Ethan Hewett

At its regular meeting Wednesday morning, the Fremont County Board of Supervisors unanimously approved allocating $8,823 from the county's opioid settlement fund towards the purchase of the narcotic/crisis K-9 vehicle kennel and associated equipment for the Sheriff's Office K-9 unit. The money comes from an agreement that the Iowa Attorney General's Office signed onto in 2022 that provides money from manufacturers to help abate the opioid crisis through prevention and treatment. The funds are allocated to the states and then spread throughout the county's based on population. Sheriff's Sergeant Andrew Wake says the move comes as they have replaced their old K-9 vehicle.

Discussions continue over repairs slated for the Page County courthouse roof and clock tower.

With an emphatic yes, Taylor County voters have backed implementing a new funding source for emergency medical services in the county.

Clarinda city officials are beginning to identify capital projects for the next fiscal year and beyond.

Red Oak city officials seek state approval to lower the speed limit along U.S. Highway 34 in town and discussed the possibility of pedestrian crosswalks in the future.

A northwest Missouri technology institute is projecting record enrollment to start the 2025 fall semester.

An up-and-coming high school musician received special statewide recognition this past weekend.

After multiple residents expressed interest, Clarinda city officials plan to consider the sale of a city-owned parking lot.