Michael Trask News Today

Alna selectmen agreed Jan. 25 to a tax and revenue anticipation note, or line of credit. Before the 3-0 vote, the plan drew mixed reactions from the public. On questions from resident, fire chief and candidate for road commissioner Michael Trask,...

Nominations closed Monday, Jan. 22 for Alna’s March elections and one of the three seats has a two-way contest, according to information Town Clerk Sarah Perkins provided via email. First Selectman Ed Pentaleri will be unopposed on the ballot in his...

Lang 8/26/23 A Cedar Rapids man who threatened Shelter House residents with a knife last year is back behind bars after a reported probation violation. 43-year

Hunter 09/01/22 A Cedar Rapids man was arrested Wednesday night after allegedly threatening people at Shelter House in Iowa City by swinging and stabbing at

Dear Editor: I have lived in Alna all my life. I’ve known a lot of selectmen, and have worked closely with more than a few. I came to respect some of them for their commitment to our common good, and I appreciated the hard work they did for the...