KMA Land

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.

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.

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.