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Driver dies after vehicle enters creek after crash along Interstate 29

Driver dies after vehicle enters creek after crash along Interstate 29

  • Rachel.George

A vehicle ended up in Pony Creek after a crash on Interstate 29 in Council Bluffs. The driver was pronounced dead at the scene.

Council Bluffs Fire Department donates engine to Iowa Western Community College

Council Bluffs Fire Department donates engine to Iowa Western Community College

  • Hailey Peck Council Bluffs Nonpareil

Iowa Western Community College received a fire engine for its Fire Sciences program. 

Gubernatorial candidate Rob Sand calls for term, age limits on elected officials

Gubernatorial candidate Rob Sand calls for term, age limits on elected officials

  • Robin Opsahl Iowa Capital Dispatch

Democratic gubernatorial candidate Rob Sand believes issues like term limits and age limits for elected officials and mandatory prison sentences for stealing tax dollars can gain bipartisan support.

Iowa Senate drops insurer, managed care limits from subacute mental health bill

Iowa Senate drops insurer, managed care limits from subacute mental health bill

  • Robin Opsahl Iowa Capital Dispatch

The Iowa Senate approved a bill aimed at expanding subacute mental health care access in the state — while changing some of the provisions related to insurance authorization for treatment.

Iowa Senate begins budget action as property tax, eminent domain talks continue

Iowa Senate begins budget action as property tax, eminent domain talks continue

  • Robin Opsahl Iowa Capital Dispatch

Senate Republicans began moving budget bills this week, shortly after releasing a spending proposal for fiscal year 2027 that falls $47 million below Gov. Kim Reynolds’ target.

Council Bluffs-founded Computer Systems Inc. keeps businesses safe in digital age

Council Bluffs-founded Computer Systems Inc. keeps businesses safe in digital age

  • Joe Shearer Council Bluffs Nonpareil

Computer Systems Inc. works with businesses and organizations all across the country, but the company has its roots right here in Council Bluffs. 

Nurse found work in Shenandoah while board’s disciplinary findings remained secret

Nurse found work in Shenandoah while board’s disciplinary findings remained secret

  • Clark Kauffman Iowa Capital Dispatch

An Iowa nurse accused of drug use and patient abandonment worked at a Shenandoah nursing home after the Iowa Board of Nursing found probable cause to file disciplinary charges.

Council Bluffs police investigate death at Bayliss Park on Thursday morning

Council Bluffs police investigate death at Bayliss Park on Thursday morning

    Council Bluffs police responded to a report of an unresponsive man at Bayliss Park on Thursday. Police believe he died by suicide. Help is available by calling or texting 988.

    Lewis Central teaching assistant fired after allegedly showing nude photo to coworker

    Lewis Central teaching assistant fired after allegedly showing nude photo to coworker

      A teaching assistant who was fired from the Lewis Central Community School District for allegedly showing a colleague photos on an OnlyFans site is not entitled to jobless benefits.

      State Rep. Bob Kressig delivers retirement speech, capping 11 terms in Legislature

      State Rep. Bob Kressig delivers retirement speech, capping 11 terms in Legislature

        After serving over two decades in the Iowa House, Democratic Rep. Bob Kressig, of Cedar Falls, said he plans to spend time with family and ride his bike.

        Families urge Iowa lawmakers to fund pediatric cancer research

        Families urge Iowa lawmakers to fund pediatric cancer research

          Families urged Iowa lawmakers to fund pediatric cancer research as a bill to provide up to $3 million annually advanced in the Iowa House.

          2 Iowa women highlight stakes in Iran, as conflict also hits close to home in state

          2 Iowa women highlight stakes in Iran, as conflict also hits close to home in state

            An Iranian Ph.D. student at Iowa State University and Iowa military mom share personal stakes in the Iran conflict as Trump prepares to address the nation on next steps.

            Iowa public retirement system CEO being investigated for misconduct

            Iowa public retirement system CEO being investigated for misconduct

              IPERS CEO Greg Samorajski is being investigated for “concerning allegations of misconduct” but the retirement program is not affected, Iowa Gov. Kim Reynolds said Wednesday.

              Iowa House passes bill Dems call ‘tax’ on university endowments

              Iowa House passes bill Dems call ‘tax’ on university endowments

                Despite pushback from Democrats characterizing the proposal as “government confiscation,” “civil asset forfeiture” and “another tax,” the Iowa House on Tuesday passed an amended version of Senate File 2453.

                Local News

                Shenandoah neighbors: Obituaries for April 6

                Shenandoah neighbors: Obituaries for April 6

                Read through the obituaries published in Shenandoah Valley News

                Shenandoah neighbors: Obituaries for April 5

                Shenandoah neighbors: Obituaries for April 5

                Read through the obituaries published in Shenandoah Valley News

                Nurse found work in Shenandoah while board’s disciplinary findings remained secret

                Nurse found work in Shenandoah while board’s disciplinary findings remained secret

                An Iowa nurse accused of drug use and patient abandonment worked at a Shenandoah nursing home after the Iowa Board of Nursing found probable cause to file disciplinary charges.

                Shenandoah neighbors: Obituaries for April 4

                Shenandoah neighbors: Obituaries for April 4

                Read through the obituaries published in Shenandoah Valley News

                State & Regional

                Driver dies after vehicle enters creek after crash along Interstate 29

                Driver dies after vehicle enters creek after crash along Interstate 29

                A vehicle ended up in Pony Creek after a crash on Interstate 29 in Council Bluffs. The driver was pronounced dead at the scene.

                Council Bluffs Fire Department donates engine to Iowa Western Community College

                Council Bluffs Fire Department donates engine to Iowa Western Community College

                Iowa Western Community College received a fire engine for its Fire Sciences program. 

                Gubernatorial candidate Rob Sand calls for term, age limits on elected officials

                Gubernatorial candidate Rob Sand calls for term, age limits on elected officials

                Democratic gubernatorial candidate Rob Sand believes issues like term limits and age limits for elected officials and mandatory prison sentences for stealing tax dollars can gain bipartisan support.

                Iowa Senate drops insurer, managed care limits from subacute mental health bill

                Iowa Senate drops insurer, managed care limits from subacute mental health bill

                The Iowa Senate approved a bill aimed at expanding subacute mental health care access in the state — while changing some of the provisions related to insurance authorization for treatment.

                Nation & World

                A mountain hideout and aircraft under fire: US carries out daring rescue of service member in Iran

                A mountain hideout and aircraft under fire: US carries out daring rescue of service member in Iran

                The United States pulled off a daring rescue of two aviators whose fighter jet was shot down by Iran. Here's what's known about the mission.

                War in the Middle East: Donald Trump threatens to hit Iran power plants

                War in the Middle East: Donald Trump threatens to hit Iran power plants

                Israeli strikes killed the intelligence chief of Iran's Revolutionary Guards, as the Islamic republic on Monday defied threats from US President Donald Trump to devastate civilian infrastructure if it does not reopen the Strait of Hormuz.

                Iranian government minister dismisses Trump threat in AP interview

                Iranian government minister dismisses Trump threat in AP interview

                Iran’s culture minister on Sunday dismissed U.S. President Donald Trump’s latest threats, calling him an “unstable, delusional figure.

                Pope Leo urges peace in first Easter Mass as Christians celebrate in Jerusalem, Gaza and Tehran

                Pope Leo urges peace in first Easter Mass as Christians celebrate in Jerusalem, Gaza and Tehran

                Pope Leo XIV has celebrated his first Easter Mass as pontiff, urging peace through dialogue and calling for an end to conflicts worldwide.

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