than 150,000 motorists a year, provide security at the state Capitol and staff high-profile events including RAGBRAI, don’t wear body cameras. The deficiency was obvious after an April 8 protest at the Capitol when troopers arrested a Black high school student on allegations she assaulted an officer. more

The lone occupant of a pickup truck — Dennis Showers, 78, of Missouri Valley — died on scene following a two-vehicle accident at 10th and Washington streets in Blair, Neb. Tuesday afternoon. more

More than 100 children and adults hopped into the Missouri Valley Public Library on Wednesday, June 9. On Rabbit Day, the first event of the summer’s children’s programs, Shelby and Bailey Divelbess brought four of their month-old albino bunnies to share. more

Harrison County Treasurer Shelia Phillips had a drop box secured just inside the west entry of the Harrison County Courthouse. more

Carroll Stephens, Harrison County Road Department’s most tenured employee, retired on June 3 after serving as Shop Foreman since May of 1983. more