Category Archives: Local News
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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...
Tom Robinson 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...
Mandy Billings 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...
Mandy Billings 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...
Tom Robinson 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...
Mandy Billings Nov 19, 2022

The Atlantic Police Department and Police Reserves "Family Dreams Christmas." Donations and Applications are now being Accepted
(Atlantic) The Atlantic Police Department and Atlantic Police Reserves will hold their annual Christmas Programs on December 17th and 18th. According to the press release, the Atlantic Police Reserves...
Tom Robinson Nov 18, 2022
Atlantic Grand Lighting Video
Santa made a visit to downtown Atlantic last night to start the holiday season!
Western Iowa Today Nov 18, 2022

Taylor County man pays $23,000 for manure, water pollution violations
(Des Moines) A Taylor County man has agreed to pay $23,000 in penalties and build a manure structure, through a settlement with Attorney General Tom Miller. The state had alleged that Steven Kerns com...
Mandy Billings Nov 18, 2022

Glenwood man arrested for Domestic Abuse Assault
(Glenwood) The Glenwood Police Department arrested 39-year-old Kyle Zeigler, of Glenwood, on Thursday for Domestic Abuse Assault. No bond was set until Ziegler is seen by a Magistrate Judge.
Mandy Billings Nov 18, 2022
Iowa U.S. Senator Chuck Grassley files 2028 reelection bid
(Washington, D.C.) -- Iowa U.S. Senator Chuck Grassley files for a reelection bid. The paperwork to run for a 9th term in 2028 comes just more than a week after Grassley won reelection for his 8th ter...
Mandy Billings Nov 18, 2022







