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Atlantic City Council agrees to apply for Rural Housing Assessment Grant Program
(Atlantic) The Atlantic City Council voted across the board to participate in a rural housing assessment grant program with matching funds. Alexis Fleener, Community Development leader, is working wit...
Tom Robinson Apr 07, 2021
Atlantic City Council approves Right-of-Way for Massena Telephone Company Fiber-Optic Plan
(Atlantic) On Wednesday, the Atlantic City Council approved a right-of-way agreement with Massena Telephone Company on a proposed plan to install fiber-optic lines along West 7th Street in Atlantic. M...
Tom Robinson Apr 07, 2021
Atlantic City Council Approves Letter of Intent for Shift ATL Application for Rural Innovation Grant
(Atlantic) The Atlantic City Council agreed to provide a letter of intent for the Shift ATL application for a Rural Innovation Grant. The grants range from $1,000 to $20,000.00. The group needs a lett...
Tom Robinson Apr 07, 2021
Little Sioux woman injured in a two-vehicle accident in Monona County
(Monona Co.) A Little Sioux, Iowa woman was injured in a two-vehicle accident in Monona County Wednesday afternoon. The Iowa State Patrol says the accident occurred at K45 and E54 at approximately 12:...
Mandy Billings Apr 07, 2021
Atlantic FFA Members Participate in the Annual Tractor Ride to School Day
By: Atlantic FFA Reporter Aspen Nilasen To many students, the ride to school usually involves the requirement of driving themselves by motorized vehicles, or having their parents drop them off. But, F...
Mandy Billings Apr 07, 2021
Page County Sheriff's Report
(Page Co.) The Page County Sheriff's Office reports three arrests. Elsa Antonino Vincent was arrested Monday at 2616 Sumac Ave in Clarinda on an active warrant for Fraudulent Practice 2nd Degree, Ongo...
Mandy Billings Apr 07, 2021
Iowa Governor against Vaccination Passports
(Des Moines) Iowa Governor Kim Reynolds is against "vaccination passports." She made the comment during her weekly press conference on Wednesday morning. Some businesses, schools, and political figure...
Tom Robinson Apr 07, 2021
Adair County Supervisors turn down request to allow alcohol at the County Fair
(Adair Co.) The Adair County Board of Supervisors turned down a request by the Fair Board to allow alcohol at the County Fair. Joe Herr with the Fair Board said the plan was to only have it on a night...
Mandy Billings Apr 07, 2021
Creston Police report Three Arrests
(Creston) The Creston Police Department arrested three people on Tuesday in separate incidents for assault, drug-related, and a protection order violation. Creston Police arrested 19-year old Jillian ...
Tom Robinson Apr 07, 2021
Nishna Valley Family YMCA Hosts Community Meeting on the Future of Recreation
(Atlantic) The Nishna Valley Family YMCA staff and Board of Directors hosted a community meeting on Tuesday evening at the Cass County Community Center to discuss the future of recreation and quality ...
Tom Robinson Apr 07, 2021