Category Archives: Local News
Pottawattamie County Supervisors Approve AI Policy
(Pottawattamie Co.) The Pottawattamie County Board of Supervisors on Tuesday approved an Artificial Intelligence (AI) policy. David Bayer, Chief Information Officer, said the policy is intended to put...
May 07, 2026
Iowa News Update: Unemployment Declines, National Guard Returns, and Local Tragedies Highlight Recent Developments
Iowa Unemployment Lower, Also Dip In Job Growth (Des Moines, IA) -- Unemployment is slightly lower in Iowa's latest job report, but there was also a drop in job growth. Iowa's seasonally adjusted unem...
May 07, 2026
West 22nd Street Project in Atlantic Nearing Completion
(Atlantic) The Atlantic City Council approved the ninth pay application for the West 22nd Street improvement project. The Council awarded the West 22nd Street Improvement project to TK Concrete of Cou...
May 06, 2026
Atlantic Introduces Incentive to Beautify Community Spaces
(Atlantic) During the City Council meeting on Wednesday, Atlantic Mayor Rob Clausen introduced a new incentive program to encourage residents to improve the appearance of their properties. Drawing on ...
May 06, 2026
Atlantic City Council Sets the Date of a Public Hearing for the Sale of City-Owned Property
(Atlantic) The City of Atlantic recently received a bid from Paul and Kristi Wegner for $1.00 for the City-owned property at 411 Birch Street. At Wednesday's City Council meeting, the Council agreed t...
May 06, 2026
Healthy Cass County to Highlight Thrive Iowa of Cass County
(Cass Co.) Healthy Cass County will host an upcoming community meeting on May 11th at noon at the Cass County Community Center. Staff from Thrive Iowa of Cass County will lead a discussion on collecti...
May 06, 2026
Atlantic's American Legion Post #43 Unveils 'Never Forget' Bench to Honor 9/11 First Responders
(Atlantic) "In remembrance of the tragic events of September 11, 2001, American Legion Post #43 in Atlantic has installed a bench at the Atlantic City Park to honor the first responders who rushed to ...
May 06, 2026
Gas Prices Jump Across Iowa Despite Drop in Crude Oil
(Des Moines) Iowa drivers are seeing a sharp increase at the pump this week, even as global crude oil prices decline. According to AAA, the average price for regular unleaded gasoline in Iowa rose 39 ...
May 06, 2026
Pottawattamie County Supervisors Proclaim May 6-12 as National Nurses Week
(Pottawattamie Co.) The Pottawattamie County Board of Supervisors signed a proclamation recognizing May 6-12, 2026, as National Nurses Week, honoring the critical role nurses play in the healthcare sy...
May 06, 2026
Adair County Supervisors Approve Declaration Reading Event
(Adair Co.) The Adair County Board of Supervisors approved a request from the All Iowa Republican Women's Club to read the Declaration of Independence on the courthouse lawn this summer. Heather Boust...
May 06, 2026
