Lewis News

Multiple rescue teams from Nebraska and Iowa spent Sunday evening in Percival, Iowa, searching a pond and nearby areas for a missing teenager.

“The only time we would have construction during the daytime on weekdays would be if there is some kind of complication”

A $15.4-million project to resurface I-380 from I-80 to Cedar Rapids could begin tomorrow, none too soon for motorists who've been contending with rough pavement due to heavy toll snow and ice took on I-380's ... via The Gazette

The Western Historic Trails Center will take visitors back in time Sunday when it holds a presentation about the George Hitchcock House, an Underground Railroad site at Lewis. via Daily Nonpareil

“It was because of his support and encouragement that our family members reached their career goals.”

A tribute to long-time teacher Leona Stevens was made by Deanne and Tom Stevens in the form of a $1,000 donation to the Belmond-Klemme school building project. via Belmond Independent

“We don't get that much from the state to begin with”

By Laura Bacon NT Staff Writer ATLANTIC - Governor Chet Culver's proposed "Enrich Iowa" FY 2009 budget calls for a large cut - about $725,000 - in funding for Iowa public library funding, meaning the Atlantic ... via Atlantic News-Telegraph

“It's that time of year that we need to do our tax call”

By Laura Bacon NT Staff Writer ATLANTIC - The Cass County Memorial Hospital Board of Trustees set Wednesday, Feb. via Atlantic News-Telegraph

A series of 11 workshops on cattle risk management will be held in Iowa beginning Jan. via Des Moines Register

Individuals planning to attend caucuses in Cass County will need to go to the following locations: Republican Caucuses: Atlantic Ward 1, 2, and Grove 2 - Atlantic Public Library; Atlantic Ward 3 - Atlantic Fire ... via Atlantic News-Telegraph

Alex and Angie Johnson of Atlantic are the parents of Sophie Grace born at 12:34 a.m. on Nov. via Atlantic News-Telegraph

The Meals on Wheels organization has been providing hot meals at noontime for many years in and around the Atlantic area. via Atlantic News-Telegraph

“This is a time consuming thing”

By Laura Bacon NT Staff Writer ATLANTIC - With the 2008 Iowa Caucus coming up on Jan. via Atlantic News-Telegraph

“There has been an expressed interest by persons who have Lewis memorabilia wanting a Lewis facility in which to display their items and more room is needed for the library”

By Jennifer Nichols NT Staff Writer ATLANTIC - A new library and history center in Lewis could be a reality in the future, thanks to a sizable donation made by a Lewis School alumnus. via Atlantic News-Telegraph

“If we don't get on it now, it'll be next spring before we get it on the agenda”

By Laura Bacon NT Staff Writer CASS COUNTY - The Cass County Supervisors unanimously approved using $4,200 of Local Option Sales Tax money for an economic development project - hauling dirt needed at the ... via Atlantic News-Telegraph

“How many of you think agriculture will be the same (as it is today or in the past) in five years? And if you don't think that, what are you doing to change (your operation)?”

By Jennifer Nichols NT Staff Writer ATLANTIC - Lewis will be the Iowa stop in a Four State Beef Conference, which also visits Kansas, Missouri and Nebraska. via Atlantic News-Telegraph

Varel and Shirley Holaday of Atlantic are celebrating their 50th Wedding Anniversary. via Atlantic News-Telegraph

By Jennifer Nichols NT Staff Writer CASS COUNTY - Residents around the county went to the polls Tuesday to vote for city officials and public measures on the ballot. via Atlantic News-Telegraph

By Jennifer Nichols NT Staff Writer CUMBERLAND - Cumberland residents will have two contested races to consider on Nov. via Atlantic News-Telegraph

By Jennifer Nichols NT Staff Writer WIOTA - Residents in Wiota will have two individuals to choose from when they go to vote for mayor on Nov. via Atlantic News-Telegraph

“They said it would be a good time to consider a partnership with someone else because of our current situation”

John Lewis Community Services is exploring a partnership that would allow it to further cut expenses in the wake of financial problems that have already resulted in some job losses and closing of a feeding ... via Bettendorf News