News

A St. Joseph businessman remained in serious condition in a Washington, D.C., hospital Saturday after a choking incident and some quick action by his dinner mates saved his life. Stanley Herzog, President and Chief Executive Officer of Herzog Contracting Corp., was having dinner Thursday night at a Washington restaurant with Missouri Congressman Sam Graves, Graves’

Organizers of this weekend’s Sound of Speed Airshow at Rosecrans Memorial Airport remind attendees that general admission and parking are free of charge this weekend. In addition to parking at the site, the show has arranged to have free courtesy parking at two locations in Elwood, Kansas — one area at Nor-Am Cold Storage near

by By Alan Wooten | The Center Square (The Center Square) – North Carolina’s senior senator will be serving on his chamber’s committees for Veterans Affairs and the Judiciary while the junior senator has a seat on the Committee on Armed Services, one of three on which he is retained from the 118th Congress. The

by Krystal Fowler Associate Editor The Albia School Board heard a presentation on the facilities Master Plan for the district during their November meeting before approving it. They heard from superintendent Richard Montgomery, Laura Peterson from Invision Architecture and Pete Perez from Boyd Jones as well as Kristin Mick and Ryan Ammons as members of

by Staff Writer Nebraska U.S. Congressman Mike Flood issued a statement following news that House Financial Services Committee Chairman French Hill had named him Chairman of the Subcommittee on Housing & Insurance for the House Financial Services Committee. Flood said, "It is an honor to lead the Subcommittee for Housing and Insurance. I am grateful

by Krystal Fowler Associate Editor Monroe County Sheriff Dan Johnson said goodbye to the job he has held for the last 20 years on Tuesday, Dec. 31, 2024. Although his technical last day was Jan. 1, 2025, Johnson was treated to a reception celebrating his retirement on Tuesday afternoon at the Monroe County Law Center.

by Brooklyn Draisey Sen. Lynn Evans (left) and Rep. Taylor Collins have asked the Iowa Board of Regents to deny the University of Iowa’s request to form a new school at its February meeting. (Photo by Robin Opsahl/Iowa Capital Dispatch) Two Iowa lawmakers have urged the Iowa Board of Regents to deny the University of

by Krystal Fowler Associate Editor The Monroe County Board of Supervisors approved contributions to several local food programs during their Dec. 10, 2024 meeting. The board approved using $10,000 of American Rescue Plan Act money to support three local programs. A resolution was passed stating that contributing up to $5,000 to the Albia Community School

by Jeff Beach Lynn Helms, center, director of the Department of Mineral Resources, listens Tuesday, June 11, 2024, during a public hearing in Bismarck on proposed carbon dioxide storage that would be connected to the Summit Carbon Solutions pipeline. (Photo by Kyle Martin for the North Dakota Monitor) A group of North Dakota landowners is

by Zach Wendling State Sen. Brian Hardin of Gering, center, hosts a news conference on his legislation for a one-time extension to an income-tax based property tax relief program. Behind him are, from left: State Sens. Margo Juarez of Omaha, Danielle Conrad of Lincoln, Tom Brandt of Plymouth, Jana Hughes of Seward and Glen Meyer

by Annelise Hanshaw, Missouri Independent (Missouri Independent) — A committee dedicated to the security of the Missouri Capitol convened Thursday to raise concerns ahead of Monday’s inauguration of Gov.-elect Mike Kehoe. Lawmakers are not only worried about the inauguration ceremony and governor’s ball but also the everyday operations of the Capitol Police. President Pro Tem

by Staff Writer Friday, Jan. 3 At approximately 8:50 p.m. the Fayette County Sheriff’s Office responded to a 911 call regarding a disturbance among multiple individuals in the city of Maynard. Fayette County Deputies arrested Christopher Alan Cosgriff, 39, of Maynard. Cosgriff is being charged with disorderly conduct. Cosgriff was transported to the Fayette County

by KOMU 8 Digital Staff Mid-Missouri schools make changes for Friday due to snowfall The Jefferson City School District, Columbia Public Schools, Mexico Public Schools, Fulton Public Schools, North Callaway R-1, and Southern Boone R-1 will all be closed today. You can find a full list of closings and cancelations here. Forecast: Tracking snow showers,

by Rudi Keller Entrance sign at the South Central Correctional Center in Licking (Department of Corrections photo). The warden and a top supervisor at the South Central Correctional Center in Licking have been replaced amid allegations contraband was entering the prison through a poorly screened gate. Michele Buckner, a 25-year employee of the Department of

by Matthew Jacobi, KOMU 8 Digital Producer A juvenile in Randolph County is recovering after she was attacked by several dogs on Tuesday, according to a news release from the Randolph County Sheriff’s Office. The attack happened at a home on Main Street in Huntsville. When a deputy arrived, he found the victim with "numerous

by Anna Spoerre State Sen. Mary Elizabeth Coleman, R-Arnold, is hoping to ban the shackling of pregnant women in Missouri jails (Rudi Keller/Missouri Independent). Seven years ago, Missouri banned the shackling of pregnant women in state prisons. State Sen. Mary Elizabeth Coleman, a Republican from Arnold, is again hoping to expand the law this year

by Snapshot of the Past brought to you by Monroe Co. Historical Society & Museum 2015 The oldest continuous recreation facility in Albia, the Albia Golf and Country Club has been sold for the second time since 2003. John Johnson of Omaha, a 1979 graduate of Blakesburg High School, has purchased the club from Larry