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Randy Feenstra talks agriculture, education at campaign tour stop in Council Bluffs

Randy Feenstra talks agriculture, education at campaign tour stop in Council Bluffs

  • Elizabeth Jones

Randy Feenstra stopped by Barley's on Wednesday to rally voters alongside U.S. Sen Joni Ernst, Iowa Ag Secretary Mike Naig, Lt. Gov. Chris Cournoyer and other officials and candidates.

Stephanie Steiner wants to prioritizing healthcare in Congress after losing husband

Stephanie Steiner wants to prioritizing healthcare in Congress after losing husband

  • Hailey Peck

Stephanie Steiner decided to run for Congress after facing first hand the consequences of healthcare cuts. 

8 Council Bluffs students qualify for National History Day contest outside Washington

8 Council Bluffs students qualify for National History Day contest outside Washington

  • Nathan Delaney

Six projects from Abraham Lincoln High School, along with one from Kirn Middle School, were selected for the national level of the National History Day contest.

Lewis Central Net-tles a pair of wins over Glenwood

Lewis Central Net-tles a pair of wins over Glenwood

  • Austin Heinen

Lewis Central, after a couple of tests outside the city, won its first Hawkeye 10 doubleheader Tuesday night in convincing fashion, 14-2 and 14-3 in that order.  

Inside the relationship between Ian Roberts and a Des Moines schools contractor

Inside the relationship between Ian Roberts and a Des Moines schools contractor

  • Tyler Jett Des Moines Register

Before Ian Roberts' arrest, before the national news firestorm, before the guilty plea in a federal courthouse, Joseph Hill wanted the Des Moines School Board to fire its superintendent.

Photos from Lewis Central softball's 10-run 4th inning against Glenwood

Photos from Lewis Central softball's 10-run 4th inning against Glenwood

  • Joe Shearer

Take a look at photos from Lewis Central's 15-1 win over Glenwood in game one of a doubleheader, which ended on a 10-run fourth inning.

Scenes from Lewis Central baseball's road matchup with Glenwood

Scenes from Lewis Central baseball's road matchup with Glenwood

  • Joe Shearer

Check out photos from the first game of a doubleheader between Lewis Central and the Rams in Glenwood on Tuesday.

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Here's a look back at The Nonpareil's local and state news stories from Tuesday

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Council Bluffs neighbors: Obituaries for May 27

Council Bluffs neighbors: Obituaries for May 27

Read through the obituaries published today in The Daily Nonpareil.

Firefly to expand support services in Pottawattamie County through Thrive Iowa grant

Firefly to expand support services in Pottawattamie County through Thrive Iowa grant

Firefly recently announced it received funding through the District 4 Thrive Iowa initiative to expand services for families in Pottawattamie County.

Bluffs Country will transition to 'Boomer in the Bluffs' format on June 1

Bluffs Country will transition to 'Boomer in the Bluffs' format on June 1

Bluffs Country will become part of the Boomer Radio Network, rebranding as Boomer in the Bluffs, on June 1 as part of a format change announced Walnut Media.

Unofficial start to summer feeling like the real thing in Omaha metro area

Unofficial start to summer feeling like the real thing in Omaha metro area

Memorial Day didn't disappoint as the unofficial start of the summer season as the Omaha metro area saw highs in the upper 80s.

Here's what you need to know about Benjamin Schauer's campaign for Legislature

Here's what you need to know about Benjamin Schauer's campaign for Legislature

Benjamin Schauer is running for Iowa House District 15 again after losing in the 2024 election to Matt Windschitl, who is not seeking reelection.

Here's what you need to know about Fremont County Board of Supervisors primary

Here's what you need to know about Fremont County Board of Supervisors primary

Four Republican candidates are vying for two spots on the general election ballot for Fremont County Board of Supervisors.

Iowa AG Brenna Bird sues ISS, says advice risks retirement savings

Iowa AG Brenna Bird sues ISS, says advice risks retirement savings

Iowa Attorney General Brenna Bird is suing the world's largest proxy-advice firm for abusing its influence and threatening Iowans' retirement savings by "lying" to investors.

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Donna Dostal is passionate about Council Bluffs, watercolors and sourdough

Donna Dostal is passionate about Council Bluffs, watercolors and sourdough

  • Hailey Peck

Donna Dostal spends her free time watercolor painting and baking sourdough. 

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Horseshoe Casino Council Bluffs Senior Vice President and General Manager Thomas Roberts talks about origins of Aroi Asian & Cajun Fusion Cuisine

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'I don't care about the midterms': Trump says he won't be rushed into deal with Iran

'I don't care about the midterms': Trump says he won't be rushed into deal with Iran

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The TRAGIC Final Days of Kyle Busch: Everything That Happened Since Coca-Cola 600

The TRAGIC Final Days of Kyle Busch: Everything That Happened Since Coca-Cola 600

The NASACR community was in tears after losing Kyle Busch at the age of 41 to severe Pneumonia. Here is everything we know about the tragedy since the heartbreaking tribute at Coca Cola 600. #nascar

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Doctor Argues Kyle Busch’s Death Was ‘Totally Preventable,’ Says ‘Proper Protocol’ Was Ignored

Doctor Argues Kyle Busch’s Death Was ‘Totally Preventable,’ Says ‘Proper Protocol’ Was Ignored

A sports medicine expert says Kyle Busch’s death was “totally preventable,” arguing proper protocol was ignored. Dr. Jesse Morse wrote on X that Busch should have been admitted to the hospital and given IV antibiotics with monitoring. Morse said Busch kept racing despite an ongoing infection…

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Learn the origins of Memorial Day, how it evolved from Decoration Day after the Civil War, and simple ways to honor fallen U.S. service members today.

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The Nelson Family Foundation honored five Council Bluffs and Lewis Central educators with 2026 Excellence in Teaching Awards for their impact on local students.

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The Wall That Heals, a replica of the Vietnam Veterans Memorial, is on display in Pottawattamie County through 2 p.m. Monday, May 25, for Memorial Day remembrances.

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National Hamburger Day 2026 is Thursday: How to get free food and deals

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Any day is a good day for a hamburger, but on Thursday, May 28, which is National Hamburger Day, you can get a deal on one.

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Sports programming can go beyond the games. Shows like HBO's NFL series "Hard Knocks" and the recent Netflix ice dancing show "Glitter & Gold" tell compelling stories.

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