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News from August 2021

“HONORING DAN FLORES AS IOWAN OF THE WEEK.....” published by Congressional Record in the Extensions of Remarks section on Aug. 31, 2021

By SW Iowa Times | Aug 31, 2021

“HONORING DAN FLORES AS IOWAN OF THE WEEK.....” was published on pages E940-E941 of the Congressional Record on Aug. 31, 2021.

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Census Bureau: 1.5% of people in Underwood identified as multi-racial in 2019

By SW Iowa Times | Aug 31, 2021

Of the 854 citizens living in Underwood in 2019, 98.5 percent said they were only one race, while 1.5 percent said they were two or more races, according to U.S. Census Bureau data obtained in January.

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Census Bureau: Everyone in Weston was old enough to vote in 2019

By SW Iowa Times | Aug 31, 2021

Of the 54 citizens living in Weston in 2019, 54 were old enough to vote as of Jan. 26, according to U.S. Census Bureau data.

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Census Bureau: 78.5 percent of people in Walnut were old enough to vote in 2019

By SW Iowa Times | Aug 30, 2021

Of the 764 citizens living in Walnut in 2019, 600 were old enough to vote as of Jan. 26, according to U.S. Census Bureau data.

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Census Bureau: nobody in Treynor identified as multi-racial in 2019

By SW Iowa Times | Aug 30, 2021

All 1,022 citizens living in Treynor in 2019 were white, according to U.S. Census Bureau data obtained in January.

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Census Bureau: 76 percent of people in Villisca were old enough to vote in 2019

By SW Iowa Times | Aug 29, 2021

Of the 1,243 citizens living in Villisca in 2019, 945 were old enough to vote as of Jan. 26, according to U.S. Census Bureau data.

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Census Bureau: nobody in Thurman identified as multi-racial in 2019

By SW Iowa Times | Aug 29, 2021

Of the 137 citizens living in Thurman in 2019, everyone said they were only one race, according to U.S. Census Bureau data obtained in January.

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Number of teachers pledging to teach Critical Race Theory in Council Bluffs stagnates at one in week ending Aug. 28

By SW Iowa Times | Aug 29, 2021

There were no new teachers in Council Bluffs who signed the pledge in week ending Aug. 28, according to an online pledge from the Zinn Education Project.

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Lawsuit alleges Reynolds decision to sever unemployment benefits violation of state law

By John Suayan | Aug 28, 2021

Gov. Kim Reynolds’ decision for Iowa to end enhanced unemployment benefits for tens of thousands of residents has resulted in proposed legal action.

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Iowa Press host Yepsen to retire next month

By John Suayan | Aug 28, 2021

A constant presence on Iowa PBS's weekly public affairs program is set to retire next month.

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Alzheimer’s Prevention Tips

By Press release submission | Aug 28, 2021

Studies show that healthy behaviors, which can prevent some kinds of cancer, type 2 diabetes, and heart disease may also reduce your risk for cognitive decline.

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Homebound Delivery on Sep 3

By Press release submission | Aug 28, 2021

Patrons who have physical difficulties getting to the library can receive books chosen by staff and delivered by a volunteer.

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Coca-Cola Days on Sep 24

By Press release submission | Aug 28, 2021

Atlantic is the Coca-Cola Capital of Iowa, and we welcome everyone to join us for the 29th Annual Coca-Cola Days Celebration.

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Ribbon Cutting - Edward Jones - Stephen Urlaub on Aug 30

By Press release submission | Aug 28, 2021

Join the Council Bluffs Chamber of Commerce and CB Ambassadors to celebrate the ribbon cutting for the new office location of Edward Jones - Stephen Urlaub.

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Gary Lewis & The Playboys on Sep 10

By Press release submission | Aug 28, 2021

Gary Lewis was about as close to being anovernight success in the recording field as anyone can get.

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YMCA of Greater Omaha Names Deterding Interim CEO

By Press release submission | Aug 28, 2021

The YMCA of Greater Omaha announced that its board of directors has appointed current CFO Rebecca Deterding to serve as interim CEO.

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Produce in the Park on Sep 2

By Press release submission | Aug 28, 2021

Farmers markets at the beautiful, shaded Atlantic City Park every Thursday evening June-Sept.

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Friends of the Library Board Meeting on Sep 2

By Press release submission | Aug 28, 2021

The monthly meeting of the Friends of the Library Board is open to anyone who'd like to attend and be part of what the Friends are doing!

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GrowCB Celebration - Ameristar on Aug 31

By Press release submission | Aug 28, 2021

Join the CB Chamber and CB Ambassadors as we present a plaque to Ameristar Casino for their participation in the GrowCB program.

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Third Dose of COVID-19 Vaccine Approved for Certain Immunocompromised Individuals

By Press release submission | Aug 28, 2021

On Thursday, August 12th the Food and Drug Administration approved a third dose of mRNA vaccine for immunocompromised people that have previously completed a two-dose series.