KMA Land

Community members will gather in Shenandoah on May 2 for a Disability Awareness Walk aimed at promoting inclusion, connection and understanding for individuals with disabilities.

The Iowa Cancer Registry held its latest virtual 99 Counties Project presentation Wednesday evening. Comprised of a partnership between several state agencies and groups, the 99 Counties Project was created to explore why Iowa's cancer rates are second in the nation and where each of the state's counties stands in terms of the various forms of cancer.

The city of Red Oak was among 10 Iowa communities to receive a street sign package through a state grant program.

An upcoming bridge project in Page County has received a financial boost from a federal grant program.

Round two of severe weather is possible for much of the region today.

Local lawmakers and county officials are weighing in on a provision in Governor Kim Reynolds' property tax reform bill that removes election requirements for certain county offices.

Shenandoah officials have formally thrown their support behind a state grant application to help revitalize an iconic downtown structure.

During the first Shenandoah Chamber and Industry Association legislative briefing of the year Saturday, State Representative Devon Wood and State Senator Tom Shipley addressed dueling bills related to a proposed carbon capture pipeline project in Iowa. In the House, lawmakers last week passed a bill that would ban the use of eminent domain for carbon pipelines. Wood voted in favor of the bill and says she does not believe a private company should be allowed to use eminent domain for this type of project.

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.

Unofficial results from the Page and Fremont County Auditor's Offices show McQueen reelected in Tuesday's city-school elections with 562 votes--or 55.37%, to challenger Jerry Wageman's 448 votes--or 44.14.%. In an interview on "Election Night in KMAland" Tuesday night, McQueen was asked what made the difference in winning the hotly-contested race against Wageman.