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- Governor of Iowa
Gov. Kim Reynolds appointed Molly Severn chief of staff as Taryn Frideres departs for a private-sector opportunity and the governor’s office staff roster is updated.
- Iowa Department of Transportation
The Iowa Transportation Commission will hold a public input meeting Oct. 13, 2026, in Marquette to hear comments on transportation programs, policies, and projects.
- Iowa Department of Transportation
Traffic on U.S. 71 near U.S. 18 in Spencer is shifted to right lanes with 12-foot restrictions through Oct. 22 as crews complete median crossovers and detour work.
- Iowa Department of Transportation
Traffic on Iowa 9 in Decorah is in a head-to-head pattern on new eastbound lanes through Sept. 2 during pavement reconstruction. Drivers are urged to use caution.
- Iowa Department of Transportation
Lane closures on I-380 near Brandon, Iowa, will begin Sept. 8 for shoulder soil work and seeding, with outside and then inside lanes closed through Sept. 30.
- Iowa Department of Transportation
Dallas County Road R-22/Ute Avenue bridge over I-80 will close Sept. 8 for repairs. Ramps stay open, with detours and 511 traveler information available.
Traffic on Iowa 9 in Decorah is in a head-to-head pattern on new eastbound lanes through Sept. 2 during pavement reconstruction. Drivers are urged to use caution.
Lane closures on I-380 near Brandon, Iowa, will begin Sept. 8 for shoulder soil work and seeding, with outside and then inside lanes closed through Sept. 30.
Dallas County Road R-22/Ute Avenue bridge over I-80 will close Sept. 8 for repairs. Ramps stay open, with detours and 511 traveler information available.
Iowa 37 near Dunlap will close Sept. 1 from 8 a.m. to 2 p.m. for Union Pacific Railroad track repairs, with a marked local detour and 511 travel updates available.
U.S. 18 in Sheldon, Iowa, will close Aug. 31–Sept. 5 for a Union Pacific rail crossing repair project, with a marked local detour and 511 travel updates available.
Gov. Kim Reynolds ordered Iowa flags at half-staff through sunset Sept. 1, 2026, following a presidential proclamation honoring the late Dolly Parton.
Overnight road and ramp closures on I-35, I-80 and I-235 near the Southwest Mixmaster start Sept. 1 for asphalt overlay work, with detours and 511 travel updates.
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- Omaha City Council
Omaha City Council will finalize the 2027 budget, capital plan, major contracts, development projects, grants, and agreements at its August 25, 2026 meeting.
- Iowa Department of Transportation
Eastbound I-80 between the Northeast Mixmaster and U.S. 65 will close overnight Aug. 16 for emergency pothole repairs, with traffic detoured until 5 a.m. Aug. 17.
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- Omaha Public Works Department
Omaha will close several streets August 8–9, 2026, for community events including the End of Summer Extravaganza, Sunday Flea Market, and Front Yard Festival.
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- Omaha Public Works Department
On Aug. 7, 2026, lane restrictions begin on Fontenelle Boulevard for one day and on Dodge Street for five days for utility work and street repair in Omaha.
- Columbus Area United Way
Columbus Area United Way’s Bridgebuilder Dinner honored leadership donors whose gifts power vital services for one in four local residents and support a $1 million goal.
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- Omaha City Council
Omaha City Council will hold Aug. 11, 2026 budget presentations and a 6:30 p.m. public hearing on the city’s 2027 budget and 2027–2032 capital plan.
- Pottawattamie County
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.
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- Omaha Public Works Department
On July 30, 2026, Hartman Avenue and South 51st Street in Omaha will close at 9 a.m. for paving and sewer repair projects lasting one and four days, respectively.
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- Omaha Public Works Department
Street closures on July 31, 2026 include X Street near South 36th–37th for the Saint Peter and Paul Festival and South 31st Avenue for the Night Market.
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- Omaha Public Works Department
Beginning July 30, 2026, at 9 a.m., lane restrictions on Ames Avenue and stop-controlled traffic at South HWS Cleveland and West Center will affect Omaha drivers.
- 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.
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- Omaha Public Works Department
Omaha will implement multiple lane restrictions starting July 23, 2026, at 9 a.m. for street repair, utility work, ADA ramps, and signal maintenance.