Pottawattamie County’s July 29 blood drive exceeded its donation goal, collecting 32 units, and more community blood drives are planned with the American Red Cross.
- Governor of Iowa
Gov. Kim Reynolds issued a disaster proclamation for Franklin and Hardin Counties, activating state aid, grants, and case advocacy programs after July 20 storms.
- City of Council Bluffs
Council Bluffs invites residents to a July 28 Elevate CB 2050 workshop to share input on the city’s comprehensive plan and downtown vision or participate online.
- Governor of Iowa
Gov. Kim Reynolds ordered Iowa flags at half-staff July 10-17, 2026, to honor U.S. Air Force Maj. Brad Hovey, killed in a B-52 flight test mission.
- Iowa Department of Transportation
The Iowa Mississippi River Parkway Commission will meet June 7 at Toolesboro Mounds & Museum in Wapello, with a conference call option and contact details provided.
- Iowa Department of Transportation
The U.S. 20/Julien Dubuque Bridge will fully close for about 30 days starting July 6 for repairs, with all traffic using a marked detour via U.S. 61 and WIS 11.
- Iowa Department of Transportation
Iowa 3 between Clarion and Goldfield will close July 6–Nov. 3 for an Eagle Creek bridge replacement. Traffic will use a signed detour and Iowa DOT 511 for updates.
Gov. Kim Reynolds ordered Iowa flags at half-staff July 10-17, 2026, to honor U.S. Air Force Maj. Brad Hovey, killed in a B-52 flight test mission.
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Omaha City Council’s July 14, 2026, agenda features a minimum wage ordinance vote, major development projects, TIF housing, contracts, permits, and appointments.
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Pacific Street will close between South 55th and South 56th for 14 days starting July 6, 2026. Northwest Radial Highway will see 11 days of lane restrictions.
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Omaha announces July 6, 2026, utility street closures and lane restrictions on Nicholas, West Center, Davenport and South 90th streets, lasting up to three weeks.
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Omaha announces July 6, 2026 street closures and lane restrictions on South 68th, F, Q, and North 72nd streets for repairs and utility and ADA construction.
The Iowa Mississippi River Parkway Commission will meet June 7 at Toolesboro Mounds & Museum in Wapello, with a conference call option and contact details provided.
The U.S. 20/Julien Dubuque Bridge will fully close for about 30 days starting July 6 for repairs, with all traffic using a marked detour via U.S. 61 and WIS 11.
- Iowa Department of Transportation
Iowa 3 between Clarion and Goldfield will close July 6–Nov. 3 for an Eagle Creek bridge replacement. Traffic will use a signed detour and Iowa DOT 511 for updates.
- Iowa Department of Transportation
Iowa DOT offices and driver’s license centers will close Friday, July 3, with service resuming July 6; motor carriers should plan ahead for permits and load moves.
- Pottawattamie County
Pottawattamie County joins ISAC’s “Behind the 99” campaign to highlight how Iowa’s 99 counties deliver essential services that keep communities safe and connected.
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- Omaha Public Works Department
Omaha announces multiple street closures and lane restrictions starting June 22, 2026, at 9 a.m. for sewer and utility work lasting from seven days to one month.
- UNL Panhandle Research Extension and Education Center (PREEC)
Panhandle Frontier Finds brought more than 252 vendors and visitors from 16 states and two countries to Nebraska’s Panhandle for a three-day shopping event.
- Pottawattamie County
Pottawattamie County dedicated the Matt Dickerson Memorial Bridge over I-80, honoring the late Iowa DOT worker and reinforcing the importance of work zone safety.
- Pottawattamie County
Pottawattamie County offices will be closed Friday, July 3, for Independence Day and will reopen Monday, July 6. For more closures, visit the county calendar.
- Pottawattamie County
Pottawattamie County and the American Red Cross will host a community blood drive July 29 in Council Bluffs, with donors of all blood types urgently needed.
- University of Nebraska at Omaha
UNO’s Intensive English Program will award two $1,000 Liesl Wanzenried Memorial Scholarships for 2026 to eligible international students studying English at UNO.
- Omaha Public Power District
Omaha Public Power District is sending 16 mutual aid crew members to assist Ameren’s power restoration in Illinois after a damaging windstorm cut electricity.
- Western Iowa Tech Community College
Federal aid rules change July 1, 2026, affecting student loans, Parent PLUS borrowing limits, and Pell Grant eligibility based on credits, SAI, and other aid.
- Lewis Central Community School District
Second grader Clara Riebe earned second place at the National Invention Convention with her Road Trip Roll, a screen-free, dice-based travel game for families.