Carter Lake News

The Ponca Tribe of Nebraska is willing to consider paying Iowa gambling taxes if state officials drop their opposition to a proposed $250 million tribal casino in Carter Lake in western Iowa, a tribal leader ...

A deeper Lake Manawa with cleaner water and better fish is the goal, but how to get there isn't quite clear.

Eugene P. Reed, 81, of Washington, died Wednesday, June 11, 2008, at Halcyon House following a lingering illness.

CARTER LAKE State wants review of casino plans Iowa officials will take legal steps to stop plans for a new Indian casino near the Iowa-Nebraska border, Gov.

The state of Iowa is trying to halt construction of a tribal casino in Carter Lake, claiming the Ponca tribe does not have authority under federal law to use the land for gambling.

The Omaha City Council is poised to voice its opposition on Tuesday to a proposed casino in Carter Lake, joining Nebraska Gov.

Psychiatrist says former CIETC CEO not fit for trial By AMY LORENTZEN Associated Press Writer DES MOINES - A visibly shaking Ramona Cunningham appeared in federal court on Friday for a mental competency hearing ...

The Carter Lake, Iowa, fire chief has resigned after he was accused this week of stealing a 42-inch plasma screen television from the hospital he worked at as a security guard.

An assault suspect plans to take some Carter Lake cops to court. 21-year-old Justin Peck faces two counts of assault on an officer.

Nebraska's governor is voicing concerns about a proposed casino in Iowa on land near the Nebraska-Iowa border.

An Omaha attorney says his client has been wrongly accused of assaulting Iowa police officers, and says the officers are the ones who should be charged with assault.

“We are excited about the opportunities this realignment presents”

The new council will serve over 18,000 girls and 6,000 adults in 92 Nebraska counties and the community of Carter Lake, Iowa. via KXKT-FM thekat.com

Friends of Micky Oldham will be holding a fundraiser this weekend in her honor. The event will be held from noon to 3 p.m. today at Lucky's Ten-O-One in Omaha. via KHGI

Two Iowa men were killed in a one-car accident early Sunday morning. Council Bluffs resident Aaron Hicks, 26, and Carter Lake resident Jesse Fett, 27, were discovered in the 3300 block of 23rd Avenue in Council ... via Omaha World-Herald

A Carter Lake man was arrested Sunday night, accused of hitting an ex-girlfriend several times with a rubber mallet. via Omaha World-Herald

A Carter Lake man accused of attacking his ex-girlfriend with a rubber mallet is charged with attempted murder. via KWWL-TV Waterloo

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Tim Lyons, 972-431-3400 tmlyons@jcpenney.com J. C. Penney Company, Inc., one of the nation's largest department store retailers, is offering shoppers an easy and exciting way to experience style and quality at ... via PR-inside.com

“If there wasn't a ref, I'd really think 'Why's this sport legal?”

One after another they landed on the young fighter's head _ short, punishing blows from an opponent who straddled him on the ground like an animal over injured prey.

The young man began to lose the ability to defend himself _ but the punches didn't stop. The raucous crowd turned nervous.

Finally, the referee stopped the fight, but it seemed too late. The young fighter lay nearly motionless, his head bloodied and tilted to the side, resting on the mat.

After a few minutes he was helped to his feet and stumbled to a metal chair in the audience. There, his treatment consisted of being wiped down with a towel and what appeared to be a plastic glove filled with water. Ten minutes later he still had trouble walking. Read more

“I don't know ... I doubt they could get it.”

Friday's Question: What do you think about the idea of building a new baseball stadium in Council Bluffs? Click on the Photo Gallery link to view today's responses. via Daily Nonpareil

“Can you stop it from happening?”

This past week was significant with the number of calls and e-mails received from constituents wanting to know the specific legal process involved in the pursuit of a casino being proposed across from the Iowa ... via Des Moines Register