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One Year Later: Reflecting on Resilience After the April 2024 Storms

In times of crisis, communities reveal their strength. One year ago, tornadoes swept through our region, leaving a trail of destruction — and a powerful reminder of what it means to care for one another. As devastating storms and tornadoes tore through parts of Nebraska and Iowa, families were displaced, homes were destroyed and lives were uprooted. Yet in the face of this destruction, individuals and businesses across the region stepped up to help.

We remember the destruction, but even more, we remember what happened next: a swift, unified response from neighbors, nonprofits and partners across our region.

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Attendance key to school success

TURN ON, TUNE IN, SHOW UP Attendance key to school success By Tim Johnson Sep 1, 2018 Students and local leaders spoke on the importance of attending school during the Attendance Awareness Month Kickoff Friday at the River’s Edge Pavilion

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Reading advocates inducted into Council of Champions

Reading advocates inducted into Council of Champions By Tim Johnson Aug 25, 2018 Five area individuals nominated by Raise Me to Read have been inducted into the Campaign for Grade-Level Reading Council of Champions for their exemplary service to Pottawattamie

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No More Empty Pots was awarded a grant

Activities of nonprofits… No More Empty Pots was awarded a $20,000 grant from United Way of the Midlands. The grant will go towards the Community Market Basket Program, providing over 20,000 pounds of local healthy fresh produce to 100 individuals

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Foundations donate millions to help community

Foundations donate millions to help community By Melinda Keenan / World-Herald staff writer Aug 19, 2018  There are always needs to be met in every community. Homeless individuals living downtown, patients fighting illness or disability, youths seeking a chance to

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