Category Archives: Local News
January 2026 Vision Atlantic Update on Camblin Hills Housing Development Project
(Atlantic) The Camblin Hills Housing Development project is progressing. Vision Atlantic President Christina Bateman says two condominiums, each with four housing units, are taking shape along Olive S...
Jan 09, 2026
Former City of Baxter Employees Arrested
(Baxter) The Iowa Division of Criminal Investigation says authorities arrested former City of Baxter employees William Daggett and Katelyn Wilson. The arrests follow an investigation by the Division o...
Jan 08, 2026
Cass Health Announces First Baby of 2026
(Atlantic) Cass Health is delighted to announce the arrival of the first baby of 2026. Swaezi Sach Lorelle was born on January 5, 2026, to parents Bailey Steffens and Joel Villagran and big brother Wo...
Jan 08, 2026
Firework Sparks Fight, Three Injured in Council Bluffs Disturbance
(Council Bluffs) Three people were injured, including a juvenile, after a disturbance escalated into a large fight involving a firework explosion Wednesday night at a residence in Council Bluffs. The ...
Jan 08, 2026
Anita Man Arrested on Drug Charges; Minden Man Arrested on Bench Warrant
(Cass Co.) The Cass County Sheriff's Office arrested 65-year-old Kurt David Crecelius, of Anita, on January 2nd for Possession of a Controlled Substance, Possession of Drug Paraphernalia, and on an ac...
Jan 08, 2026
Shelby County Chamber Director Updates Harlan City Council on Upcoming Events
(Harlan) Shelby County Chamber of Commerce & Industry Director Todd Valline updated the Harlan City Council on several upcoming events in the county. Valline said legislative coffees are scheduled...
Jan 08, 2026
Council Bluffs Police Investigating Shooting
(Council Bluffs) The Council Bluffs Police Department is investigating a shooting that occurred Wednesday morning, which left one woman injured. At approximately 8:45 a.m., staff at CHI Mercy Hospital...
Jan 08, 2026
Atlantic Citizen Urges City Council to Hire Park Director
(Atlantic) Atlantic Citizen Frank Saddlemire appeared at the Atlantic City Council meeting on Wednesday night, urging the city's new leadership to revisit the position of a parks and recreation direct...
Jan 08, 2026
2 Vehicle Crash in Red Oak Sends One Driver to the Hospital
(Red Oak) One person suffered injuries in a two-vehicle accident in Red Oak. The Red Oak Police Department says the accident happened on Wednesday at around 3:10 p.m. at the intersection of Maple and ...
Jan 08, 2026
Atlantic Cemetery Board Updates City Council on Operations and Future Needs
(Atlantic) Rod Deter, representing the Atlantic Cemetery Board of Directors, appeared before the Atlantic City Council to provide an update on the cemetery's operations, finances, and future needs. Th...
Jan 08, 2026
