Category Archives: Local News
Atlantic School Board Honored by Iowa School Board Association
(Atlantic) The Iowa School Board Association honored the Atlantic School Board with the annual "Better Boardsmanship Award." The award is given each year to board members, board teams, and superintend...
Nov 20, 2022
Two southwest Iowa companies were awarded assistance from the Iowa Economic Development Authority
(Des Moines) The Iowa Economic Development Authority approved awards for companies in Council Bluffs and Creston. In late 2021, IceCap began construction on its first facility at the Council Bluffs si...
Nov 20, 2022
Atlantic Mayor Grace Garrett Recognizes City Clerk Barb Barrick
(Atlantic) Atlantic Mayor Grace Garrett acknowledged City Clerk Barb Barrick for her election to the Iowa League of Cities Board of Directors. Additionally, Barrick was recently selected to serve on t...
Nov 20, 2022
Elk's Lodge seeking deer hide donations
(Area) Donations of deer hides are being accepted through the Elk's Lodge. Bryan Hayes with the Iowa DNR says Cass County locations include Wiota, Atlantic, and Griswold. deer hides "The Elk's collect...
Nov 20, 2022
Updated: Three People Hurt in Two-Vehicle Crash West of Lewis
(Lewis) Three people suffered injuries in a head-on collision west of Lewis. The Iowa State Patrol says the accident happened at 1:30 p.m. on Saturday at 550th Street and Nishna Valley Road. Authoriti...
Nov 19, 2022
Two Vehicle Crash in Cass County
(Lewis) Rescue Crews responded to a two-vehicle personal injury accident at 550th and Nishna Valley Road north of Griswold. One person is reported to be trapped in their vehicle, and another is said t...
Nov 19, 2022
Carroll Man Pleads Guilty to Possession Child Pornography Charges
(Carroll) The U.S. Attorney's Office for the Northern District of Iowa says 37-year-old Wyant Unruh from Carroll plead guilty November 7th in federal court to Possession of Child Pornography. In a ple...
Nov 19, 2022
City of Fontanelle Special Election to be held December 13
(Fontanelle) The City of Fontanelle Special Election will be Tuesday, December 13, 2022. Voter pre-registration deadline is 5:00 p.m. Monday, November 28, 2022. Pre-registered voters are required to p...
Nov 19, 2022
Atlantic Library Director's Reports Recent Activity to City Council
(Atlantic) The Atlantic Public Library updated its mission statement this past year and set a new strategic plan. Library Director Michelle Andersen appearing at the Atlantic City Council meeting on W...
Nov 19, 2022
Atlantic Police Department to Partner with Iowa Alcoholic Beverages Division for Tobacco, Alternative Nicotine and Vapor Product Education and Enforcement
(Atlantic) The Atlantic Police Department has taken a pledge to keep tobacco, alternative nicotine and vapor products out of the hands of Atlantic underage persons. Known as I-PLEDGE, the program is a...
Nov 19, 2022
