Neal Bowman, 73, died January 19, 2026, surrounded by his family in Harper, Iowa. Celebration of Life at a later date. Arrangements Holm Funeral Home.
Day: January 23, 2026
Historical Viewpoint: Bob Molkenthin and the Russian Front
By Casey Jarmes | The News-Review Last week, I covered German mechanic Bob Molkenthin’s experiences in the Western Front of WWI, ending with the German
South English Clerk Tells Council to Speak Professionally to Residents
By Casey Jarmes | The News-Review SOUTH ENGLISH – During the Jan. 13 meeting of the South English City Council, City Clerk Stephanie Lown stated
Sigourney School Board Debates Reason for Failed Infrastructure Bond
By Casey Jarmes | The News-Review SIGOURNEY – During the Jan. 14 meeting of the Sigourney School Board, the board spoke with Pat Westby from
Sigourney Bars Sued After Drunk Driver Dies in Crash
By Casey Jarmes | The News-Review SIGOURNEY – On July 13, 2025, Joshua Sawyer died in a car crash on County Road V5G following a
Pekin To Begin Drone Program
By Casey Jarmes | The News-Review PACKWOOD – During the Jan. 12 meeting of the Pekin School Board, instructional coach Johanna Neff talked to the
Sigourney CSD Planning to Begin Charging Keota $200 Per Student for Shared Programs
By Casey Jarmes | The News-Review SIGOURNEY – The Sigourney and Keota school districts have been sharing some sports for more than thirty years, all
New Daycare Opens in Keota
By Casey Jarmes | The News-Review KEOTA – Little Eagles Childcare, a new daycare in Keota, opened its doors on Jan. 5. The daycare, located
