Category Archives: Local News
Space Heater Safety Tips
(Atlantic) Frigid temperatures are forecast for the coming days, and when the cold weather arrives this winter, many residents will turn to supplemental heat sources; despite having integrated heating...
Dec 03, 2025
Montgomery Board of Supervisors Hears Opioid Settlement Fund Request
(Red Oak, IA) -- At Tuesday's meeting, Andrea Gomez from Waubonsie Medical Center spoke to the Montgomery County Board of Supervisors about how the current nation-wide battle with drug abuse is affect...
Dec 03, 2025
Two Men Convicted in Connection with the 2019 Disappearance of Nebraska Woman
(Undated) A federal jury convicted a western-Central Iowa man and his brother-in-law in connection with the 2019 disappearance of a Nebraska woman. According to the U.S. Attorney's Office for the Nort...
Dec 03, 2025
No Injuries Reported in Two-Vehicle Accident in Red Oak
(Red Oak) No one suffered injuries in a two-vehicle accident in Red Oak. According to the Police report, the accident happened at the intersection of Eastern Avenue and Highway 34. A 2007 Chevy Silver...
Dec 03, 2025
Charges Dropped Against Mom Accused in Death of Her Baby
(Denison) A judge is dropping charges against a mother accused in the death of her baby. Sarah Lembke of Charter Oak had been accused of child endangerment resulting in death in January. The Crawford ...
Dec 03, 2025
Updated: Nebraska Man on Sex Offender Registry Faces New Charges
(Red Oak) A Nebraska man, listed on the Nebraska Sex Offender Registry, faces additional charges in Montgomery County. Red Oak Police arrested 22-year-old Jauson Ray Schriner of Adams, Nebraska, follo...
Dec 03, 2025
Atlantic Lighted Christmas Parade This Saturday
(Atlantic) The annual Lighted Parade, presented by NISHNANET, will fill downtown Atlantic with holiday cheer this Saturday, December 6th, starting at 6 PM. "The Lighted Parade has really become a hall...
Dec 02, 2025
Cass County Supervisor's Schedule Three Public Hearings Dealing with Re-Zoning
(Atlantic) The Cass County Board of Supervisors held its regular meeting on Tuesday morning in Atlantic. The Board approved a resolution to abate taxes, penalties, and interest on three properties wit...
Dec 02, 2025
Montgomery Board of Supervisors Approve Bidding Resolution for Construction of Two Bridges over BNSF Railroad
(Red Oak, IA) -- At Tuesday's meeting, the Montgomery County Board of Supervisors approved the resolution of a bid from A.M. Cohron & Son, Inc. to build two bridges on L Avenue and Q Avenue over t...
Dec 02, 2025
Driver Escapes Serious Injuries in a Car Versus Train Accident in Des Moines
(Des Moines) The Des Moines Police Department says NE 56th Street is currently closed in both directions between NE 23rd Avenue (Easton Boulevard) and NE Metro East Drive due to a car versus train acc...
Dec 02, 2025
