Scott Stewart

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Writer and Consultant at Freelance

Editor at The Daily Nonpareil

Dog lover | Robotic dog skeptic | Editor at @nonpareilonline | Once saw a quail in Quail Creek.

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Lemonade stand raises $100 to support Council Bluffs Fire Department

1 week ago | nonpareilonline.com | Scott Stewart

A group of Council Bluffs children raised $100 with a lemonade stand after the Celebrate CB parade. Lilia, Danielle, Brayden and Evelynn made a donation to support the Council Bluffs Fire Department's public education division, according to a social media post.
Iowa DNR accepting comment on Bunge project

1 week ago | nonpareilonline.com | Scott Stewart

Bunge North America Inc. is requesting an amendment to a air quality permit from the Iowa Department of Natural Resources. The Council Bluffs soybean processing plant at 19560 Bunge Ave. is proposing the replacement of its existing meal finishing baghouse, which removes dust and particulates from air streams. The DNR is accepting public comment on Project No. 25-133 through June 20. The permit is available for review at idnraqrr.iowadnr.gov/ConPermitSearch.
Treynor teacher projects receive $3,500 in grants

1 week ago | nonpareilonline.com | Scott Stewart

Eight teachers in the Treynor Community School District received classroom grants for "extras" to enrich the learning experiences for their students. The Treynor Community Schools Foundation received an anonymous donation of $10,000 for a matching challenge program, enabling the foundation to award classroom grants for the 2025-26 school year, according to a news release. The grant applications allowed for up to $500 in awards for field trips, supplies, classroom needs and similar requests.
LoHi Trek brought hikers from 8 states to Loess Hills

1 week ago | nonpareilonline.com | Scott Stewart

The fifth LoHi Trek brought hikers from eight states and 30 ZIP codes to explore the Loess Hills. Inspired by Kelly Madigan’s 2020 hike, LoHi — short for Loess Hills — has included sections of all seven counties the Loess Hills spans, according to a news release. This year's LoHi Trek spanned portions of Pottawattamie, Harrison and Mills counties.
120 groups given more than $1.3 million by Community Foundations of Southwest Iowa

1 week ago | nonpareilonline.com | Scott Stewart

More than $1.3 million will flow to 120 organizations and community initiatives in Southwest Iowa through the latest round of grants from the Community Foundations of Southwest Iowa. The initiatives funded include historic preservation, public safety, early child care and community development, according to a news release. The Southwest Iowa Foundations provides support to the community foundations serving Audubon, Cass, Crawford, Fremont, Harrison, Mills, Montgomery, Page and Shelby counties.
About 125 Southwest Iowa students receiving $525,000 in scholarships

1 week ago | nonpareilonline.com | Scott Stewart

The Southwest Iowa Educational Foundation awarded $525,000 in scholarships to about 125 students throughout Southwest Iowa at a recent scholarship recognition ceremony. “Our southwest Iowa region is fortunate to have an organization such as SWIEF, to coordinate, manage, and build scholarship support,” said Donna Dostal, president, and CEO of the Community Foundation of Western Iowa, which SWIEF partners with to manages and awards the scholarships, according to a news release.
First Interstate Bank gives $25,000 grant to Mills County Storehouse

1 week ago | valleynewstoday.com | Scott Stewart

First Interstate Bank recently awarded a $25,000 grant to the Mills County Storehouse to support its efforts to provide access to basic necessities for struggling families. The local thrift store and food pantry accepts donations of clean, gently used clothing and household items and purchases at the store supports its food pantry. “Mills County Storehouse isn’t just a store — it’s a lifeline for families in need,” the bank said in a social media post announcing the grant.
Iowa School District Plans Regional High-Tech Charter School

1 week ago | govtech.com | Scott Stewart

The Council Bluffs Community School District is actively exploring creating a district-sponsored charter school to attract students from across the metropolitan area interested in science, technology, engineering and mathematics. If those ambitious plans come together, private funding is raised, the necessary approvals received and a new school building constructed on time, the STEM-focused high school could open to serve 400 students at the start of the 2027-28 school year.
Council Bluffs Schools Foundation gives $83,000 in classroom grants

1 week ago | nonpareilonline.com | Scott Stewart

The Council Bluffs Schools Foundation provided a record-breaking $83,000 in classroom grants to support 104 projects across the Council Bluffs Community School District. The projects were paid for by local donors and business partners contributing to the foundation's annual Community Impact Campaign. Council Bluffs educations can receive up to $1,000 from the program to bring innovative, hands-on, student-centered ideas to life, according to a news release.
Iowa West CEO appointed to serve Iowa Economic Development Authority board

2 weeks ago | valleynewstoday.com | Scott Stewart

Iowa Gov. Kim Reynolds recently appointed a Council Bluffs native to serve on the board overseeing the Iowa Economic Development Authority. Brenda Mainwaring, president and CEO of the Iowa West Foundation, was named to the board that oversees the state agency charged with strengthen economic and community vitality, according to a news release.