56 year old Patrick West, Junior of Missouri Valley passed away January 2nd. He was a Captain of Security with Douglas County Corrections. And instrumental in establishing the DCDC Honor Guard. He is survived by his wife, Pam, sons Patrick, Colten and Wyatt, sister Gina Huber, brothers Darren, Marty West and Monte Hanel and their families. A Celebration of Life will be January 18th 1 to 4 pm at the Missouri Valley Eagles Club. Details available at hennesseyonline.com 89 year

Terra Uhing with Three Rivers Public Health came in to talk about serving and working together as communities for 2026. Thank you to our nonprofit sponsor, RVR Bank .

STOLEN FIREARM, INMATE IN DISTRESS ON WASHINGTON COUNTY SHERIFF'S SUMMARY      A theft reported in the 4300 block of Hillside Drive yesterday afternoon is on the Washington County Sheriff’s Activity Summary for this past weekend. A theft of a firearm from someone’s vehicle was called in to the sheriff’s office, the owner did not realize it was missing until he arrived home in Kansas.    The arrest of a 22 year old woman for a Douglas County Warrant happened in Fort Calhoun. A