Glenwood School Superintendent Nicole Kooiker updates activities in her district, including work on the district's strategic plan and summer repair projects.

Essex School Superintendent Gregg Cruickshank recaps Wednesday night's Essex School Board meeting, including continuing exploration of a four-day school week.

Shenandoah Mayor Roger McQueen recaps Wednesday night's Shenandoah City Council meeting, including action related to Shenandoah City Hall's renovation, and a state grant award to the proposed George Jay Drug Building renovation.

Shenandoah School Superintendent Dr. Kerri Nelson recaps Monday's Shenandoah School Board meeting, including the setting of a special election on the renewal of the district's physical plant and equipment levy.

KMTV Southwest Iowa reporter Katrina Markel talks about recent stories she covered, including the pending shut down of CHI Health Mercy Hospital's labor and delivery unit in Council Bluffs, plus water issues in Silver City and a new Council Bluffs…

Stanton and Fremont-Mills School Superintendent David Gute updates construction work happening in the Stanton School District, and how inflation is impacting food and fuel costs in both districts.

Clarinda School Superintendent Jeff Privia recaps Wednesday's Clarinda School Board meeting, including the setting of a public hearing on a proposed land sale to the city of Clarinda.

Essex Community Development Director Tess Nelson discusses preparations for the upcoming Labor Day Celebration and the naming of Todd and Becki Franks as the 2026 Essex Labor Day Grand Marshals.

Nebraska City Mayor Bryan Bequette discusses action items from the Nebraska City City Council meeting, including seeking bids for city square and 5th Corso improvements and seeking grant funding for additions to Memorial Way.

Vision Malvern's Jay Burdic and Kate McGann join the "Morning Line" to discuss the group's latest efforts, including the recent sale of a multi-bedroom home through the Lakin Foundation's Revitalize Southwest Iowa Initiative.