After finding a grant program to help small communities with work zone safety concerns, Mondamin City Clerk Alyx Hirst applied and recently the City of Mondamin was awarded one of 12 grants from the 2021 Iowa Local Technical Assistance Program Small City Work Zone Sign Package Program, sponsored by the Iowa Department of Transportation. more

As more companies and colleges focus on internships and apprenticeships, area high schools are being proactive by providing more career and technical educational programming. Missouri Valley CSD Board of Directors heard a report from High School Principal Kristie Kruckman on Monday April 12. The district is collaborating with Logan-Magnolia CSD and West Harrison CSD to build a Regional Career Center to address the need. more

Senator Chuck Grassley (R) of Iowa visited CHI Health in Missouri Valley on Tuesday, March 30, to thank local health care providers for their ongoing work throughout the pandemic. more

West Harrison's annual Spring Formal was held on April 10.  more

Lo-Ma students get dressed up for their special night more

Twenty-five years ago a new flower shop opened on April Fools Day. Through two locations, two children, two knee replacements and a pandemic, Mary Jo Buckley has proven her business is no joke. more

State Representatives Matt Windschitl and Steve Holt s well as Senator Jason Schultz were on hand to discuss current and upcoming legislation during the sole Legislative coffee this year. The Logan Kiwanis Club and the Logan Chamber of Commerce partnered to host the event on Saturday, March 27, at the Logan Community Center. Though the two organizations generally host three such occasions every year, the COVID-19 pandemic prevented earlier gatherings. more

West Harrison middle and high school students, staff and parents were presented an opportunity to experience the potential consequences of driving impaired or distracted – a timely reminder with prom just around the corner. more

An early afternoon accident on Loess Hills Trail south of Missouri Valley claimed the life on an Omaha man and injured two. more

When an Iowa City police officer in 1996 accidentally shot and killed Eric Shaw, an artist working late in his father’s office, Troy Kelsay wasn’t the one who fired the gun but knew police had made a terrible mistake when he saw blood flow from Shaw’s body. more