The Morning Line

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.

Hamburg School Superintendent Alec Hendrickson talks about his new role with the district, the recently approved expansion of the district's charter high school, and ongoing construction at Marnie Simons Elementary School.

Derek Bohling, vice president of the Forum to Revitalize Shenandoah, updates registration for the 5th Annual Shendig Barbecue Competition July 17-18.

Vision Iowa Executive Director Margaret Brady and Ed Bonefas, organizer of the Land of the Free Patriotic Musical, preview Independence Day activities in Shenandoah July 3.

Mai Le, president of Vision Sidney, talks about her organization's goals as part of the Charles E. Lakin Foundation's Revitalize Southwest Iowa initiative.

Brian Ortner, spokesman for Triple A Iowa/Minnesota, talks about the prospects for Independence Day traveling, and how to cope with rising gas prices while traveling.

Clarinda School Superintendent Jeff Privia recaps Wednesday's short Clarinda School Board meeting, including decisions on protective equipment purchases and plans to repair the high school's auditorium.

Shenandoah Mayor Roger McQueen recaps Tuesday night's Shenandoah City Council meeting, in which the council repealed chapter 2 of the city's water ordinance, said repairs to the Legacy 2 Theater's exterior.

Iowa Agriculture Secretary Mike Naig discusses severe weather's impact on the growing season in southwest Iowa, and talks about the prevention of New World Screwworm.

Creighton University Economics Professor Dr. Ernie Goss analyses this month's Rural Mainstreet Index report, which rose in the month of June.

Christina Bateman, president of the Vision Atlantic Board of Directors, updates fundraising efforts for a child development center and the Atlantic YMCA expansion.

Shenandoah Fire Chief Justin Marshall reviews the city's fire safety regulations, and gives advice for how to avoid fires or injuries from using fireworks.

Hamburg School Superintendent Gregg Cruickshank updates construction of the district's Marnie Simons Elementary School expansion and renovation project.

Nebraska City Finance Commissioner Cole Sharp recaps Monday night's Nebraska City City Council meeting, including action on the city's LB-840 economic development plan.

Monte Shaw, executive director of the Iowa Renewable Fuels Association, talks about the year-round E-15 bill moving through Congress, and reacts to the latest developments surrounding Summit Carbon Solution's Midwest Express pipeline project.

Clarinda School Superintendent Jeff Privia reports on storm activity in Clarinda and recaps Wednesday's Clarinda School Board meeting, in which the board voted to place a physical plant and equipment levy referendum on a special election ballot for September.

Shenandoah Mayor Roger McQueen reacts to developments at Tuesday night's Shenandoah City Council meeting, including an extension on development of the former Sac 'N Save lot.

Shenandoah School Superintendent Dr. Kerri Nelson recaps Monday night's Shenandoah School Board meeting, which included a work session regarding the district's facilities and finances.

Iowa Western Community College President Dr. Daniel Kinney talks about the latest enrollment increase at the school, and about the recent tuition increase approved by the Iowa Western Board of Trustees.

Iowa State Climatologist Dr. Justin Glisan talks about the recent rainfall across the state and the chances for severe weather the next few days.

Vision Shenandoah Executive Director Margaret Brady updates activities with her organization, as well as plans for the Wilson Rocks Street Dance and Vendor Fair in downtown Shenandoah June 13th.

Nebraska City Mayor Bryan Bequette recaps Monday night's Nebraska City City Council meeting, including plans for a mural celebrating America's 250th birthday.

Alan Armstrong, candidate for the Page County 1st district supervisors' Republican nomination, is interviewed as part of a "Meet the Candidates" edition of KMA's "Morning Line" program.

Michael Anderson, candidate for the Page County 1st district supervisor's Republican nomination, is interviewed in a "Meet the Candidates" edition of "The Morning Line."

Seth Stimson, candidate for the Page County 3rd district supervisors' Republican nomination, is interviewed as part of a "Meet the Candidates" edition of "The Morning Line."

Jeff Brownfield, candidate for the Page County 3rd district supervisors' Republican nomination, is interviewed as part of a "Meet the Candidates" edition of "The Morning Line."

