Margaret Brady, executive director of Vision Shenandoah and manager of the Mill, previews a back-to-school event at the Mill August 8, and updates Vision Shenandoah's first housing rehabilitation project.

Hamburg School Superintendent Alec Hendrickson recaps this week's Hamburg School Board meeting, including the near completion of Marnie Simons Elementary School's expansion and renovation project.

Nebraska City Mayor Bryan Bequette recaps Monday night's Nebraska City City Council meeting, in which the commissioners approved a land purchase for a new water treatment plant.

Creighton University Economics Professor Dr. Ernie Goss analyzes July's Rural Mainstreet Index report, which sank below growth neutral for the fifth time in the last six months.

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.