Category Archives: Local News
A New Neighbor in Farm Country
(NAFB News Service 0 The growth of data centers is creating new opportunities in rural America, but it's also raising questions about land use, infrastructure, and the future of farming. American Farm...
Oct 6, 2026
Polk County Stabbing Incident Under Investigation
(Polk County, IA) - Polk County Sheriff's Office deputies are investigating a reported stabbing Monday evening. Deputies responded at approximately 6:30 p.m. to the 100 block of NW Aurora Avenue, wher...
Oct 6, 2026
Corn, Soybean Harvests Lag Five-Year Averages Amid Wet Midwest Weather
(Washington D.C.) The nation's corn and soybean harvests continued to lag behind their respective five-year averages as of Oct. 4, according to the USDA National Agricultural Statistics Service's week...
Oct 6, 2026
I-35 Shooting, Ramsey Case Ruling, Drake Locker Room Theft, and $6.14M Lotto Ticket
At Least One Person Injured In Shooting On Interstate 35 (Des Moines, IA) -- At least one person is injured after a shooting incident on Interstate 35 on Monday afternoon. Sergeant Alex Dinkla tells L...
Oct 6, 2026
Lighted Halloween Campground Returning to Cold Springs Park
(Lewis) Cass County Conservation is getting ready for its 9th Biennial Lighted Halloween Campground at Cold Springs Park near Lewis. The family-friendly, non-scary event will be held Saturday, October...
Oct 6, 2026
Family Caregiver Center to be Featured at October Healthy U
(Atlantic) Cass Health's next Healthy U presentation will be held Thursday, October 29, at noon in Conference Room 2. This program will introduce attendees to the Family Caregivers Center of Atlantic ...
Oct 6, 2026
Woman Rescued from Basement in Council Bluffs House Fire
(Council Bluffs) The Council Bluffs Fire Department responded to a residential fire early Monday morning after receiving a report of a working house fire with an adult female trapped in the basement. ...
Oct 5, 2026
Atlantic High School and Middle School Marching Bands Show Well at Southwest Iowa Band Jamboree
(Clarinda) The Atlantic High School and Middle School Marching Bands performed well at the 71st Annual Southwest Iowa Band Jamboree in Clarinda on Saturday. The Atlantic High School Marching Band fini...
Oct 5, 2026
SHIIP Counselors Ready to Assist Iowans as Medicare Open Enrollment Begins
(Atlantic) Volunteer counselors are ready to help local adults with their questions and concerns about Medicare Open Enrollment. The Senior Health Insurance Information (SHIIP) Program is a free, conf...
Oct 5, 2026
Adams County Auditor Warns Residents About Voter Mailer
(Adams Co.) The Adams County Auditor's Office is warning residents about a recent mailer regarding voter registration that has prompted numerous calls to the county. The mailer is titled, "VOTER RECOR...
Oct 5, 2026
