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Onawa motorcyclist critically injured in crash 27 Aug 2013 | 04:23 pm
The Iowa State Patrol said the accident occurred at 6:25 pm. Monday at the intersection of Monona County roads K-45 and E-54.
Westside school district spending nearly unchanged in budget plan 27 Aug 2013 | 12:00 pm
Much of a proposed 2.3-cent levy hike would go into a building fund.
Rep. Lee Terry visits South Carolina Boeing plant with Nebraska ties 27 Aug 2013 | 12:00 pm
The GOP congressman says the Boeing manufacturing company last year pumped $21 million into various businesses in the state.
Section of Keystone Trail is closed for repairs 27 Aug 2013 | 12:00 pm
The trail is closed through Thursday from south of Pine Street to Mercy Road so damaged concrete sections can be replaced.
Council Bluffs Fire Chief Alan Byers is leaving department 'on top' 27 Aug 2013 | 12:00 pm
Alan Byers wraps up 35 years with the Bluffs department, 19 as chief.
Normal pace of life in Midlands slows down in blazing heat 27 Aug 2013 | 12:00 pm
Schools are easing up on student athletes, and the buildings without air conditioning are curtailing the school day. Employers are encouraging workers who labor outside to take extra breaks.
Alert on I-80 message boards not an option in adult's kidnapping 27 Aug 2013 | 12:00 pm
The 46 electronic message boards along Interstate 80 can be used only when children are missing, the Roads Department says.
Kelly: From a secret barrel, a family's forgotten Civil War history 27 Aug 2013 | 12:00 pm
An Omahan unearths his family's Civil War ties when he inherits a closely guarded cache of letters
ACLU suing state over ban on gay foster parents 27 Aug 2013 | 11:00 am
The American Civil Liberties Union and ACLU of Nebraska are suing the state over its ban on openly gay and lesbian people serving as foster parents.
Omaha Fire Chief McDonnell out after deal with Mayor's Office to prevent cuts 27 Aug 2013 | 11:00 am
The agreement would keep existing fire equipment in service through next July 1, with the exception of a medic unit based in South Omaha. Battalion Chief Bernard Kanger has been named interim chief.
