Marti Nerenstone is a 30 year resident of Council Bluffs. The oldest of three siblings, she lived in many places around the country as a child. She graduated from public high school in Washington, DC in 1972. Marti earned her BA degree from Oberlin College in three years, in 1975, spending her first and third years [...]
Attorney Marti Nerenstone announced today that she will run for state representative in House District 16, which includes much of Council Bluffs. She is a veteran of the US Army, and served in Washington, DC and Germany. She received two Army Commendation medals for her service. After her military service, Nerenstone used her GI Bill benefits [...]
John Beard resides in Pleasant Township with his wife, RoJene, who is a teacher in Decorah schools; and his 15-year-old son, Chance, who attends Decorah High School. John’s brother, Daniel, is a full-time organic dairy/beef producer, and his family lives on an adjoining farm. His sister, Barbara Kraus, is a veterinarian and produce farmer, and her [...]