Category Archives: Local News
Two trials to be held for an Atlantic man arrested for Attempted Murder, Arson and other charges
(Atlantic) Two trials will be held for an Atlantic man arrested for Attempted Murder, Arson and other charges. Anthony Asay, age 30, was charged with Arson 1st Degree, Attempted Murder and Assault Cau...
Jul 11, 2022
Atlantic High School Gymnasium resurfacing Project Complete
(Atlantic) The Atlantic High School gymnasium floor is re-finished, with a new sound system and bleacher motors. The cost of the new sound system is $51,201.00. Sunday Morning News
Jul 10, 2022
Scot Aden takes over the Helm as the Atlantic Middle School Principal
(Atlantic) Atlantic new Middle School Principal Scot Aden took over the position on July 1. Mr. Aden takes the reins for former Middle School Principal Josh Rasmussen who took the job as the Adair-Cas...
Jul 10, 2022
Adair County Arrest Report
(Adair Co.) Two people were arrested on drug and theft charges in Adair County. The Adair Police Department arrested Jackie Richardson, 56, and Lloyd Eugene Scaife, 47, both of Omaha, Nebraska, on Jul...
Jul 09, 2022
Update: Rains Delay Opening Bridge Projects in Atlantic, and Highway 6 Near Lewis
(Atlantic) Due to the rain; the bridges on Highway 83 (2nd Street), and Highway 6 near Lewis will not open today. Pavement painting is all that is left, and the rain prevented crews from painting the ...
Jul 08, 2022
Drought Conditions Worsen In Some Parts Of Iowa
(Des Moines, IA) -- The U-S Drought Monitor shows dry conditions persist in Iowa and, in some cases, are getting worse. The weekly report shows most of Plymouth County and parts of Cherokee and Woodbu...
Jul 08, 2022
24-Hour Waiting Period For Abortions Has Started In Iowa
(Des Moines, IA) -- Iowa's attorney general says a 24-hour waiting period for abortions will be enforced statewide starting today (Friday). The Iowa Supreme Court ruled the waiting period was constitu...
Jul 08, 2022
Audubon School Board approves new General Contractor for renovation project
(Audubon) The Audubon School Board Thursday evening approved plans, specifications and form of contract for a new General Contractor for the renovation project. Superintendent Eric Trager explained th...
Jul 08, 2022
Pottawattamie County Sheriff's Report
(Pottawattamie Co.) The Pottawattamie County Sheriff's Office arrested Taylor Adams, 20, on Thursday at Harrahs Stir Cove after Deputies were notified by security that a female in the crowd didn't hav...
Jul 08, 2022
Beach at Lake of Three Fires closed temporarily for swimming
(Des Moines, IA) Effective immediately, the beach at Lake of Three Fires in Taylor County will be closed temporarily for swimming. The closure is a precautionary response to a confirmed infection of N...
Jul 08, 2022
