Fort Calhoun Community School has updated their website to have the 2026-2027 Suggested Elementary Classroom Supply List. Their statement says “I know students are not ready for school to start quite yet, but the Elementary school supply list is ready to view on our website.” The School supply lists may be downloaded at fortcalhounschools.org under Elementary then School, Supplies

The Washington County Sheriff's Office conducted an investigation into allegations of the sexual assault of a child. As a result of the investigation, an arrest warrant was issued on July 6, 2026, for Mark Crawford, DOB 12/20/1980, of Bennington, Nebraska. Crawford has been charged with: • Child Abuse – Intentional, No Serious Bodily Injury, a Class IIIA Felony; and • Sexual Assault of a Child in the Third Degree, a Class IIIA Felony. Crawford was arrested by the Bennington P

The Missouri Valley Community Schools Superintendent Christi Gochenour sent a letter out regarding Iowa Legislature House File 2591. The following is the letter sent out to the community. Dear Big Reds Community, The Iowa Legislature recently enacted House File 2591 (HF2591), which allows 8th grade students to participate in high school athletics under certain circumstances. There are many questions surrounding what this new law means for schools and student- athletes. As we