A section of interstate 680 in Pottawattamie County will have a lane closure due to continuing bridge work.

The right lane of eastbound 680 between I-29 (exit 71) and Pottawattamie County Road L-34 (exit 21) in the construction area near Crescent will be closed. The open lanes will have a smaller width restriction.

The bridge work is expected to last until mid-November.

The Iowa DOT reminds motorists to drive with caution, obey posted speed limits and other signs in the work area, and be aware that traffic fines for moving violations are at least double in work zones.

The Cass County Community Foundation would like to remind non-profits that the fall grant program is set to begin.

Currently $20,900 is available for this grant cycle. Only organizations providing services in Cass County are eligible. They must be able to demonstrate broad county support and supply a copy of their 501 IRS determination letter. Requests for general operational funds will not be considered. The CCCF’s mission is to provide funds to those nonprofit and governmental agencies that are involved in community betterment through their organizations.

Overall the Cass County Community Foundation will make about $120,000 available in grants and scholarships.

The deadline to apply for funds through the online grant application process is September 1^st. Application procedures and grant guidelines can be obtained online at www.iowacommunityfoundations.org/casscef.

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.