The Nebraska City Police Department is reminding drivers to obey speed limits, during the U.S. Department of Transportation’s National Highway Traffic Safety Administration’s (NHTSA) national traffic enforcement campaign, Speeding Prevention, from July 14 - 31.
A broad range of experience in higher education and a background in public service convinced Peru State College that Dr. Brinton Strohmyer was the right person to be its next Vice President for Administration and Finance.
Fremont County residents enjoyed organized fireworks displays as well as their own at-home shows during the days lead up to and including the 4th of July. Photos submitted by Teresa Crecelius.
On June 26, 2025, the Fremont County Sheriff’s Office arrested Troy Allen Adkisson, 42, of Tabor on suspicion of multiple charges.
Stoner Drug celebrated the retirement of Pam Mundinger on June 16th. Pam had worked at Stoner Drug for 26 years.
“I Belong” was the theme chosen by Iowa State Organization President Liz Poock for the State Convention of the Delta Kappa Gamma Society International held June 6 and 7, 2025.
The Brownville Concert Series is thrilled to welcome to Brownville, Darius de Haas in “TIMELESS: From Nat King Cole to Stevie Wonder.” Darius de Haas, of the original Broadway cast of RENT and the singing voice of “Shy Baldwin” from the hit series The Marvelous Mrs. Maisel takes us on a musical journey celebrating the legacy of musical giants like Nat King Cole and Sarah Vaughan.
Grape Community Hospital hosted an InstaPot Party on June 21 at the United Methodist Church in Hamburg. Attendees tried received recipes and enjoyed a tasting. The winner of the Insta Pot giveaway was Pastor Courtney Dake. Event organizers would like to thank everyone who participated in this fun and educational event. The event was made possible by Giving Wednesday, Grape Community Hospital and Tami Oakes. Submitted by Teresa Crecelius.
Every year we have problems with lawn diseases, some years are worse than others. The recent showers have been great in dealing with the long-lasting drought, but it can also lead to fungal diseases in our landscapes. Even in years without rain, lawn diseases can occur.
The Iowa’s Living Roadways Community Visioning Program is currently accepting applications for the 2026 program year. Eligible communities are those with populations of fewer than 10,000 residents, existing transportation-related issues, and a committee of volunteers willing to dedicate their time and talent to the visioning process. Only communities located within 1 mile of a state or federal highway will be selected.