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Atlantic’s Newest Police Officer Sworn In

By Tom Robinson Apr 17, 2024 | 6:47 PM

(Atlantic) Atlantic Mayor Grace Garrett administered the Oath of Office to new Atlantic Police Officer Kelby Smith at Wednesday’s City Council meeting. Smith was hired full-time with the Atlantic Police Department in April 2024. Kelby has been a member of our reserve unit since 2020. He graduated from CAM High School and has spent most of his life in Cass County. He has a previous background in public safety as a full-time EMT and a member of the Adair Fire Department. Kelby is married with three children and stays active, attending their sporting and special events. In his spare time, he enjoys working out and being outdoors.

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Former Atlantic School Employee Pleads Not Guilty to Sexual Exploitation and Grooming Charges

(Atlantic/Stuart) Former Atlantic High School employee Jesse McCann has entered pleas of not guilty. According to court records, McCann filed a written arraignment and plea of not guilty today to char...

Council Bluffs to Kick Off America's 250th Celebration with Historic 100 Block Street Festival

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College Baseball World Series Scoreboard

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Fort Dodge Softball Tournament Scoreboard

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