The Audubon County Board of Supervisors have submitted a contract proposal for Jansen Waterproofing of $57,828 for a project that would make improvements to the Audubon County Courthouse.

If approved, the funds will be used for the third phase of a larger project. The project would help prevent any water and other damage to the building.

The board submitted the contract bid at their meeting Monday. It will next have to be approved by the county attorney.

A swimming incident on the Nodaway River near Clarinda led to two young teens being taken to area hospitals.

The incident happened late Tuesday evening when boaters on the river noticed the two young swimmers appearing to be in distress. A call was then immediately made to authorities. When they arrived they noticed a young boy and girl swimming near the east side of the river near the Clarinda dam.

Clarinda Police say a boy who appeared to be under the age of 14 was pulled at about 10:30 PM. He was flown by lifenet helicopter and is believed to be in critical condition.

First responders were also able to dive in the river and to pull out a girl who appeared to be under the age of 14. When brought to land she was still unconscious and was taken by ambulance to the Clarinda Regional Hospital where she was believed to be in fair condition.

Witnesses say they saw the two teens enter the river sometime after 8:30 PM. An update is expected later today from Clarinda Police.

The Elk-Horn Kimballton school district is looking for a new band leader.

The current band director, Michelle Dickinson, resigned to pursue a similar position at another school in Iowa.

The board decided to fill the position by hiring another full-time instructor. They had considered sharing the band director position with Audubon during Monday’s board meeting.

Interviews will begin Thursday in the district for finding a new band leader.