Dennis Boger, candidate for the Page County 4th district supervisor's Republican nomination, is interviewed as part of "Meet the Candidates" edition of "The Morning Line."

Fremont County Supervisor Dustin Shelton, an incumbent running for one of two Republican nominations on the board in the June Iowa Primary, is interviewed as part of a "Meet the Candidates" segment of "The Morning Line."

Chris Clark, candidate for one of two Fremont County supervisors Republican nominations, is interviewed in a "Meet the Candidates" edition of "The Morning Line."

Jamie Shore, candidate for the Page County Board of Supervisors 4th District Republican nomination, is interviewed as part of "Meet the Candidates" edition of "The Morning Line."

Sterling Fichter, candidate for the Fremont County supervisors' Republican nominations, is interviewed as part of a "Meet the Candidates" edition of KMA's "Morning Line" program.

Fremont County Supervisors Chair Clint Blackburn, candidate for one of two county supervisors' nominations, is interviewed as part of a "Meet the Candidates" edition of KMA's "Morning Line" program.

George Arthur Bruce, candidate for the Montgomery County 4th District Supervisors' Republican nomination, is interviewed as part of a "Meet the Candidates" edition of "The Morning Line."

Page County Supervisors Chair Judy Clark, candidate for Page County's 4th district supervisors' Republican nomination, is interviewed as part of a "Meet the Candidates" edition of KMA's "Morning Line" program.

Shenandoah Mayor Roger McQueen previews Citywide Cleanup Days and recaps Tuesday night's City Council meeting, including discussion on a new nuisance notification system.

Iowa Congresswoman Ashley Hinson, a candidate for the Iowa U.S. Senate's Republican nomination, is interviewed as part of a special "Meet the Candidates" edition of "The Morning Line."

Shenandoah School Superintendent Dr. Kerri Nelson recaps Monday's Shenandoah School Board meeting, including salary increases for supervisors and administrators, and comments on the Iowa Legislature's approval of the property tax reform bill, impact how school districts use SAVE dollars,

Dwayne Adams, candidate for the Montgomery County 4th District Supervisor's Republican nomination, is interviewed as part of a "Meet the Candidates" edition of KMA;s "Morning Line" program.

Dave Farmer, one of three candidates seeking the Mills County Supervisors' Republican nomination, is interviewed as part of KMA's "Meet the Candidates" Series.

Sandi Winton, candidate for the Mills County supervisors' Republican nomination, is interviewed in a "Meet the Candidates" edition of "The Morning Line."

Peter Benckner, candidate for the Mills County supervisor's Republican nomination, is interviewed in a special "Meet the Candidates" edition of KMA's "Morning Line" program.

Nebraska City Mayor Bryan Bequette recaps Monday night's Nebraska City City Council meeting, including an attendance report on the city's museums.

Shaun Kelley, challenger in the race for the Iowa House's 17th District's Republican nomination, is interviewed in a special "Meet the Candidates" edition of "The Morning Line."

Dave Dawson, candidate for Iowa's 4th Congressional District's Democratic nomination, is interviewed as part of a "Meet the Candidates" edition of KMA's "Morning Line" program.

State Representative Tom Moore updates activities in the Iowa Legislature, including continuing negotiations on a property tax reform bill and the state budget.

Ashley WolfTornabane, candidate for Iowa's 4th Congressional District's Democratic nomination, is interviewed as part of a "Meet the Candidates" edition of KMA's "Morning Line" program.

State Senator Zach Wahls, candidate for the U.S. Senate's Democratic nomination, is interviewed as part of a "Meet the Candidates" edition of "The Morning Line."n

Iowa Senator Joni Ernst comments on the latest developments with the U.S.-Israeli-Iran war, and talks about the American Taxpayers Act, an effort to end government fraud.

Jim Carlin, candidate for the Iowa U.S. Senate Republican nomination, is interviewed as part of a "Meet the Candidates" segment of "The Morning Line."

State Representative Josh Turek, Democratic candidate for Iowa's U.S. Senate seat, is interviewed as part of a "Meet the Candidates" edition of KMA's "Morning Line" program.